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href="/blog/smile-stronger/15874"> 425<h2 class="gpw-blog-title theme-color-dk theme-hover-cta-color">Your Smile Is Stronger Than You May Think</h2> 426</a> 427<div class="gpw-blog-author theme-color-med"> 428Posted By: 429Azalea Dental 430</div> 431<div class="gpw-blog-excerpt"> 432<p>A beautiful smile is a powerful tool for expressing emotion. But the best smiles are those that are strong and healthy. Our teeth are naturally strong and durable, and with modern dentistry, thereâs little reason why you canât keep them that way throughout life.</p> 433<p>Most people donât realize quite how durable their teeth are and how much they do for â¦</p> 434</div> 435<div class="gpw-blog-read-more"> 436<a href="/blog/smile-stronger/15874"> 437<div class="text-link theme-color-dk read-more-link theme-hover-cta-color">Read More</div> 438</a> 439</div> 440</div> 441</div> 442</article> 443<article class="gpw-blog-post gpw-blog-module-style gpw-card theme-border-cta" data-group="0" style="display: none;"> 444<div class="row"> 445<div class="col-sm-4"> 446<img class="gpw-blog-featured-img img-responsive" src="/thedentalsitecontent/1001648/blog/medium_Composite-Veneers-vs-Porcelain-Veneers-Which-Is-Best.jpg" alt="Young woman with bright smile l Porcelain veneers azalea dental" /> 447</div> 448<div class="col-sm-8"> 449<div class="gpw-published-date theme-color-dk">September 23, 2019</div> 450<a href="/blog/composite-veneers-vs-porcelain-veneers/15870"> 451<h2 class="gpw-blog-title theme-color-dk theme-hover-cta-color">Composite Veneers vs. Porcelain Veneers: Which Is Best?</h2> 452</a> 453<div class="gpw-blog-author theme-color-med"> 454Posted By: 455Azalea Dental 456</div> 457<div class="gpw-blog-excerpt"> 458<p>Are you unhappy with your teeth because theyâre chipped, broken, or discolored? Would you like to get rid of gapped teeth, so your smile looks more uniform?</p> 459<p>All of these are common dental flaws that <a href="http://www.azaleadental.com/Summerville-Dentist-and-Staff">your cosmetic dentist in Summerville, SC</a> can easily address. Two treatments that address these issues are porcelain veneers and composite veneers. Both have pros and â¦</p> 460</div> 461<div class="gpw-blog-read-more"> 462<a href="/blog/composite-veneers-vs-porcelain-veneers/15870"> 463<div class="text-link theme-color-dk read-more-link theme-hover-cta-color">Read More</div> 464</a> 465</div> 466</div> 467</div> 468</article> 469<article class="gpw-blog-post gpw-blog-module-style gpw-card theme-border-cta" data-group="0" style="display: none;"> 470<div class="row"> 471<div class="col-sm-4"> 472<img class="gpw-blog-featured-img img-responsive" src="/thedentalsitecontent/1001648/blog/medium_3-Big-Reasons-Why-You-Shouldnt-Skip-Routine-Dental-Visits.jpg" alt="Man smiling sitting in dental exam chair l Dental exam Summerville SC" /> 473</div> 474<div class="col-sm-8"> 475<div class="gpw-published-date theme-color-dk">May 20, 2019</div> 476<a href="/blog/reasons-shouldn-skip-routine-dental-visits/14813"> 477<h2 class="gpw-blog-title theme-color-dk theme-hover-cta-color">3 Big Reasons Why You Shouldnât Skip Routine Dental Visits</h2> 478</a> 479<div class="gpw-blog-author theme-color-med"> 480Posted By: 481Thomas P. Riley, DMD 482</div> 483<div class="gpw-blog-excerpt"> 484<p>You just got a reminder from your dentist that itâs time to schedule your next dental exam and cleaning. So, you look at your calendar and wonder when youâre going to have the time. Your teeth were healthy last time, and youâve been brushing and flossing, so skipping one appointment canât hurt, can it?</p> 485<p>It turns out that there are â¦</p> 486</div> 487<div class="gpw-blog-read-more"> 488<a href="/blog/reasons-shouldn-skip-routine-dental-visits/14813"> 489<div class="text-link theme-color-dk read-more-link theme-hover-cta-color">Read More</div> 490</a> 491</div> 492</div> 493</div> 494</article> 495<article class="gpw-blog-post gpw-blog-module-style gpw-card theme-border-cta" data-group="0" style="display: none;"> 496<div class="row"> 497<div class="col-sm-4"> 498<img class="gpw-blog-featured-img img-responsive" src="/thedentalsitecontent/1001648/blog/medium_A-New-Study-Shows-Those-Closest-to-Us-Can-Affect-Our-Oral-Health.jpg" alt="Multi-generational family smiling l Azalea Dental Summerville SC" /> 499</div> 500<div class="col-sm-8"> 501<div class="gpw-published-date theme-color-dk">May 19, 2019</div> 502<a href="/blog/study-shows-closest-affect-oral-health/14810"> 503<h2 class="gpw-blog-title theme-color-dk theme-hover-cta-color">A New Study Shows Those Closest to Us Can Affect Our Oral Health </h2> 504</a> 505<div class="gpw-blog-author theme-color-med"> 506Posted By: 507Thomas P. Riley, DMD 508</div> 509<div class="gpw-blog-excerpt"> 510<p>Do those closest to you influence the decisions you make about oral health care? You have a social network of family, friends, and acquaintances, and it turns out that they may have more of an impact on your oral health than you think.</p> 511<p>At Azalea Dental, we stress the importance of dental exams and cleanings at our Summerville, SC as â¦</p> 512</div> 513<div class="gpw-blog-read-more"> 514<a href="/blog/study-shows-closest-affect-oral-health/14810"> 515<div class="text-link theme-color-dk read-more-link theme-hover-cta-color">Read More</div> 516</a> 517</div> 518</div> 519</div> 520</article> 521<article class="gpw-blog-post gpw-blog-module-style gpw-card theme-border-cta" data-group="0" style="display: none;"> 522<div class="row"> 523<div class="col-sm-4"> 524<img class="gpw-blog-featured-img img-responsive" src="/thedentalsitecontent/1001648/blog/medium_3-Benefits-of-Tooth-Colored-Fillings.jpg" alt="female dental patient I weatherstone in simpsonville, sc" /> 525</div> 526<div class="col-sm-8"> 527<div class="gpw-published-date theme-color-dk">March 30, 2019</div> 528<a href="/blog/benefits-toothcolored-fillings/14188"> 529<h2 class="gpw-blog-title theme-color-dk theme-hover-cta-color">3 Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings</h2> 530</a> 531<div class="gpw-blog-author theme-color-med"> 532Posted By: 533Thomas P. Riley, DMD 534</div> 535<div class="gpw-blog-excerpt"> 536<p>Do you have a dental filling? Based on the findings of the <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nhanes/about_nhanes.htm">US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey</a>, the number of adults with filled, decayed, or missing permanent teeth is about 94 percent. So, if you're not careful with your oral health, thereâs a good chance you either have one or need one.</p> 537<p>There are many benefits in using â¦</p> 538</div> 539<div class="gpw-blog-read-more"> 540<a href="/blog/benefits-toothcolored-fillings/14188"> 541<div class="text-link theme-color-dk read-more-link theme-hover-cta-color">Read More</div> 542</a> 543</div> 544</div> 545</div> 546</article> 547<article class="gpw-blog-post gpw-blog-module-style gpw-card theme-border-cta" data-group="0" style="display: none;"> 548<div class="row"> 549<div class="col-sm-4"> 550<img class="gpw-blog-featured-img img-responsive" src="/thedentalsitecontent/1001648/blog/medium_3-Questions-You-Should-Ask-at-Your-Orthodontics-Consultation.jpg" alt="smiling woman I orthodontics summerville sc" /> 551</div> 552<div class="col-sm-8"> 553<div class="gpw-published-date theme-color-dk">March 29, 2019</div> 554<a href="/blog/questions-orthodontics-consultation/14168"> 555<h2 class="gpw-blog-title theme-color-dk theme-hover-cta-color">3 Questions You Should Ask at Your Orthodontics Consultation</h2> 556</a> 557<div class="gpw-blog-author theme-color-med"> 558Posted By: 559Thomas P. Riley, DMD 560</div> 561<div class="gpw-blog-excerpt"> 562<p>Are you an adult who has always wished for a straighter smile? Did
