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Welcome
Our Practice
Dental Services
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Cosmetic Dentistry
Restorative Dentistry
General Dentistry
Smile Gallery
Become a Patient
Reviews
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May 10, 2022
TMJ, Sleep Apnea, Prevention, General Dentistry
James Swick
Why Do I Grind My Teeth at Night?

Have you been waking up for years with a sore jaw and you write it off as getting older or simply deal with it? Your dentist in Columbia can reassure you that teeth grinding is more common than you might think.

Why Do I Grind My Teeth at Night?
May 6, 2022
General Dentistry, Oral Hygiene, Prevention
James Swick
Have Fun in the Sun This Summer: 3 Tips for a ...

Things are heating up, and we know how exciting it can be to get out and travel to experience all that the gorgeous summer season has to offer us. Your Columbia dentist is excited too…

Have Fun in the Sun This Summer: 3 Tips for a Healthy Mouth
April 12, 2022
General Dentistry, Prevention
James Swick
Is Using Mouthwash Everyday Bad for You?

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of just-brushed teeth, and your dentist in Columbia recommends that all patients brush their teeth two times a day and floss…

Is Using Mouthwash Everyday Bad for You?
April 8, 2022
oral health, Prevention, Restorative Dentistry
James Swick
What Causes Cavities Besides Sugar?

Join your dentist in Columbia as we share some of the other main things that can cause cavities…

What Causes Cavities Besides Sugar?
March 29, 2022
General Dentistry, Oral Hygiene, Prevention
James Swick
How To Tell If You Need to See a Dentist in ...

Preventive dental appointments can keep problems from popping up unexpectedly and reduce the need for quick, emergency dental care. But if you do experience a dental problem, how do you know if you need to see a dentist or not?

How To Tell If You Need to See a Dentist in Columbia
James Swick
October 18, 2018
Cosmetic Dentistry, teeth whitening

How to Get a Better Looking Smile

James Swick
October 18, 2018
Cosmetic Dentistry, teeth whitening
How to Get a Better Looking Smile

When it comes to improving the appearance of your smile, the best place to start is by talking with your dentist in Columbia about cosmetic dentistry. There are many forms of cosmetic dentistry available to fix nearly anything you dislike about your smile…

Tagged: Cosmetic dentistry

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James Swick
October 9, 2018
Oral Hygiene, oral health, Prevention, General Dentistry

It’s National Dental Hygiene Month at Your Columbia Dental Office

James Swick
October 9, 2018
Oral Hygiene, oral health, Prevention, General Dentistry
It’s National Dental Hygiene Month at Your Columbia Dental Office

The month of October seems to kick off the beginning of the holiday season, and at our dental office in Columbia, we have one more reason to celebrate! Every October the …

Tagged: Hygienist, Dental Hygienist, Hygiene

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James Swick
September 27, 2018
Dental Emergency, Prevention, oral health

How to Stop a Toothache

James Swick
September 27, 2018
Dental Emergency, Prevention, oral health
How to Stop a Toothache

While the best way to treat a toothache is to see your dentist in Columbia as quickly as you can, there are some things you can do before your appointment to help ease the pain…

Tagged: tooth pain, toothache, stop toothache

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James Swick
September 25, 2018
Prevention, Oral Hygiene, General Dentistry

Bad Breath Remedies

James Swick
September 25, 2018
Prevention, Oral Hygiene, General Dentistry
Bad Breath Remedies

At our dental office in Columbia, we understand how having bad breath can affect our patients’ lives. We’re commonly asked what causes bad breath in the first place, and more importantly, how to make it go away…

Tagged: Dental Hygiene, bad breath, gum disease

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James Swick
September 11, 2018
oral health, Oral Hygiene, whole body health

Eat Whole Grains for a Healthy Smile

James Swick
September 11, 2018
oral health, Oral Hygiene, whole body health
Eat Whole Grains for a Healthy Smile

In this blog, our Columbia dental office covers some quick facts about whole grains and how it relates to good oral health, as well as some of the best ways you can help your family get enough of the good stuff.

Tagged: oral health, healthy living, heart health, prevention

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James Swick
August 27, 2018
Cosmetic Dentistry, Prevention

How to Get a Whiter Smile

James Swick
August 27, 2018
Cosmetic Dentistry, Prevention
How to Get a Whiter Smile

At our dental office in Columbia, we can help transform your smile from dull or discolored to bright, white, and something with which you’re confident.

Tagged: smile whitening

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James Swick
August 15, 2018
oral health, General Dentistry, Oral Hygiene

Why Your Mouth Waters

James Swick
August 15, 2018
oral health, General Dentistry, Oral Hygiene
Why Your Mouth Waters

At our dental office in Columbia, we talk about mouth watering in terms of dental health. While saliva is an important part of maintaining good oral health, too much of it could be a sign of hypersalivation…

Tagged: hypersalivation, mouth watering

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James Swick
July 24, 2018
Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic Dental Veneers

James Swick
July 24, 2018
Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic Dental Veneers

At our dental office in Columbia, we want everyone to be confident with their smiles. But we know that sometimes that’s just not the case. Instead of living with a smile you’re unhappy with…

Tagged: dental veneers, veneers, Cosmetic dentistry

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James Swick
July 12, 2018
Prevention, General Dentistry

Manual Toothbrush, or Electric Toothbrush? That is the Question...

James Swick
July 12, 2018
Prevention, General Dentistry
Manual Toothbrush, or Electric Toothbrush? That is the Question...

At our dental office in Columbia, we want to help declutter the confusion and answer the question once and for all -- manual or electric, which is better?

Tagged: Dental Hygiene, Oral Health

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James Swick
June 25, 2018
Sedation Dentistry, Prevention, oral health, General Dentistry

Different Types of Sedation Dentistry

James Swick
June 25, 2018
Sedation Dentistry, Prevention, oral health, General Dentistry
Different Types of Sedation Dentistry

It’s quite common to be afraid of the dentist as between 30 and 40 million people report dental fear. At our dental office in Columbia, we want everyone to know that there are ways to overcome this fear through sedation dentistry…

Tagged: Sedation, anxiety, nitrous

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