Gum Disease: Are You at an Increased Risk?

A common, but severe oral health condition that often arises in men and women alike is known as gum disease. Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is an oral health condition that arises due to infections within your gum tissue. If gum disease is present, tooth slippage and eventual tooth loss can occur. Risk factors for gum disease include... read more »

The Care and Maintenance of Your Toothbrush

Most of the things we use in our lives need to be tuned up, updated, adjusted, repaired, or refreshed. Your toothbrush is not one of those things. There isn’t much to it, a handle and some bristles and… well, that’s pretty much it. Even though it is a simple tool it does need a little care to make sure it... read more »

Increase Your Brushing Skills With These Tips

Brushing your teeth is pretty simple, right? Toothpaste on brush, brush to mouth, scrub, done. Right? Actually, brushing effectively is more complicated than that. It’s important to know the right way to brush your teeth so you can protect your oral health from bacteria that can lead to cavities and tooth erosion. Dr. Bradley Dyer amassed some tips for you... read more »

A Healthy Body Begins With a Healthy Smile

Did you know that your body's well-being depends on a healthy smile? Unfortunately, when you suffer from poor oral health, your body is in harms way too. Skimping on your daily oral care routine is detrimental over time and especially when you also miss your six-month dental cleanings. Today, our dentist, Dr. Bradley Dyer would like to show you how your... read more »

Fact Finder: Tips to Improve Your Smile

Keeping your mouth clean should be at the forefront of all oral health care issues. If your mouth remains unclean and filled with harmful acids and bacteria, your teeth and gums will suffer. Furthermore, issues can arise that affect other areas of your body as well. If you wish to keep your mouth clean, obviously the most important thing should... read more »

Dental First Aid Kits

Anyone who has even heard of the Boy Scouts Knows the phrase “Be Prepared.” The motto of the U.S. Coast Guard is “Semper Paratus”, which means “Always Ready.” And of course, over the years, we have learned the value of being prepared with home emergency kits and first aid kits. With all that preparation, are you forgetting your teeth? Dental... read more »

Denture Care for a Confident Smile

Our motto at Bradley L. Dyer DDS PC is, smile with confidence! To help you maintain a smile you can be proud of, we offer custom dentures for our patients in Sevierville, Tennessee wanting both pleasing and comfortable dental solutions. After we restore your smile with the help of our dentures, you will need to take excellent care of them... read more »

Deliver Your Dental Comeback with Dentures

If you are missing any teeth, it would be wise to choose a tooth replacement as soon as possible. Missing teeth have been linked to an increase in tooth decay and can destabilize the gums in the area, knocking other teeth out of their positions. Deliver your dental comeback with dentures. Here are some guidelines and benefits to consider: -... read more »

The Many Benefits Flossing Can Provide

If you want a strong and healthy smile, then you need to floss your teeth at least once a day. “But why?” you might ask. Well, Dr. Bradley Dyer and our dental team will be happy to tell you why. Flossing is extremely beneficial for your oral health. In fact, it can help you in many different ways. To help... read more »

Is Your Infant Secretly Suffering from Baby Bottle Tooth Decay?

How can you tell if your infant is secretly suffering from baby bottle tooth decay? Baby bottle tooth decay is a common oral health disorder in infants that is the result of dental erosion. Baby bottle tooth decay is often caused by drinks put into baby bottles that are extra sugary and harmful to teeth. Listed below are a few... read more »