562you have braces as a kid, but your teeth have since relapsed? Would you like an <a href="/Services/Summerville-Short-Term-Adult-Orthodontics/10890">orthodontic solution</a> but donât want to spend years in metal braces?</p> 563<p>If you answered yes to any of these questions, adult orthodontics in Summerville, SC could be a game changer. Not â¦</p> 564</div> 565<div class="gpw-blog-read-more"> 566<a href="/blog/questions-orthodontics-consultation/14168"> 567<div class="text-link theme-color-dk read-more-link theme-hover-cta-color">Read More</div> 568</a> 569</div> 570</div> 571</div> 572</article> 573<article class="gpw-blog-post gpw-blog-module-style gpw-card theme-border-cta" data-group="1" style="display: none;"> 574<div class="row"> 575<div class="col-sm-4"> 576<img class="gpw-blog-featured-img img-responsive" src="/thedentalsitecontent/1001648/blog/medium_Could-Dental-Implants-Improve-Your-Quality-of-Life.jpg" alt="man eating apple I azalea dental near simpsonville, sc" /> 577</div> 578<div class="col-sm-8"> 579<div class="gpw-published-date theme-color-dk">March 23, 2019</div> 580<a href="/blog/dental-implants-improve-quality-life/14085"> 581<h2 class="gpw-blog-title theme-color-dk theme-hover-cta-color">Could Dental Implants Improve Your Quality of Life?</h2> 582</a> 583<div class="gpw-blog-author theme-color-med"> 584Posted By: 585Thomas P. Riley, DMD 586</div> 587<div class="gpw-blog-excerpt"> 588<p>If you have <a href="/faq/tooth-implants-replacement-teeth-options/11344">missing teeth</a> in Summerville, SC, you know that it has a dramatic impact on your quality of life. Tooth loss makes even simple actions like speaking and eating a challenge. You may be so self-conscious that you want to hide your smile or, worse yet, not smile at all. </p> 589<p>Of course, missing teeth take their toll on â¦</p> 590</div> 591<div class="gpw-blog-read-more"> 592<a href="/blog/dental-implants-improve-quality-life/14085"> 593<div class="text-link theme-color-dk read-more-link theme-hover-cta-color">Read More</div> 594</a> 595</div> 596</div> 597</div> 598</article> 599<article class="gpw-blog-post gpw-blog-module-style gpw-card theme-border-cta" data-group="1" style="display: none;"> 600<div class="row"> 601<div class="col-sm-4"> 602<img class="gpw-blog-featured-img img-responsive" src="/thedentalsitecontent/1001648/blog/medium_3-Signs-That-Might-Mean-Its-Time-to-Extract-That-Troubled-Tooth.jpg" alt="open dental mouth model I azalea dental near weatherstone in sc" /> 603</div> 604<div class="col-sm-8"> 605<div class="gpw-published-date theme-color-dk">March 13, 2019</div> 606<a href="/blog/signs-time-extract-troubled-tooth/14086"> 607<h2 class="gpw-blog-title theme-color-dk theme-hover-cta-color">3 Signs That Might Mean It's Time to Extract That Troubled Tooth</h2> 608</a> 609<div class="gpw-blog-author theme-color-med"> 610Posted By: 611Thomas P. Riley, DMD 612</div> 613<div class="gpw-blog-excerpt"> 614<p>No one wants to hear that they need to have a tooth removed. If <a href="/Summerville-Dentist-and-Staff/1310">your dentist</a> recommends tooth extraction in Summerville, SC, you can be sure that they have exhausted every possible option to save the tooth. </p> 615<p>However, even a dental professional whose job is to save teeth understands that sometimes removing a tooth is the only course of action â¦</p> 616</div> 617<div class="gpw-blog-read-more"> 618<a href="/blog/signs-time-extract-troubled-tooth/14086"> 619<div class="text-link theme-color-dk read-more-link theme-hover-cta-color">Read More</div> 620</a> 621</div> 622</div> 623</div> 624</article> 625<article class="gpw-blog-post gpw-blog-module-style gpw-card theme-border-cta" data-group="1" style="display: none;"> 626<div class="row"> 627<div class="col-sm-4"> 628<img class="gpw-blog-featured-img img-responsive" src="/thedentalsitecontent/1001648/blog/medium_The-Prominent-Role-Bacteria-Play-in-Cavities.jpg" alt="woman having dental exam | azalea dental near simpsonville, sc" /> 629</div> 630<div class="col-sm-8"> 631<div class="gpw-published-date theme-color-dk">February 24, 2019</div> 632<a href="/blog/prominent-role-bacteria-play-cavities/13703"> 633<h2 class="gpw-blog-title theme-color-dk theme-hover-cta-color">The Prominent Role Bacteria Play in Cavities</h2> 634</a> 635<div class="gpw-blog-author theme-color-med"> 636Posted By: 637Thomas P. Riley, DMD 638</div> 639<div class="gpw-blog-excerpt"> 640<p>When you were a kid, your parents probably told you that sugar was bad for your teeth and caused cavities. They were right, of course, but to this day, you may
640not know why you should avoid sweets.</p> 641<p>If you do get a cavity, however, your dentist uses tooth-colored fillings in Summerville to repair the damage and restore your healthy â¦</p> 642</div> 643<div class="gpw-blog-read-more"> 644<a href="/blog/prominent-role-bacteria-play-cavities/13703"> 645<div class="text-link theme-color-dk read-more-link theme-hover-cta-color">Read More</div> 646</a> 647</div> 648</div> 649</div> 650</article> 651<article class="gpw-blog-post gpw-blog-module-style gpw-card theme-border-cta" data-group="1" style="display: none;"> 652<div class="row"> 653<div class="col-sm-4"> 654<img class="gpw-blog-featured-img img-responsive" src="/thedentalsitecontent/1001648/blog/medium_Why-Partial-Dentures-Are-Still-a-Great-Choice.jpg" alt="Partial Denture | Dentist in Summerville SC" /> 655</div> 656<div class="col-sm-8"> 657<div class="gpw-published-date theme-color-dk">November 23, 2018</div> 658<a href="/blog/partial-dentures-are-choice/12793"> 659<h2 class="gpw-blog-title theme-color-dk theme-hover-cta-color">Why Partial Dentures Are Still a Great Choice</h2> 660</a> 661<div class="gpw-blog-author theme-color-med"> 662Posted By: 663Thomas P. Riley, DMD 664</div> 665<div class="gpw-blog-excerpt"> 666<p>Do missing teeth mar your appearance and diminish your self-confidence? Even one missing tooth also makes it hard to enjoy the foods you love comfortably and can even affect your speech patterns.</p> 667<p>Fortunately, tooth replacement options like partial dentures in Summerville restore your comfort, appearance, and confidence by completing your smile. Using natural-looking materials, your dentist creates dentures that look, â¦</p> 668</div> 669<div class="gpw-blog-read-more"> 670<a href="/blog/partial-dentures-are-choice/12793"> 671<div class="text-link theme-color-dk read-more-link theme-hover-cta-color">Read More</div> 672</a> 673</div> 674</div> 675</div> 676</article> 677<article class="gpw-blog-post gpw-blog-module-style gpw-card theme-border-cta" data-group="1" style="display: none;"> 678<div class="row"> 679<div class="col-sm-4"> 680<img class="gpw-blog-featured-img img-responsive" src="/thedentalsitecontent/1001648/blog/medium_Which-Orthodontic-Option-Best-Matches-Your-Lifestyle.jpg" alt="Close up of smile | Summerville SC Dentist" /> 681</div> 682<div class="col-sm-8"> 683<div class="gpw-published-date theme-color-dk">October 28, 2018</div> 684<a href="/blog/orthodontic-option-matches-lifestyle/12577"> 685<h2 class="gpw-blog-title theme-color-dk theme-hover-cta-color">Which Orthodontic Option Best Matches Your Lifestyle?</h2> 686</a> 687<div class="gpw-blog-author theme-color-med"> 688Posted By: 689Thomas P. Riley, DMD 690</div> 691<div class="gpw-blog-excerpt"> 692<p>These days itâs common for adults to have <a href="/Services/Summerville-Short-Term-Adult-Orthodontics/10890">orthodontic treatment</a>. There are so many options that donât involve wearing metal braces for years, so if youâre thinking about straightening your smile, there was never a better time to do it!</p> 693<h2>Orthodontics Improve Your Oral Health</h2> 694<p>Most adults seek orthodontics because they want a more attractive smile. But fixing tooth misalignments â¦</p> 695</div> 696<div class="gpw-blog-read-more"> 697<a href="/blog/orthodontic-option-matches-lifestyle/12577"> 698<div class="text-link theme-color-dk read-more-link theme-hover-cta-color">Read More</div> 699</a> 700</div> 701</div> 702</div> 703</article> 704<article class="gpw-blog-post gpw-blog-module-style gpw-card theme-border-cta" data-group="1" style="display: none;"> 705<div class="row"> 706<div class="col-sm-4"> 707<img class="gpw-blog-featured-img img-responsive" src="/thedentalsitecontent/1001648/blog/medium_I-Want-Straighter-Teeth-How-Can-You-Help_20189181055_336.jpg" alt="Woman with Clear Aligners | Azalea Dental near Weatherstone" /> 708</div> 709<div class="col-sm-8"> 710<div class="gpw-published-date theme-color-dk">September 17, 2018</div> 711<a href="/blog/straighter-teeth-help/11722"> 712<h2 class="gpw-blog-title theme-color-dk theme-hover-cta-color">I Want Straighter Teeth. How Can You Help?</h2> 713</a> 714<div class="gpw-blog-author theme-color-med"> 715Posted By: 716Thomas P. Riley, DMD 717</div> 718<div class="gpw-blog-excerpt"> 719<p>
