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The More You Know

Dr. Chang is passionate about education of all kinds, especially when it relates to the health of our patients. Twice every month, Sweet City Smiles will post blogs about a variety of dental and health education topics. We hope you will find them interesting. Feel free to share, comment and join the conversation!

Posted December 13, 2024 / Blog, Dental Health, Patient Care
Dr. Chang

Smile Safari: An Introduction to Animal Teeth

If you and your child are the proud companions of a pet, there’s a good chance you’ve both thought or said something like: “Fluffy’s living the life. Instead of having to go to school or do chores, they can relax and sleep all day, getting up only to eat or maybe chase a laser if… (Read More)

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Posted November 27, 2024 / Blog, Dental Services, Patient Care
Dr. Chang

Dental Implants – A Security System for Your Smile

Your mouth is an intelligent system made to work with every piece doing its part. When you’re missing a tooth, the empty spaces are more than unsightly; they can be dangerous. Your other teeth, your gums, and even the bones in your face rely on you having a full smile. Enter dental implants. Thanks to… (Read More)

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Posted November 13, 2024 / Blog, Dental Health, Patient Care
Dr. Chang

Special Needs Dentistry: Everyone Deserves a Healthy Smile!

The Americans with Disabilities Act defines disability as a “physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.” (Specific examples of major life activities addressed by the ADA include functions such as caring for one’s self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, and learning.)  Disabilities may be congenital (present… (Read More)

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Posted October 27, 2024 / Blog, Dental Health, Patient Care
Dr. Chang

The Way Your Teeth Meet: Overbite Edition

Do you know the status of your occlusion? That’s the technical term used to describe the way your maxillary (upper) and mandibular (lower) teeth align. If you happen to have a bite that doesn’t connect quite right—or at all—it’s referred to as a malocclusion. You might ask yourself, “Well, I can eat and speak without any… (Read More)

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Posted October 13, 2024 / Blog, Dental Health, Patient Care
Dr. Chang

Why Haven’t My Child’s Permanent Teeth Come In?

If your child’s permanent adult teeth haven’t emerged promptly, you may wonder if there is a reason to worry. Sweet City Smiles would like to share a few possible reasons permanent adult teeth can be delayed.  Is There Enough Space for the New Teeth to Grow? The most common reason for permanent teeth to appear… (Read More)

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Posted September 27, 2024 / Blog, Dental Services, Patient Care
Dr. Chang

Does My Child Have to Have a Shot to Get Dental Work?

No one of any age gets shots in their mouth for fun, and fear of needles (trypanophobia) is a documented condition. Children may fear shots because they seem so unfamiliar, with a fear of potential pain. Does your child have to have a shot to get dental work? It will depend on the procedure being… (Read More)

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Posted September 13, 2024 / Blog, Dental Services, Patient Care
Dr. Chang

The Importance of Dental X-Rays

The technology of dental medicine is advancing by the minute. There are now sophisticated techniques for diagnosing and tracking oral cancer, correcting crooked teeth in less than a year, treating periodontitis (advanced gum disease) without surgery, and much more. Yet, when it comes down to diagnosing issues and creating an effective treatment plan, nothing beats a… (Read More)

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Posted August 27, 2024 / Blog, Dental Technology, Patient Care
Dr. Chang

Toothbrush Timers Can Make Brushing Fun for Kids!

Many parents wonder how to get—and keep—their kids interested in brushing their teeth. A wall chart with stickers may be enough, but some kids get bored more easily than others (especially in today’s digital age).  While you may wish at times that your kids didn’t spend so much time online, technology does offer some positives… (Read More)

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Posted August 13, 2024 / Blog, Community
Dr. Chang

Gum Disease: More Than Just Gums

Your Mouth: A Picture of Health Did you know that when a dentist looks at your mouth, they can tell a lot more than just how often you’re brushing? It’s true—your oral health is like a window into your lifestyle and habits. Dr. Chang at Sweet City Smiles should know. We’ve seen mouths from all… (Read More)

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Posted July 27, 2024 / Blog, Patient Care
Dr. Chang

Choosing the Right Dentist

It’s no secret that Sugar Hill, GA residents are careful about how they choose medical professionals for their family, but sometimes it’s not easy to find everything you want in a dentist. Sweet City Smiles understands that choosing a dentist is no small feat, so we’ve put together this guide to picking a dentist for… (Read More)

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