Dr. Jim Erpenbach’s Blog
Knoxville Dentist Quizzes on Teeth Whitening
Written by Jim Erpenbach DDSWith every year that passes, our teeth are likely to become increasingly stained, yellow, or dull from habits such as coffee, red wine, and tobacco products. Many people find that teeth whitening takes years off of their appearance, and helps them gain extra confidence in their beautiful smiles. Do you think you already know all there is to know…
Knoxville Dentist Challenges you to Dental Implant Quiz
Written by Jim Erpenbach DDSDental implants are becoming more common. It’s not surprising that this method of teeth replacement would become so popular. Nothing else matches the natural structure of a complete tooth (including roots) the way an implant does. Let’s find out just how much you already know about dental implants. Try this quiz from Knoxville dentist,…
Happy Halloween to Mothers and their Children from Knoxville Dentist
Written by Jim Erpenbach DDSMost American children will be out trick-or-treating in full force this evening. Just as they finish that last piece of candy in a month or so, the baked goods of Thanksgiving, and the decadent cookies and treats of Christmas will be overflowing. This time of year is a virtual landmine for children’s dental health. Sugar is lurking in every…
Good News for Chocolate Lovers from Knoxville Dentist
Written by Jim Erpenbach DDSIf you are a chocolate lover, you are probably very happy right about now. With Halloween less than a week away, your average grocery store is brimming with cacao based temptations. Chocolate is a very common comfort indulgence. Whether your desire for this melting delicacy is physical or psychological, there is good news for choc-aholics. In…
Preparing for a Sedation Dental Appointment in Knoxville
Written by Jim Erpenbach DDSThere are a multitude of reasons that a patient might opt for sedation when going to the dentist. Phobias and anxieties over going to the dentist runs so deep in certain patients, dental work is avoided for years. Eventually, the deterioration of neglected teeth ends up much worse, and the procedure the patient feared transitions into a need for…
Knoxville Dentist on Breast Cancer and Oral Health
Written by Jim Erpenbach DDSBreast cancer awareness is heightened in the month of October. You have probably noticed a plethora of pink symbols out there. You may have friends on Facebook sharing their pink photos. All of this solidarity is a heart-warming symbol of how caring our society can be. For this reason, your Knoxville dentist, Dr. Jim Erpenbach, would like to point…
Knoxville Dentist Relates Dentistry to Lyme Disease
Written by Jim Erpenbach DDSLyme disease can be a difficult disease to identify. With a varying list of symptoms, this tick transmitted ailment often mimics other diseases. Many patients even report dental problems in association with this chronic infection. Your Knoxville dentist, Dr. Jim Erpenbach will explain how your dentist might be able to assist in the diagnosis of…
Knoxville Dentist Describes New Oral Cancer Test
Written by Jim Erpenbach DDSThe good news is, if you have a mouth lesion, there’s only a five to thirty percent chance that it will be cancerous. Still, sores, bumps, and abnormal spots in your mouth shouldn’t be ignored if they linger for weeks on end. We’re not saying that you should make a dental appointment any time you have a canker or cold sore. We…
Knoxville Dentist Invited to Exclusive Biomimetic Dental Conference
Written by Jim Erpenbach DDSKnoxville dentist, Dr. Jim Erpenbach, is pleased to have been invited to an exclusive conference on biomimetic dentistry. This meeting-of-the-minds is run by David Allman, and will be held in Sardinia. Dr. Erpenbach’s role will be as a Training Mentor for those in attendance, who are primarily European dental professionals. The grueling task…
Knoxville Dentist Can “Clearly” Correct Your Crooked Smile
Written by Jim Erpenbach DDSAre you looking for a solution to the idea of sporting embarrassing orthodontics in order to straighten your smile? There are new options in this day-and-age that can allow patients that are unhappy with the alignment of their smiles to undergo correction in a practically invisible way. ClearCorrect involves clear alignment trays that can be…