719Did you miss out on braces as a kid? Or did you have orthodontic treatment but neglected to wear your retainer as instructed by your dentist?</p> 720<p>Whatever the reason youâre currently dealing with crooked or crowded teeth, youâre not destined to spend years in metal braces. Technology and materials have advanced to the point where you now have discreet treatment â¦</p> 721</div> 722<div class="gpw-blog-read-more"> 723<a href="/blog/straighter-teeth-help/11722"> 724<div class="text-link theme-color-dk read-more-link theme-hover-cta-color">Read More</div> 725</a> 726</div> 727</div> 728</div> 729</article> 730<article class="gpw-blog-post gpw-blog-module-style gpw-card theme-border-cta" data-group="2" style="display: none;"> 731<div class="row"> 732<div class="col-sm-4"> 733<img class="gpw-blog-featured-img img-responsive" src="/thedentalsitecontent/1001648/blog/medium_Professional-Teeth-Whitening-In-Our-Office-or-on-the-Go.jpg" alt="female dental patient smiling | Azalea Dental near Simpsonville, SC" /> 734</div> 735<div class="col-sm-8"> 736<div class="gpw-published-date theme-color-dk">August 15, 2018</div> 737<a href="/blog/professional-teeth-whitening-office/11373"> 738<h2 class="gpw-blog-title theme-color-dk theme-hover-cta-color">Professional Teeth Whitening: In Our Office or on the Go!</h2> 739</a> 740<div class="gpw-blog-author theme-color-med"> 741Posted By: 742Thomas P. Riley, DMD 743</div> 744<div class="gpw-blog-excerpt"> 745<p>Professional teeth whitening became popular in the late 1980s, and now it is the most requested cosmetic procedure in most dental offices.</p> 746<p>Itâs not hard to see why; the process is fast, comfortable, and a relative bargain considering the transformations it can achieve. Over the years, the procedure and materials used have been refined, and now anyone with good oral â¦</p> 747</div> 748<div class="gpw-blog-read-more"> 749<a href="/blog/professional-teeth-whitening-office/11373"> 750<div class="text-link theme-color-dk read-more-link theme-hover-cta-color">Read More</div> 751</a> 752</div> 753</div> 754</div> 755</article> 756<article class="gpw-blog-post gpw-blog-module-style gpw-card theme-border-cta" data-group="2" style="display: none;"> 757<div class="row"> 758<div class="col-sm-4"> 759<img class="gpw-blog-featured-img img-responsive" src="/thedentalsitecontent/1001648/blog/medium_Treating-Gum-Disease-What-You-Can-Expect_201881783721_260.jpg" alt="Woman Getting Teeth Checked | dentist near weatherstone" /> 760</div> 761<div class="col-sm-8"> 762<div class="gpw-published-date theme-color-dk">July 15, 2018</div> 763<a href="/blog/treating-gum-disease-expect/11047"> 764<h2 class="gpw-blog-title theme-color-dk theme-hover-cta-color">Treating Gum Disease: What You Can Expect</h2> 765</a> 766<div class="gpw-blog-author theme-color-med"> 767Posted By: 768Thomas P. Riley, DMD 769</div> 770<div class="gpw-blog-excerpt"> 771<p>Have you recently noticed a change in your gums? Maybe they look puffy and inflamed or easily bleed when you brush?</p> 772<h2>It May Be Gum Disease</h2> 773<p>What you are probably seeing are symptoms of gum disease, a condition that affects nearly half of all adults in the US over age 30. One reason so many people are affected
773is that â¦</p> 774</div> 775<div class="gpw-blog-read-more"> 776<a href="/blog/treating-gum-disease-expect/11047"> 777<div class="text-link theme-color-dk read-more-link theme-hover-cta-color">Read More</div> 778</a> 779</div> 780</div> 781</div> 782</article> 783<article class="gpw-blog-post gpw-blog-module-style gpw-card theme-border-cta" data-group="2" style="display: none;"> 784<div class="row"> 785<div class="col-sm-4"> 786<img class="gpw-blog-featured-img img-responsive" src="/thedentalsitecontent/1001648/blog/medium_3-Ways-Adult-Orthodontics-Help-Dramatically-Improve-Your-smile-and-Your-Health.jpg" alt="Young Woman with Clear Braces | Azalea Dental near simpsonville, sc" /> 787</div> 788<div class="col-sm-8"> 789<div class="gpw-published-date theme-color-dk">June 10, 2018</div> 790<a href="/blog/adult-orthodontics-help-dramatically-improve-smile-health/10751"> 791<h2 class="gpw-blog-title theme-color-dk theme-hover-cta-color">3 Ways Adult Orthodontics Help Dramatically Improve Your smile and Your Health!</h2> 792</a> 793<div class="gpw-blog-author theme-color-med"> 794Posted By: 795Thomas P. Riley, DMD 796</div> 797<div class="gpw-blog-excerpt"> 798<p>As an adult, it can be a big decision to seek orthodontic treatment. You may feel that the time to straighten your teeth has passed you by or you donât have the desire to deal with a long, drawn-out process.</p> 799<p>If youâre on the fence, you should know that 21st-century treatment with adult orthodontics removes all the obstacles and inconvenience â¦</p> 800</div> 801<div class="gpw-blog-read-more"> 802<a href="/blog/adult-orthodontics-help-dramatically-improve-smile-health/10751"> 803<div class="text-link theme-color-dk read-more-link theme-hover-cta-color">Read More</div> 804</a> 805</div> 806</div> 807</div> 808</article> 809<article class="gpw-blog-post gpw-blog-module-style gpw-card theme-border-cta" data-group="2" style="display: none;"> 810<div class="row"> 811<div class="col-sm-4"> 812<img class="gpw-blog-featured-img img-responsive" src="/thedentalsitecontent/1001648/blog/medium_Why-Routine-Dental-Exams-Can-Save-You-a-Lot-of-Money.jpg" alt="Man in dentist chair | Azalea Dental" /> 813</div> 814<div class="col-sm-8"> 815<div class="gpw-published-date theme-color-dk">May 10, 2018</div> 816<a href="/blog/routine-dental-exams-save-money/10191"> 817<h2 class="gpw-blog-title theme-color-dk theme-hover-cta-color">Why Routine Dental Exams Can Save You a Lot of Money</h2> 818</a> 819<div class="gpw-blog-author theme-color-med"> 820Posted By: 821Thomas P. Riley, DMD 822</div> 823<div class="gpw-blog-excerpt"> 824<p>You don't want to get sick and face large medical bills, so you know you have to take steps to keep your body healthy. You exercise every day, watch your diet, and take your vitamins and supplements in the hopes that these steps will keep your body healthy and disease-free.</p> 825<p>But many people are surprised to know that they can â¦</p> 826</div> 827<div class="gpw-blog-read-more"> 828<a href="/blog/routine-dental-exams-save-money/10191"> 829<div class="text-link theme-color-dk read-more-link theme-hover-cta-color">Read More</div> 830</a> 831</div> 832</div> 833</div> 834</article> 835<article class="gpw-blog-post gpw-blog-module-style gpw-card theme-border-cta" data-group="2" style="display: none;"> 836<div class="row"> 837<div class="col-sm-4"> 838<img class="gpw-blog-featured-img img-responsive" src="/thedentalsitecontent/1001648/blog/medium_Dental-Cleanings---4-Steps-to-a-Healthier-Smile.jpg" alt="Woman in Dentist Chair | Azalea Dental near Simpsonville, SC" /> 839</div> 840<div class="col-sm-8"> 841<div class="gpw-published-date theme-color-dk">March 26, 2018</div> 842<a href="/blog/dental-cleanings-steps-healthier-smile/9807"> 843<h2 class="gpw-blog-title theme-color-dk theme-hover-cta-color">Dental Cleanings - 4 Steps to a Healthier Smile</h2> 844</a> 845<div class="gpw-blog-author theme-color-med"> 846Posted By: 847Thomas P. Riley, DMD 848</div> 849<div class="gpw-blog-excerpt"> 850<p>If you want to minimize visits to the dentist, there are two appointments you must make and keep every year. Semi-annual dental cleanings allow a skilled hygienist to examine your mouth for signs of gum disease, clean and polish your teeth, and talk to you about areas where you can improve. </p> 851<h2>Importance of Dental Cleanings</h2> 852<p>The significance of cleanings with â¦</p> 853</div> 854<div class="gpw-blog-read-more"> 855<a href="/blog/dental-cleanings-steps-healthier-smile/9807"> 856<div class="text-link theme-color-dk read-more-link theme-hover-cta-color">Read More</div> 857</a> 858</div> 859</div> 860</div> 861</article> 862<article class="gpw-blog-post gpw-blog-module-style gpw-card theme-border-cta" data-group="2" style="display: none;"> 863<div class="row"> 864<div class="col-sm-4"> 865<img class="gpw-blog-featured-img img-responsive" src="/thedentalsitecontent/1001648/blog/medium_Shiny-Teeth-in-3-Steps-A-Guide-to-Your-Dental-Cleaning.jpg" alt="woman smiling | dentist near weatherstone in simpsonville, sc" /> 866</div> 867<div class="col-sm-8"> 868<div class="gpw-published-date theme-color-dk">February 21, 2018</div> 869<a href="/blog/shiny-teeth-steps-guide-dental-cleaning/9439"> 870<h2 class="gpw-blog-title theme-color-dk theme-hover-cta-color">
