Are you unhappy with the color of your teeth? Are you interested in teeth whitening but worried about the treatment because you have sensitive teeth? If so, there are a few things you can do to protect your pearly whites while avoiding painful or uncomfortable side effects. If you’re interested in whitening your teeth, you should visit your dentist. While... read more »

When you think about different things you can add to your diet or oral health routine to help prevent cavities and improve the health of your mouth, you probably don’t think about using fluoride. However, Jackie Brown and the rest of our team here at JC Brown, DDS in Germantown, Tennessee, highly recommends the use of fluoride in your oral... read more »

Flossing is an important mainstay in the repertoire of excellent oral hygiene, and yet the one that seems to be overlooked the most. Brushing our teeth alone is not enough to remove all the food particles and residue that can get left behind and turn into plaque. With flossing, we can reach the spaces that toothbrushes cannot. Brushing and flossing... read more »

A dental crown in Germantown, Tennessee, is a strong, successful, and beautiful tooth-shaped cap that covers the entire surface of your tooth and improves its health and appearance. There are many benefits to a dental crown. In fact, it can be used in many different situations, and those situations are: -To protect a weak tooth from breaking that has been... read more »

The American Association of Endodontists estimates that an average of five million teeth are knocked out each year. Most are due to hard falls, blows to the face or sports injuries by athletes playing in contact sports without the benefit of a quality mouth guard. In most cases, a knocked out tooth leaves some remnants in the socket that must... read more »

E-cigarettes tend to be a popular alternative to the conventional cigarette. While avoiding traditional smoke may be useful, there is still some risk to using them. Furthermore, using e-cigarettes may not be great for your overall health, but would you be surprised to learn that they can affect your oral health as well? E-cigarettes contain the addictive drug nicotine. Although... read more »

An unappealing smile can leave you feeling awkward and uncomfortable in social situations. Here at JC Brown, DDS our team of highly trained dental professionals have the tools and training to give you the winning smile you’ve always wanted. Every year millions of Americans look in the mirror and wish they had a bright white smile. Most turn to retail... read more »

An oral emergency, like biting your tongue or lip, getting something stuck in your teeth and gums, or damage to one of your teeth, can be a serious cause for concern. While it’s impossible to prevent all oral emergencies from ever happening, JC Brown, DDS recommends stocking your first aid kit with a few common oral healthcare items. This will... read more »

At JC Brown, DDS, we are concerned about more than just your teeth. We want to help make sure your entire mouth is as healthy as possible. Part of that concern extends to our fight against cancer, specifically oral cancer. And since April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, we thought we should talk a little about it. Oral cancer is... read more »

Preventing cavities with your daily brushing and flossing routine along with regular dental checkups and cleanings can go a long way to helping teeth remain cavity-free. And since the 1970’s, dental sealants have been proven effective at helping molars and premolars remain maintain healthy molars. Known as pit and fissure sealants, dental sealants shield the back teeth from bacterial plaque and... read more »