A Dental Filling Can Be Used to Repair a Modest-Sized Cavity

If you are lax with your daily oral hygiene regimen or if you tend to procrastinate your routine dental exam at Brandon Burger, DDS, you are at heightened risk of suffering a cavity. Early symptoms of this could include discomfort in the tooth when eating and drinking or a noticeable change in the tooth’s surface texture. In a situation like... read more »

Common Questions About Oral Health Care

How would you rank your oral health care? Are you doing everything in your power in a quest for the flawless smile or are you just doing enough to get by without the need for serious restorations? Always remember that permanent teeth are the last pair we will get, so do everything you can to take care of them so... read more »

Do You Floss Daily? Flossing Enhances Your Oral Health

With over 80% of patients confessing that they do not practice regular flossing, it’s not so surprising many come away from their dental cleanings with their dentist driving home the importance of daily flossing. You probably have had this experience yourself, and even though you’ve been told time and time again that you should practice regular flossing, you’re going to... read more »

The Best Chewing Gum for Your Smile

Did you know there are certain types of gum that can attack and harm your smile? Well, it’s true, especially gum that contains high amounts of sugar. So, it’s important to be mindful of the kind of gum you put into your mouth. To help you choose the best chewing gum possible for your smile, our Brandon Burger, DDS dental... read more »

Root Canal Treatment and Damaged Teeth

The mouth is a complex part of the body with a lot of different interactions going on inside of it. There are many things happening in your mouth that you are unaware of that could become a problem. One of those things involves the root canal. Beneath the teeth and gums is a soft tissue called the pulp, which contains... read more »

Coffee and Your Teeth: What You Should Know

Coffee is an extremely popular beverage, but did you know that it’s also responsible for many stained teeth? Fortunately, there are a few things you can consider doing if you’re interested in enjoying your coffee and keeping your teeth white. As you may already know, if you limit the amount of time your teeth are exposed to coffee, you can... read more »

Reduce Your Dental Anxiety with These 4 Steps

Dental anxiety is a real problem for both children and adults. In fact, it’s such a problem that many people avoid their dental appointments and endure pain as a result. However, this doesn’t have to be the case—especially for you. There are many things you can do to ease your dental anxiety in Hermitage, Tennessee, and those things are: Talk... read more »

Temporary Crowns Are Durable Enough to Protect a Tooth Awaiting a Crown

When your dentist, Dr. Brandon Burger, repairs or restores a tooth with a dental crown in Hermitage, Tennessee, it often requires two distinct stages. The first stage of treatment involves removing the entire tooth enamel layer of the affected tooth. This forms an abutment from the core structures of the dentin, pulp, and root within. Then, he will form an... read more »