870Shiny Teeth in 3 Steps: A Guide to Your Dental Cleaning</h2> 871</a> 872<div class="gpw-blog-author theme-color-med"> 873Posted By: 874Thomas P. Riley, DMD 875</div> 876<div class="gpw-blog-excerpt"> 877<p>Do you long for a bright, shiny, Hollywood smile? Professional teeth whitening can help, but the solution may be as simple as a routine cleaning with your dentist or hygienist</p> 878<p>The purpose of dental cleanings is to remove deposits of plaque and tartar that build up on your teeth over time and check the health of your gums. Here are â¦</p> 879</div> 880<div class="gpw-blog-read-more"> 881<a href="/blog/shiny-teeth-steps-guide-dental-cleaning/9439"> 882<div class="text-link theme-color-dk read-more-link theme-hover-cta-color">Read More</div> 883</a> 884</div> 885</div> 886</div> 887</article> 888<article class="gpw-blog-post gpw-blog-module-style gpw-card theme-border-cta" data-group="3" style="display: none;"> 889<div class="row"> 890<div class="col-sm-4"> 891<img class="gpw-blog-featured-img img-responsive" src="/thedentalsitecontent/1001648/blog/medium_Straight-Teeth-Look-Good-at-Any-Age.jpg" alt="Older Woman Smiling | Azalea Dental near Simpsonville, SC" /> 892</div> 893<div class="col-sm-8"> 894<div class="gpw-published-date theme-color-dk">January 29, 2018</div> 895<a href="/blog/straight-teeth-look-age/9142"> 896<h2 class="gpw-blog-title theme-color-dk theme-hover-cta-color">Straight Teeth Look Good at Any Age</h2> 897</a> 898<div class="gpw-blog-author theme-color-med"> 899Posted By: 900Thomas P. Riley, DMD 901</div> 902<div class="gpw-blog-excerpt"> 903<p>Orthodontic treatment has changed dramatically in recent decades. However, many adults think they are past the point in their lives where straightening their crooked teeth makes sense.</p> 904<p>But everyone deserves a great smile, regardless of their age. And if youâre thinking, <em>âThereâs no way I am going to spend years with a mouth full of metal braces,â</em> you are in â¦</p> 905</div> 906<div class="gpw-blog-read-more"> 907<a href="/blog/straight-teeth-look-age/9142"> 908<div class="text-link theme-color-dk read-more-link theme-hover-cta-color">Read More</div> 909</a> 910</div> 911</div> 912</div> 913</article> 914<article class="gpw-blog-post gpw-blog-module-style gpw-card theme-border-cta" data-group="3" style="display: none;"> 915<div class="row"> 916<div class="col-sm-4"> 917<img class="gpw-blog-featured-img img-responsive" src="/thedentalsitecontent/1001648/blog/medium_How-Could-Adult-Orthodontics-Help-You.jpg" alt="Adult Orthodontics | Azalea Dental" /> 918</div> 919<div class="col-sm-8"> 920<div class="gpw-published-date theme-color-dk">December 30, 2017</div> 921<a href="/blog/adult-orthodontics-help/9010"> 922<h2 class="gpw-blog-title theme-color-dk theme-hover-cta-color">How Could Adult Orthodontics Help You?</h2> 923</a> 924<div class="gpw-blog-author theme-color-med"> 925Posted By: 926Thomas P. Riley, DMD 927</div> 928<div class="gpw-blog-excerpt"> 929<p>Many adults live with crooked or crowded teeth because they canât be bothered with involved orthodontic treatment. What they often donât realize, is that there are treatment options that are designed specifically for the lifestyle of busy, active adults.</p> 930<p>The primary motivation for adults to seek orthodontic care is typically to improve the appearance of teeth that show when they â¦</p> 931</div> 932<div class="gpw-blog-read-more"> 933<a href="/blog/adult-orthodontics-help/9010"> 934<div class="text-link theme-color-dk read-more-link theme-hover-cta-color">Read More</div> 935</a> 936</div> 937</div> 938</div> 939</article> 940<article class="gpw-blog-post gpw-blog-module-style gpw-card theme-border-cta" data-group="3" style="display: none;"> 941<div class="row"> 942<div class="col-sm-4"> 943<img class="gpw-blog-featured-img img-responsive" src="/thedentalsitecontent/1001648/blog/medium_3-Big-Differences-between-Good-Dentists-and-Great-Dentists.jpg" alt="Differences between Good Dentists and Great Dentists | Azalea Dental" /> 944</div> 945<div class="col-sm-8"> 946<div class="gpw-published-date theme-color-dk">November 14, 2017</div> 947<a href="/blog/dentists-dentists/8730"> 948<h2 class="gpw-blog-title theme-color-dk theme-hover-cta-color">3 Big Differences between Good Dentists and Great Dentists</h2> 949</a> 950<div class="gpw-blog-author theme-color-med"> 951Posted By: 952Thomas P. Riley, DMD 953</div> 954<div class="gpw-blog-excerpt"> 955<p>If you have recently relocated or are just looking for a new dentist, there are lots of things to consider. Some important questions you need to ask are:</p> 956<ul> 957<li>Does this office treat family members of all ages?</li> 958<li>Do they offer treatments that are important to my family? </li> 959<li>What kind of education does the dentist have?</li> 960<li>If you have an emergency, â¦</li> 961</ul> 962</div> 963<div class="gpw-blog-read-more"> 964<a href="/blog/dentists-dentists/8730"> 965<div class="text-link theme-color-dk read-more-link theme-hover-cta-color">Read More</div> 966</a> 967</div> 968</div> 969</div> 970</article> 971<article class="gpw-blog-post gpw-blog-module-style gpw-card theme-border-cta" data-group="3" style="display: none;"> 972<div class="row"> 973<div class="col-sm-4"> 974<img class="gpw-blog-featured-img img-responsive" src="/thedentalsitecontent/1001648/blog/medium_Each-Tooth-Has-a-Purpose.jpg" alt="Each Tooth Has a Purpose | Azalea Dental" /> 975</div> 976<div class="col-sm-8"> 977<div class="gpw-published-date theme-color-dk">October 29, 2017</div> 978<a href="/blog/tooth-purpose/8655"> 979<h2 class="gpw-blog-title theme-color-dk theme-hover-cta-color">Each Tooth Has a Purpose</h2> 980</a> 981<div class="gpw-blog-author theme-color-med"> 982Posted By: 983Thomas P. Riley, DMD 984</div> 985<div class="gpw-blog-excerpt"> 986<p>We expect a lot from our teeth, but itâs easy to take for granted the work they do until something goes wrong and one or more is out of commission.</p> 987<h2>Your Teeth Do a Lot More Than Chew!</h2> 988<p>Losing one or more teeth means that teeth that had one specific purpose now have to take up the work of the â¦</p> 989</div> 990<div class="gpw-blog-read-more"> 991<a href="/blog/tooth-purpose/8655"> 992<div class="text-link theme-color-dk read-more-link theme-hover-cta-color">Read More</div> 993</a> 994</div> 995</div> 996</div> 997</article> 998<article class="gpw-blog-post gpw-blog-module-style gpw-card theme-border-cta" data-group="3" style="display: none;"> 999<div class="row"> 1000<div class="col-sm-4"> 1001<img class="gpw-blog-featured-img img-responsive" src="/thedentalsitecontent/1001648/blog/medium_Aging-Is-Inevitable-Poor-Oral-Health-Is-Not.jpg" alt="Oral Health as You Age | Azalea Dental" /> 1002</div> 1003<div class="col-sm-8"> 1004<div class="gpw-published-date theme-color-dk">September 27, 2017</div> 1005<a href="/blog/aging-inevitable-poor-oral-health/8287"> 1006<h2 class="gpw-blog-title theme-color-dk theme-hover-cta-color">Aging Is Inevitable. Poor Oral Health Is Not</h2> 1007</a> 1008<div class="gpw-blog-author theme-color-med"> 1009Posted By: 1010Thomas P. Riley, DMD 1011</div> 1012<div class="gpw-blog-excerpt"> 1013<p>Wouldn't it be great if scientists would someday develop an easy way to minimize the effects of aging on the body? For now, however, we are stuck with the inevitable physical changes and symptoms that come along with the aging process.</p> 1014<p>Oral health is one area in particular that seniors need to pay more attention to. The Centers for Disease â¦</p> 1015</div> 1016<div class="gpw-blog-read-more"> 1017<a href="/blog/aging-inevitable-poor-oral-health/8287"> 1018<div class="text-link theme-color-dk read-more-link theme-hover-cta-color">Read More</div> 1019</a> 1020</div> 1021</div> 1022</div> 1023</article> 1024<article class="gpw-blog-post gpw-blog-module-style gpw-card theme-border-cta" data-group="3" style="display: none;"> 1025<div class="row"> 1026<div class="col-sm-4"> 1027<img class="gpw-blog-featured-img img-responsive" src="/thedentalsitecontent/1001648/blog/medium_6-Things-a-Dental-Cleaning-Can-Do-For-You_20179191111_795.jpg" alt="Dental Cleanings | Summerville SC" /> 1028</div> 1029<div class="col-sm-8"> 1030<div class="gpw-published-date theme-color-dk">September 5, 2017</div> 1031<a href="/blog/dental-cleaning/8044"> 1032<h2 class="gpw-blog-title theme-color-dk theme-hover-cta-color">6 Things a Dental Cleaning Can Do For You</h2> 1033</a> 1034<div class="gpw-blog-author theme-color-med"> 1035Posted By: 1036Thomas P. Riley, DMD 1037</div> 1038<div class="gpw-blog-excerpt"> 1039<h2>Dental Cleanings:</h2> 1040<ol> 1041<li><strong>Prevent cavities</strong><br> 1042The whitish film that builds up on your teeth is called plaque and is the leading cause of tooth decay. This acidic substance eats away at the tooth enamel and, if left unattended, can lead to cavities. Plaque can be removed by brushing, flossing and <a href="http://www.azaleadental.com/Services/Summerville-Cleanings-Exams/10892">dental cleanings</a>.