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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 February 27, 2024 / Blog, Dental Health
Dr. Chang

Can Children Have Gum Disease?

The smallest smiles in your family are as vulnerable to oral health issues as you are—likely even more so! Your oral hygiene regimen may already be thorough enough to keep your teeth free from cavities and your gums safe from gingivitis, but young ones typically need help brushing and flossing for years before their skills… (Read More)

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Posted February 13, 2024 / Blog, Dental Services, Dental Technology
Dr. Chang

Straight Talk on Straight Teeth: Do Braces Hurt?

Orthodontic treatments have been around for centuries, but luckily the materials and methods used have been updated with the expansion of education and technology. If they hadn’t, you might see metal bands or golden wires wrapped all the way around teeth instead of small brackets held in place by wires—or worse, cords made from animal… (Read More)

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Posted January 27, 2024 / Blog, Dental Services
Dr. Chang

Professional Dental Cleanings Make a Big Difference

You’ve been hearing it for years – “make sure to visit Sweet City Smiles twice a year for your regular cleanings.” Just in case you’ve ever wondered why regular dental cleanings are so important, Sweet City Smiles would like to take this opportunity to let Sugar Hill residents in on some information you don’t often… (Read More)

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Posted January 13, 2024 / Blog, Patient Care
Dr. Chang

Sports Drinks & Energy Drinks: Proceed with Caution

Dr. Chang at Sweet City Smiles wants to make sure our patients know all about healthy hydration. Most people already know that soda and juice aren’t great for teeth, but now the American Academy of Pediatrics is cautioning parents and caregivers that sports and energy drinks have similar negative effects. Sports drinks are intended to… (Read More)

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Posted December 27, 2023 / Blog, Dental Health, Patient Care
Dr. Chang

How Baby Teeth Help Mouths Grow Up Right

Every parent remembers seeing their baby’s first teeth emerge, watching the rest pop up, and finally cheering as their child loses their first baby tooth, all in the blink of an eye! In fact, baby teeth come and go so quickly that some people are led to believe they don’t have an impact on a… (Read More)

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Posted December 13, 2023 / Blog, Dental Services, Dental Technology
Dr. Chang

What a Great Smile! Dental Bonding for Kids

Dental bonding is a versatile cosmetic and restorative dental procedure that can be performed on patients of all ages. It can repair damage, fill gaps, and improve the look and structure of teeth. Sweet City Smiles wants all our patients to enjoy healthy, confident smiles, and if your child faces problems with chipped, misshapen or… (Read More)

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Posted November 27, 2023 / Blog, Dental Health
Dr. Chang

This Film Can Wreak Havoc on Your Child’s Smile

We’re not talking about a movie, but a hardened substance on your child’s teeth called tartar or calculus—another slightly confusing term, right? No math equations here, except maybe Plaque + Time = Tartar.   That’s right, tartar begins as plaque, which is the accumulation of tiny food particles and bacteria. Our mouths are home to upwards… (Read More)

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Posted November 13, 2023 / Blog, Patient Care
Dr. Chang

What Did My Dentist Just Say?

At Sweet City Smiles, education is paramount in our mission to help our Sugar Hill friends and neighbors improve and maintain their oral health. For this reason, we try to avoid using dental jargon when we’re speaking with our valued patient family.  However, there are terms that can’t be broken down as easily; in those… (Read More)

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Posted October 27, 2023 / Blog, Dental Health
Dr. Chang

Crack Down on Cracked Tooth Syndrome

Cracked tooth syndrome (CTS), also known as cracked cusp syndrome or split tooth syndrome, is a painful condition that results from a crack in one of your teeth. CTS can mean anything from a tiny hairline split in the crown to a fracture that goes all the way to the root.  If you have a… (Read More)

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Posted October 13, 2023 / Blog, Dental Health, Patient Care
Dr. Chang

Oral Health Tips at Every Age

A few things are equally important for your oral health, no matter what your age or stage of life. Good nutrition, brushing and flossing habits, visiting the dentist, and a little fluoride are always (always) the essentials – you won’t ever hear us say otherwise.   However, your dental hygiene routine requires unique considerations for each… (Read More)

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