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• posted: Mar. 21, 2023

When working out, studying late, or any time we feel like a bit of a boost would come in handy, energy drinks are a common go-to for many teens and Read More

• posted: Mar. 07, 2023

At Edward C. Smith, DMD, MPH, LLC, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest Read More

• posted: Feb. 28, 2023

Sleep apnea is a disorder in which breathing stops and starts repeatedly throughout the night. It’s most common among middle-aged adults, and the most prevalent symptom is loud snoring. Sleep apnea Read More

• posted: Feb. 21, 2023

Xerostomia, commonly known as dry mouth, is a condition in which the salivary glands in the mouth don’t produce enough saliva. Saliva keeps the mouth moist and cleanses it of Read More

• posted: Feb. 14, 2023

From a student handing out sweets for her classmates to an older married couple exchanging boxes of candy, Valentine’s Day is the time of year when people like to show Read More

• posted: Feb. 07, 2023

Diabetes is a disease that affects the health of the entire body, including, of course, your mouth, gums, and teeth. We are trained to look for issues that might arise Read More

• posted: Jan. 31, 2023

What do you think of when you hear the term dental or oral hygiene? Brushing and flossing tend to come to mind, since that is what the terms imply. What you Read More

• posted: Jan. 24, 2023

Once upon a time, silver fillings ruled in dental offices everywhere. For a long time, they were the only option dentists used to close off the spaces on teeth where Read More

• posted: Jan. 17, 2023

The food you feed your child can have a lasting effect on his or her oral health. In fact, diet plays a major role in whether a child develops cavities Read More

• posted: Jan. 10, 2023

We know how frustrating it can be to discover your child has one or more cavities when you come to visit Edward C. Smith, DMD, MPH, LLC. There are several Read More

• posted: Jan. 03, 2023

It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start Read More

• posted: Sep. 18, 2014
• Same Day Crowns

We live in a world where our time is as valuable—if not more valuable—than our dollars. Lately, both seem to be in high demand and in ever-dwindling supply. When you’re Read More

• posted: Apr. 14, 2014
• oral health,  Columbus

The desire to achieve a flawless smile has made cosmetic dentistry more popular and appealing than ever. And since a smile is one of the first things you notice about Read More

• posted: Nov. 25, 2013
• veneers

If you smile doesn’t live up to what you desire, talk to Dr. Edward Smith, our dentist serving Columbus, for proper diagnosis and treatment planning with dental veneers. Whether your Read More

• posted: Oct. 01, 2013

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• posted: Sep. 07, 2012

Welcome to Our Blog! Whether you are an existing patient or searching for a dentist in the Columbus, GA area, we’re excited you are here. With the dental industry advancing, Read More