</li> 1043<li><strong>Stop tooth loss</strong><br> 1044Gum disease, which starts with built-up â¦</li> 1045</ol> 1046</div> 1047<div class="gpw-blog-read-more"> 1048<a href="/blog/dental-cleaning/8044"> 1049<div class="text-link theme-color-dk read-more-link theme-hover-cta-color">Read More</div> 1050</a> 1051</div> 1052</div> 1053</div> 1054</article> 1055<article class="gpw-blog-post gpw-blog-module-style gpw-card theme-border-cta" data-group="4" style="display: none;"> 1056<div class="row"> 1057<div class="col-sm-4"> 1058<img class="gpw-blog-featured-img img-responsive" src="/thedentalsitecontent/1001648/blog/medium_Drinks-to-Avoid-for-a-Healthier-Smile.jpg" alt="Drinks to Avoid for a Healthier Smile | Azalea Dental" /> 1059</div> 1060<div class="col-sm-8"> 1061<div class="gpw-published-date theme-color-dk">July 23, 2017</div> 1062<a href="/blog/drinks-avoid-healthier-smile/7653"> 1063<h2 class="gpw-blog-title theme-color-dk theme-hover-cta-color">Drinks to Avoid for a Healthier Smile</h2> 1064</a> 1065<div class="gpw-blog-author theme-color-med"> 1066Posted By: 1067Thomas P. Riley, DMD 1068</div> 1069<div class="gpw-blog-excerpt"> 1070<p>If you believe you are doing everything right with <a href="http://www.azaleadental.com/Services/Summerville-General-Dentistry/10892">your oral health</a> but still get diagnosed with cavities, the soft drinks you consume may be the culprit.</p> 1071<p><strong>Colas and other soft drinks</strong> are by far the worst drinks because they are loaded with sugar. For instance, a 21 oz. bottle of cola contains 44 grams of sugar. Just to put â¦</p> 1072</div> 1073<div class="gpw-blog-read-more"> 1074<a href="/blog/drinks-avoid-healthier-smile/7653"> 1075<div class="text-link theme-color-dk read-more-link theme-hover-cta-color">Read More</div> 1076</a> 1077</div> 1078</div> 1079</div> 1080</article> 1081<article class="gpw-blog-post gpw-blog-module-style gpw-card theme-border-cta" data-group="4" style="display: none;"> 1082<div class="row"> 1083<div class="col-sm-4"> 1084<img class="gpw-blog-featured-img img-responsive" src="/thedentalsitecontent/1001648/blog/medium_The-Health-of-Your-Kidneys-and-Your-Gums-May-Be-Linked.jpg" alt="Kidney and Gum Health Blog | Azalea Dental" /> 1085</div> 1086<div class="col-sm-8"> 1087<div class="gpw-published-date theme-color-dk">June 29, 2017</div> 1088<a href="/blog/health-kidneys-gums-linked/7485"> 1089<h2 class="gpw-blog-title theme-color-dk theme-hover-cta-color">The Health of Your Kidneys and Your Gums May Be Linked</h2> 1090</a> 1091<div class="gpw-blog-author theme-color-med"> 1092Posted By: 1093Thomas P. Riley, DMD 1094</div> 1095<div class="gpw-blog-excerpt"> 1096<p>As your Summerville, SC dentist, Dr. Thomas Riley makes it a point to stay current with the latest research in dentistry that affects your overall health and wellness. In recent years, one area thatâs getting a lot of attention is the link between your oral health and the health of your body.</p> 1097<h2>Gum Disease and Chronic Kidney Disease</h2> 1098<p>There is â¦</p> 1099</div> 1100<div class="gpw-blog-read-more"> 1101<a href="/blog/health-kidneys-gums-linked/7485"> 1102<div class="text-link theme-color-dk read-more-link theme-hover-cta-color">Read More</div> 1103</a> 1104</div> 1105</div> 1106</div> 1107</article> 1108<article class="gpw-blog-post gpw-blog-module-style gpw-card theme-border-cta" data-group="4" style="display: none;"> 1109<div class="row"> 1110<div class="col-sm-4"> 1111<img class="gpw-blog-featured-img img-responsive" src="/thedentalsitecontent/1001648/blog/medium_5-Ideas-to-Help-You-Find-a-Great-Dentist-in-Summerville-SC.jpg" alt="Great Dentist in Summerville, SC | Azalea Dental" /> 1112</div> 1113<div class="col-sm-8"> 1114<div class="gpw-published-date theme-color-dk">May 23, 2017</div> 1115<a href="/blog/ideas-help-find-dentist-summerville-sc/7264"> 1116<h2 class="gpw-blog-title theme-color-dk theme-hover-cta-color">5 Ideas to Help You Find a Great Dentist in Summerville, SC</h2> 1117</a> 1118<div class="gpw-blog-author theme-color-med"> 1119Posted By: 1120Thomas P. Riley, DMD 1121</div> 1122<div class="gpw-blog-excerpt"> 1123<p>Are you looking for a new dentist in the Summerville, SC area? Maybe your former dentist retired or just doesnât serve your familyâs needs any longer.</p> 1124<p>Before you begin your search, here are a few tips to help you find a dentist whoâs the perfect fit for your family.</p> 1125<ol> 1126<li><strong>Get word-of-mouth referrals:</strong> Talk to friends and relatives about their dentists â¦</li> 1127</ol> 1128</div> 1129<div class="gpw-blog-read-more"> 1130<a href="/blog/ideas-help-find-dentist-summerville-sc/7264"> 1131<div class="text-link theme-color-dk read-more-link theme-hover-cta-color">Read More</div> 1132</a> 1133</div> 1134</div> 1135</div> 1136</article> 1137<article class="gpw-blog-post gpw-blog-module-style gpw-card theme-border-cta" data-group="4" style="display: none;"> 1138<div class="row"> 1139<div class="col-sm-4"> 1140<img class="gpw-blog-featured-img img-responsive" src="/thedentalsitecontent/1001648/blog/medium_Replacing-Missing-Teeth.png" alt="Azalea Dental Logo" /> 1141</div> 1142<div class="col-sm-8"> 1143<div class="gpw-published-date theme-color-dk">May 19, 2017</div> 1144<a href="/blog/replacing-missing-teeth/7226"> 1145<h2 class="gpw-blog-title theme-color-dk theme-hover-cta-color">Replacing Missing Teeth</h2> 1146</a> 1147<div class="gpw-blog-author theme-color-med"> 1148Posted By: 1149Thomas P. Riley, DMD 1150</div> 1151<div class="gpw-blog-excerpt"> 1152<p><em>If you're missing one or more teeth, you may be aware of their importance to
1152your looks and overall health. Your teeth are designed to work together to help you chew, speak and smile. When <a href="/faq/tooth-implants-replacement-teeth-options/11344">teeth are missing</a> it can be difficult to do these things. Even the loss of a back tooth may cause your teeth to shift and â¦</em></p> 1153</div> 1154<div class="gpw-blog-read-more"> 1155<a href="/blog/replacing-missing-teeth/7226"> 1156<div class="text-link theme-color-dk read-more-link theme-hover-cta-color">Read More</div> 1157</a> 1158</div> 1159</div> 1160</div> 1161</article> 1162<article class="gpw-blog-post gpw-blog-module-style gpw-card theme-border-cta" data-group="4" style="display: none;"> 1163<div class="row"> 1164<div class="col-sm-4"> 1165<img class="gpw-blog-featured-img img-responsive" src="/thedentalsitecontent/1001648/blog/medium_How-Safe-are-Dental-X-Rays.jpg" alt="Woman Getting X-Ray | Azalea Dental" /> 1166</div> 1167<div class="col-sm-8"> 1168<div class="gpw-published-date theme-color-dk">July 7, 2016</div> 1169<a href="/blog/safe-are-dental-xrays/3961"> 1170<h2 class="gpw-blog-title theme-color-dk theme-hover-cta-color">How Safe are Dental X-Rays</h2> 1171</a> 1172<div class="gpw-blog-author theme-color-med"> 1173Posted By: 1174Dr. Thomas Riley 1175</div> 1176<div class="gpw-blog-excerpt"> 1177<p>Do you ever wonder, âHow safe are dental x-rays?â. The key to a healthy smile is prevention. When you see Dr. Thomas Riley for the first time, we typically start with a thorough oral exam. As part of this, we will take x-rays of your mouth. People often feel hesitant and worry they are placing themselves at risk. However, we â¦</p> 1178</div> 1179<div class="gpw-blog-read-more"> 1180<a href="/blog/safe-are-dental-xrays/3961"> 1181<div class="text-link theme-color-dk read-more-link theme-hover-cta-color">Read More</div> 1182</a> 1183</div> 1184</div> 1185</div> 1186</article> 1187<article class="gpw-blog-post gpw-blog-module-style gpw-card theme-border-cta" data-group="4" style="display: none;"> 1188<div class="row"> 1189<div class="col-sm-4"> 1190<img class="gpw-blog-featured-img img-responsive" src="/thedentalsitecontent/1001648/blog/medium_How-do-Whitening-Toothpastes-Work-and-How-Effective-are-They.jpg" alt="Toothbrush and Toothpaste | Azalea Dental" /> 1191</div> 1192<div class="col-sm-8"> 1193<div class="gpw-published-date theme-color-dk">June 30, 2016</div> 1194<a href="/blog/whitening-toothpastes-work-effective-are/3962"> 1195<h2 class="gpw-blog-title theme-color-dk theme-hover-cta-color">How do Whitening Toothpastes Work, and How Effective are They?</h2> 1196</a> 1197<div class="gpw-blog-author theme-color-med"> 1198Posted By: 1199Dr. Thomas Riley, DMD 1200</div> 1201<div class="gpw-blog-excerpt"> 1202<p>When you go shopping you probably encounter a myriad of options for removing dental discoloration, such as over-the-counter strips or whitening toothpastes. There is no shortage of possible solutions to teeth stains. Whitening toothpastes are an especially popular option people often turn to brighten teeth. However, do whitening toothpastes work? Can you really achieve a brighter smile by using them?</p> 1203<p><strong> â¦</strong></p> 1204</div> 1205<div class="gpw-blog-read-more"> 1206<a href="/blog/whitening-toothpastes-work-effective-are/3962"> 1207<div class="text-link theme-color-dk read-more-link theme-hover-cta-color">Read More</div> 1208</a> 1209</div> 1210</div> 1211</div> 1212</article> 1213<article class="gpw-blog-post gpw-blog-module-style gpw-card theme-border-cta" data-group="5" style="display: none;"> 1214<div class="row"> 1215<div class="col-sm-4"> 1216<img class="gpw-blog-featured-img img-responsive" src="/thedentalsitecontent/1001648/blog/medium_Quiz-What-is-Preventive-Dentistry.jpg" alt="Woman in Dentist Chair | Azalea Dental" /> 1217</div> 1218<div class="col-sm-8"> 1219<div class="gpw-published-date theme-color-dk">May 30, 2016</div> 1220<a href="/blog/quiz-preventive-dentistry/3963"> 1221<h2 class="gpw-blog-title theme-color-dk theme-hover-cta-color">Quiz: What is Preventive Dentistry</h2> 1222</a> 1223<div class="gpw-blog-author theme-color-med"> 1224Posted By: 1225Thomas P. Riley, DMD 1226</div> 1227<div class="gpw-blog-excerpt"> 1228<p>We all know people can visit the dentist to treat cavities and gum issues once they develop, but can the dentist offer treatment to help you avoid problems altogether? With a focus on preventive dentistry, the team at Azalea Dental can offer a number of procedures to protect your smile from cavities and periodontal disease. What is preventive dentistry?</p> 1229<p><strong>Avoiding â¦</strong></p> 1230</div> 1231<div class="gpw-blog-read-more"> 1232<a href="/blog/quiz-preventive-dentistry/3963"> 1233<div class="text-link theme-color-dk read-more-link theme-hover-cta-color">Read More</div> 1234</a> 1235</div> 1236</div> 1237</div> 1238</article> 1239<article class="gpw-blog-post gpw-blog-module-style gpw-card theme-border-cta" data-group="5" style="display: none;"> 1240<div class="row"> 1241<div class="col-sm-4"> 1242<img class="gpw-blog-featured-img img-responsive" src="/thedentalsitecontent/1001648/blog/medium_Why-Do-People-Lose-Their-Teeth.jpg" alt="Man With Tooth Pain | Azalea Dental" /> 1243</div> 1244<div class="col-sm-8"> 1245<div class="gpw-published-date theme-color-dk">April 30, 2016</div> 1246<a href="/blog/people-lose-teeth/3964"> 1247<h2 class="gpw-blog-title theme-color-dk theme-hover-cta-color">Why Do People Lose Their Teeth?</h2> 1248</a> 1249<div class="gpw-blog-author theme-color-med"> 1250Posted By: 1251Dr. Thomas Riley, DMD 1252</div> 1253<div class="gpw-blog-excerpt"> 1254<p>Some people may wonder why dentists always tell them that if they want to keep their teeth, they need to take care of them. Some even assume that the only time they need to see a dentist is for an extraction.</p> 1255<p>It might surprise you to learn that most dentists use extraction only as the last resort if the tooth â¦</p> 1256</div> 1257<div class="gpw-blog-read-more"> 1258<a href="/blog/people-lose-teeth/3964"> 1259<div class="text-link theme-color-dk read-more-link theme-hover-cta-color">Read More</div> 1260</a> 1261</div> 1262</div> 1263</div> 1264</article> 1265<article class="gpw-blog-post gpw-blog-module-style gpw-card theme-border-cta" data-group="5" style="display: none;"> 1266<div class="row"> 1267<div class="col-sm-4"> 1268<img class="gpw-blog-featured-img img-responsive" src="/thedentalsitecontent/1001648/blog/medium_Can-a-Single-Procedure-Transform-My-Smile.jpg" alt="Man in Dentist Chair | Azalea Dental" /> 1269</div> 1270<div class="col-sm-8"> 1271<div class="gpw-published-date theme-color-dk">March 31, 2016</div> 1272<a href="/blog/single-procedure-transform-smile/3965"> 1273<h2 class="gpw-blog-title theme-color-dk theme-hover-cta-color">Can a Single Procedure Transform My Smile?</h2> 1274</a> 1275<div class="gpw-blog-author theme-color-med"> 1276Posted By: 1277Dr. Thomas Riley, DMD 1278</div> 1279<div class="gpw-blog-excerpt"> 1280<p>What if I told you there was a single cosmetic procedure that could completely transform the appearance of your smile? At Azalea Dental, our team can place porcelain veneers and instantly correct a number of esthetic imperfections. We understand the desire for a beautiful smile is strong, but finding the time to see the dentist for multiple procedures can be â¦</p> 1281</div> 1282<div class="gpw-blog-read-more"> 1283<a href="/blog/single-procedure-transform-smile/3965"> 1284<div class="text-link theme-color-dk read-more-link theme-hover-cta-color">Read More</div> 1285</a> 1286</div> 1287</div> 1288</div> 1289</article> 1290</div> 1291<div id="gpw-load-more-cont" class="module-center"> 1292<a id="gpw-blog-load-more" role="button" tabindex="0"> 1293<span id="gpw-load-more" class="theme-border-med"> 1294<div class="cta-btn theme-color-med theme-hover-med theme-hover-border-med theme-hover-color-light"> 1295Load More 1296</div> 1297</span> 1298</a> 1299</div> 1300</div> 1301</div> 1302<div class="gpw-categories-container theme-bg-light"> 1303<div class="module-header-2 theme-color-dk"> 1304<div class="container no-pad-bottom wow fadeIn"> 1305Blog Categories 1306</div> 1307</div> 1308<div class="module-wrap-card"> 1309<div class="container"> 1310<div class="row bootstrap-flex-row"> 1311<div class="col-sm-4 bootstrap-flex-col gpw-card module-center"> 1312<a href="/blog/categories/other/0" class="gpw-category-btn bootstrap-flex-content cta-btn cta-btn-2 theme-bg-dk theme-color-light theme-border-dk wow fadeIn"> 1313<span class="theme-hover-color-dk"> 1314Other 1315</span> 1316</a> 1317</div> 1318<div class="col-sm-4 bootstrap-flex-col gpw-card module-center"> 1319<a href="/blog/categories/dental-implant-restoration/10864" class="gpw-category-btn bootstrap-flex-content cta-btn cta-btn-2 theme-bg-dk theme-color-light theme-border-dk wow fadeIn"> 1320<span class="theme-hover-color-dk"> 1321Dental Implant Restoration 1322</span> 1323</a> 1324</div> 1325<div class="col-sm-4 bootstrap-flex-col gpw-card module-center"> 1326<a href="/blog/categories/general-dentistry/10892" class="gpw-category-btn bootstrap-flex-content cta-btn cta-btn-2 theme-bg-dk theme-color-light theme-border-dk wow fadeIn"> 1327<span class="theme-hover-color-dk"> 1328General Dentistry 1329</span> 1330</a> 1331</div> 1332<div class="col-sm-4 bootstrap-flex-col gpw-card module-center"> 1333<a href="/blog/categories/partial-dentures/10879" class="gpw-category-btn bootstrap-flex-content cta-btn cta-btn-2 theme-bg-dk theme-color-light theme-border-dk wow fadeIn"> 1334<span class="theme-hover-color-dk"> 1335Partial Dentures 1336</span> 1337</a> 1338</div> 1339<div class="col-sm-4 bootstrap-flex-col gpw-card module-center"> 1340<a href="/blog/categories/periodontal-treatment/10891" class="gpw-category-btn bootstrap-flex-content cta-btn cta-btn-2 theme-bg-dk theme-color-light theme-border-dk wow fadeIn"> 1341<span class="theme-hover-color-dk"> 1342Periodontal Treatment 1343</span> 1344</a> 1345</div> 1346<div class="col-sm-4 bootstrap-flex-col gpw-card module-center"> 1347<a href="/blog/categories/porcelain-veneers/10875" class="gpw-category-btn bootstrap-flex-content cta-btn cta-btn-2 theme-bg-dk theme-color-light theme-border-dk wow fadeIn"> 1348<span class="theme-hover-color-dk"> 1349Porcelain Veneers 1350</span> 1351</a> 1352</div> 1353<div class="col-sm-4 bootstrap-flex-col gpw-card module-center"> 1354<a href="/blog/categories/shortterm-adult-orthodontics/10890" class="gpw-category-btn bootstrap-flex-content cta-btn cta-btn-2 theme-bg-dk theme-color-light theme-border-dk wow fadeIn"> 1355<span class="theme-hover-color-dk"> 1356Short-Term Adult Orthodontics 1357</span> 1358</a> 1359</div> 1360<div class="col-sm-4 bootstrap-flex-col gpw-card module-center"> 1361<a href="/blog/categories/teeth-whitening/10877" class="gpw-category-btn bootstrap-flex-content cta-btn cta-btn-2 theme-bg-dk theme-color-light theme-border-dk wow fadeIn"> 1362<span class="theme-hover-color-dk"> 1363Teeth Whitening 1364</span> 1365</a> 1366</div> 1367<div class="col-sm-4 bootstrap-flex-col gpw-card module-center"> 1368<a href="/blog/categories/toothcolored-fillings/10872" class="gpw-category-btn bootstrap-flex-content cta-btn cta-btn-2 theme-bg-dk theme-color-light theme-border-dk wow fadeIn"> 1369<span class="theme-hover-color-dk"> 1370Tooth-Colored Fillings 1371</span> 1372</a> 1373</div> 1374</div> 1375</div> 1376</div> 1377</div>
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1840<script type="text/javascript"> 1841window.gpwLocations = [{"longitude":-80.162437438965,"hidden":false,"fullAddress":"135 Berkeley Circle, Summerville, SC 29483","address2":"","customForm":"","zipcode":"29483","latitude":33.035167694092,"address1":"135 Berkeley Circle","name":"Azalea Dental","state":"SC","city":"Summerville","gmbUrl":"","gmaplink":"https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=135+Berkeley+Circle+Summerville+SC+29483","locationID":1310}]; 1842</script>
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1843<script type="text/javascript"> 1844(function() { 1845var formPrefix = 'modal-'; 1846if (typeof window['contactFormScriptLoaded_' + formPrefix] === 'undefined') { 1847window['contactFormScriptLoaded_' + formPrefix] = true; 1848// Sanitized suffix used to expose IIFE-scoped functions as GLOBALS for reCAPTCHA data-callback / podium onclick. 1849// Matches the CFML callbackSuffix: '' for the page form, 'modal' for the modal form. 1850var scopedSuffix = formPrefix.replace(/[^0-9A-Za-z]/g, ''); 1851var locationVendors = [{"uri":"/contact","anchorContent":"href=\"/contact\"","locationID":1310}]; 1852var bookingLink = '/contact'; 1853// Flag to prevent duplicate submissions - must be in outer scope 1854var isSubmitting = false; 1855var submissionTimeoutId = null; 1856function startSubmissionTimeout() { 1857if (submissionTimeoutId) { 1858clearTimeout(submissionTimeoutId); 1859} 1860submissionTimeoutId = setTimeout(function() { 1861var $errors = $('#' + formPrefix + 'contact-form-errors'); 1862$errors.empty(); 1863$errors.css('display', 'block'); 1864$errors.removeClass('all-fixed'); 1865$errors.append('Your submission is taking longer than expected. Please check your internet connection and try again, or call us directly.'); 1866$('.contact-pod').css('height', 'auto'); 1867// Reset submission state so user can try again 1868isSubmitting = false; 1869$('#' + formPrefix + 'contactform').data('submitting', false); 1870$('#' + formPrefix + 'submitter').prop('disabled', false).removeClass('disabled').show(); 1871$('#' + formPrefix + 'submitterDisabled').hide(); 1872// Reset reCAPTCHA if present 1873if (typeof grecaptcha !== 'undefined') { 1874grecaptcha.reset(); 1875} 1876}, 20000); 1877} 1878// QA TEST: when phone is 555-555-5555, do not submit (startSubmissionTimeout will show message after 20s) 1879function doSubmitForm(form) { 1880if (!form) return; 1881var phoneInput = form.querySelector('input[name="phone"]'); 1882if (phoneInput && phoneInput.value === '555-555-5555') { 1883return; 1884} 1885if (typeof form.submit === 'function') { 1886form.submit(); 1887} 1888} 1889function checkReCAPTCHAResponse(token) { 1890// Prevent duplicate submissions 1891if(isSubmitting || $('#' + formPrefix + 'contactform').data('submitting') === true) { 1892return false; 1893} 1894// Set flags IMMEDIATELY to prevent any other submissions 1895isSubmitting = true; 1896$('#' + formPrefix + 'contactform').data('submitting', true); 1897$('#g-recaptcha-response').val(token); 1898// Disable submit button after validation passes 1899$('#' + formPrefix + 'submitter').prop('disabled', true).addClass('disabled'); 1900if($('#' + formPrefix + 'submitterDisabled').length) { 1901$('#' + formPrefix + 'submitter').hide(); 1902$('#' + formPrefix + 'submitterDisabled').show(); 1903} 1904// Start timeout safeguard before submitting 1905startSubmissionTimeout(); 1906// Submit the form (doSubmitForm handles QA test and native submit) 1907doSubmitForm(document.getElementById(formPrefix + 'contactform')); 1908} 1909// reCAPTCHA resolves data-callback as a GLOBAL function by name; the IIFE would hide it, so expose a 1910// prefix-scoped global. Name matches the button's data-callback="checkReCAPTCHAResponse<suffix>". 1911window['checkReCAPTCHAResponse' + scopedSuffix] = checkReCAPTCHAResponse; 1912function loadScript(url, callback){ 1913var script = document.createElement("script"); 1914script.type = "text/javascript"; 1915if (script.readyState){ /* IE */ 1916script.onreadystatechange = function(){ 1917if (script.readyState == "loaded" || script.readyState == "complete") { 1918script.onreadystatechange = null; 1919callback(); 1920} 1921}; 1922} else { /* Others */ 1923script.onload = function(){ 1924callback(); 1925}; 1926} 1927script.src = url; 1928document.getElementsByTagName("head")[0].appendChild(script); 1929} 1930function referralSelect() { 1931var referral = $('#' + formPrefix + 'howHeardAbout').val().toLowerCase(); 1932if ($.inArray(referral, ["word of mouth", "other", "friend"]) >= 0) { 1933$('#' + formPrefix + 'referral').show(); 1934} else { 1935$('#' + formPrefix + 'referral').hide(); 1936} 1937} 1938var doctors = []; 1939function doctorSelect() { 1940$('select[name="doctorPreference"]').empty(); 1941var options = '<option value="No Preference">No Preference</option>'; 1942doctors.forEach( function(doc) { 1943if(doc.location === locationChoiceID) { 1944options += '<option value="' + doc.doctor + '">' + doc.doctor + '</option>'; 1945} 1946}); 1947$('select[name="doctorPreference"]').html(options); 1948} 1949var locationChoiceID = $('input[name=locationID]').val(); 1950doctorSelect(); 1951function toggleDisabledSubmitter(disable) { 1952if (disable) { 1953$('#' + formPrefix + 'submitter').hide(); 1954$('#' + formPrefix + 'submitterDisabled').show(); 1955} else { 1956$('#' + formPrefix + 'submitterDisabled').hide(); 1957$('#' + formPrefix + 'submitter').show(); 1958} 1959} 1960$(document).ready(function($) { 1961function toggleLocationForm(location, id) { 1962var $iframe = $('#' + formPrefix + 'customForm'); 1963var $customForm = $('#' + formPrefix + 'customFormWrap'); 1964var $contactForm = $('#' + formPrefix + 'contactform'); 1965var locationFound = false;
1966if (location.locationID == id && location.customForm.length) { 1967$iframe.attr('src', location.customForm); 1968$customForm.css({ 'display': 'block' }); 1969$contactForm.css({ 'display': 'none' }); 1970} else { 1971$customForm.css({ 'display': 'none' }); 1972$contactForm.css({ 'display': 'block' }); 1973} 1974for(let vendor of locationVendors) { 1975if(vendor.locationID == id && vendor.uri.length && vendor.uri != '/contact') { 1976$('a.gpw-booking.appt-btn').prop('href',vendor.uri); 1977$('a.gpw-booking.appt-btn').prop('target','_blank'); 1978$('.gpw-3rd-Party').css({ 'display':'block' }); 1979locationFound = true; 1980} 1981if(!locationFound) { 1982if(bookingLink.length && bookingLink != '/contact') { 1983$('a.gpw-booking.appt-btn').prop('href',bookingLink); 1984$('.gpw-3rd-Party').css({ 'display':'block' }) ; 1985} else { 1986$('a.gpw-booking.appt-btn').prop('href','#'); 1987$('.gpw-3rd-Party').css({ 'display':'none' }) ; 1988} 1989} 1990} 1991} 1992var locationInputs = $('input[name=locationID]'); 1993var $checkedLocationEl = $('input[name=locationID]:checked'); 1994var locations = window.gpwLocations; 1995var currentLocation = 1310; 1996var checkedLocation = locations.filter(obj => { 1997return obj.locationID == $checkedLocationEl.val(); 1998}); 1999if (locations.length > 1) { 2000if (currentLocation !== 0) { 2001var location = locations.filter(obj => { 2002return obj.locationID == currentLocation; 2003}); 2004toggleLocationForm(location[0], currentLocation); 2005} else { 2006toggleLocationForm(checkedLocation[0], checkedLocation[0].locationID); 2007$('.contact-form #' + formPrefix + 'locationID').val(checkedLocation[0].locationID); 2008$.each(locationInputs, function(i, val) { 2009$(locationInputs[i]).click(function() { 2010locationID = $(val).val(); 2011$('.contact-form #' + formPrefix + 'locationID').val(locationID); 2012toggleLocationForm(locations[i], locationID); 2013}); 2014}); 2015} 2016} else { 2017toggleLocationForm(locations[0], locations[0].locationID); 2018} 2019$('input[name=contacttype]').on('click',function(e) { 2020if (e.currentTarget.value == 'appt') { 2021$('#' + formPrefix + 'appointment').css('display',''); 2022$('.gpw-3rd-Party').css('display',''); 2023} else { 2024$('#' + formPrefix + 'appointment').css('display','none'); 2025$('.gpw-3rd-Party').css('display','none'); 2026} 2027}); 2028$('input[name=locationID]').on('click',function(e){ 2029locationChoiceID = $(this).val(); 2030for(let location of locations) { 2031if(location.locationID = locationChoiceID) { 2032toggleLocationForm(location,locationChoiceID); 2033} 2034} 2035doctorSelect(); 2036}); 2037$('#' + formPrefix + 'currentURL').val(window.location.href); 2038// Prevent duplicate submissions at the form level 2039$('#' + formPrefix + 'contactform').on('submit', function(e) { 2040if($(this).data('submitting') === true) { 2041e.preventDefault(); 2042e.stopImmediatePropagation(); 2043return false; 2044} 2045}); 2046$.extend($.validator.messages, { 2047required: 'Please complete this required field.' 2048}); 2049var contactForm = $('#' + formPrefix + 'contactform').validate({ 2050focusInvalid: false, 2051rules:{ 2052message:{ 2053required:false, 2054minlength: 1, 2055maxlength: 1000 2056} 2057}, 2058messages: { 2059message: 'Your message is not a valid length' 2060}, 2061highlight: function (input) { 2062if ($(input).hasClass('conradio')) { 2063$(input).closest('[role="radiogroup"]').addClass('radio-group-error'); 2064$(input).attr('aria-invalid', 'true'); 2065} else if ($(input).hasClass('how-heard')) { 2066$(input).parents('.form-group').find('span').addClass('error'); 2067$(input).attr('aria-invalid', 'true'); 2068} else { 2069$(input).addClass('error'); 2070$(input).attr('aria-invalid', 'true'); 2071} 2072}, 2073unhighlight: function (input) { 2074if ($(input).hasClass('conradio')) { 2075$(input).closest('[role="radiogroup"]').removeClass('radio-group-error'); 2076$(input).removeAttr('aria-invalid'); 2077} else if ($(input).hasClass('how-heard')) { 2078$(input).parents('.form-group').find('span').removeClass('error'); 2079$(input).removeAttr('aria-invalid'); 2080} else { 2081$(input).removeClass('error'); 2082$(input).removeAttr('aria-invalid'); 2083} 2084}, 2085errorPlacement: function(error, element) { 2086error.addClass('field-error-msg'); 2087if (element.hasClass('conradio')) { 2088var $group = element.closest('[role="radiogroup"]'); 2089if (!$group.find('.field-error-msg').length) { 2090$group.append(error); 2091} 2092} else { 2093error.insertAfter(element); 2094} 2095}, 2096invalidHandler: function(event, validator) { 2097var errors = validator.numberOfInvalids(); 2098if (errors) { 2099$('#' + formPrefix + 'contact-form-errors').empty(); 2100$('#' + formPrefix + 'contact-form-errors').css('display', 'block'); 2101$('.contact-pod').css('height', 'auto'); 2102validationFeedbackMessage(errors); 2103$('form').on('click', '.fix-it', function() { 2104validator.errorList[0].element.focus(); 2105}); 2106$('#' + formPrefix + 'contactform input, #' + formPrefix + 'contactform textarea').on('change keyup', function(event) { 2107validationFeedbackMessage(validator.checkForm()); 2108}); 2109$('input[name=newOrExisting]').on('click',function(e) { 2110validationFeedbackMessage(validator.checkForm()); 2111}); 2112} 2113}, 2114submitHandler: function (form) { 2115// Prevent duplicate submissions - check flags FIRST 2116if(isSubmitting || $('#' + formPrefix + 'contactform').data('submitting') === true) { 2117return false;
2118} 2119var formValid = true; 2120var fields = $('#' + formPrefix + 'contactform').serializeArray(); 2121var resp = ''; 2122for(let field of fields) { 2123if(field.name === 'g-recaptcha-response') { 2124resp = field.value; 2125} 2126} 2127if(!resp.length) { 2128formValid = false; 2129$('#' + formPrefix + 'contact-form-errors').empty(); 2130$('#' + formPrefix + 'contact-form-errors').css('display', 'block'); 2131$('.contact-pod').css('height', 'auto'); 2132message = 'Oops, you missed at least one required field. <br> Please complete the reCAPTCHA.'; 2133$('#' + formPrefix + 'contact-form-errors').removeClass('all-fixed'); 2134$('#' + formPrefix + 'contact-form-errors').empty().append(message); 2135return false; 2136} 2137if(formValid) { 2138// Set flags IMMEDIATELY to prevent duplicate submissions 2139isSubmitting = true; 2140$('#' + formPrefix + 'contactform').data('submitting', true); 2141// Disable submit button after validation passes 2142$('#' + formPrefix + 'submitter').prop('disabled', true).addClass('disabled'); 2143if($('#' + formPrefix + 'submitterDisabled').length) { 2144$('#' + formPrefix + 'submitter').hide(); 2145$('#' + formPrefix + 'submitterDisabled').show(); 2146} 2147// Start timeout safeguard before submitting 2148startSubmissionTimeout(); 2149// Submit the form (doSubmitForm handles QA test and native submit) 2150doSubmitForm(form); 2151return false; // Prevent jQuery validation from submitting again 2152} 2153return false; 2154} 2155}); 2156// For reCAPTCHA sites the g-recaptcha button fires CAPTCHA before jQuery validate runs. 2157// The capture-phase listener fires before reCAPTCHA's handler so we can block submission 2158// when the form is invalid. 2159var submitterEl = document.getElementById(formPrefix + 'submitter'); 2160if (submitterEl) { 2161submitterEl.addEventListener('click', function(e) { 2162if (!$('#' + formPrefix + 'contactform').valid()) { 2163e.stopImmediatePropagation(); 2164e.preventDefault(); 2165} 2166}, true); 2167} 2168function validationFeedbackMessage(errors) { 2169var message; 2170if (Number.isInteger(errors)) { 2171errors = false; 2172} 2173if (errors) { 2174message = "All Fixed :)"; 2175$('#' + formPrefix + 'contact-form-errors').addClass('all-fixed'); 2176} else { 2177message = 'Oops, you missed at least one required field. <br> Please review the highlighted fields below.'; 2178$('#' + formPrefix + 'contact-form-errors').removeClass('all-fixed'); 2179} 2180$('#' + formPrefix + 'contact-form-errors').empty().append(message); 2181} 2182}); 2183} // end contactFormScriptLoaded guard 2184})(); 2185</script>
2185 2186</div> 2187</div> 2188</div> 2189</div> 2190</div> 2191</div> 2192<div id="gallery-testimonial-modal" class="modal fade" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="gallery-testimonial-modal"> 2193<div class="modal-dialog"> 2194<div class="modal-content"> 2195<div class="modal-header pod"> 2196<button type= "button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close"><span aria-hidden="true">×</span></button> 2197<div class="modal-title">This Patient's Experience</div> 2198</div> 2199<div class="modal-body"> 2200<div id="gpw-loading-testimonial" style="display: none;"> 2201<span class="fa-stack fa-3x"> 2202<i class="fa fa-comment-o fa-stack-2x theme-color-dk" aria-hidden="true"></i> 2203<i class="fa fa-spinner fa-stack-1x fa-spin theme-color-med" aria-hidden="true"></i> 2204</span> 2205<div class="theme-color-dk">Loading Testimonial...</div> 2206</div> 2207<div id="gpw-loading-gallery" style="display: none;"> 2208<i class="fa gallery fa-spinner fa-spin fa-4x theme-color-med" aria-hidden="true"></i> 2209<div class="theme-color-dk">Loading Case...</div> 2210</div> 2211<div id="gallery-testimonial-modal-content"></div> 2212</div> 2213</div> 2214</div> 2215</div>
2216<script src="/js/gpw-public.min.js" type="text/javascript"></script>
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2217<script src="/js/jquery.validate/jquery.validate.min.js"></script>
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2218<script src="/js/jquery.validate/additional-methods.min.js"></script>
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2225<script type="text/javascript"> 2226$(window).load(function() { 2227$('a[href^="#"]') 2228.not('[href="#"]') 2229.not('[href="#0"]') 2230.not('.accordion-toggle') 2231.click(function(event) { 2232event.preventDefault(); 2233document.querySelector(this.getAttribute('href')).scrollIntoView(this); 2234}); 2235}); 2236</script>
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