Hello friends of Jim Erpenbach DDS. Welcome to my Knoxville dentistry blog. This site is for my family dentistry patients and anyone in the Knoxville area who is looking for a local experienced and thoughtful dentist. I invite you to call 865-584-8630 to schedule an evaluation. I’m not talking about an ordinary dental evaluation, although…
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Test Your Cosmetic Dentistry IQ
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Are you up on the latest cosmetic dentistry procedures offered by your West Knoxville dentist? Take our quiz and find out! 1. This popular treatment uses a dental composite that resembles enamel. This composite is applied to the surface of the teeth, sculpted, and then hardened and polished. A. Porcelain Veneers B. Flossing C. Defanging…
Knoxville Wants Silver Screen Smiles
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
With the constant media coverage of celebrities, many Knoxville cosmetic dentistry patients are interested in having a smile like the stars. With an experienced dentist and the right smile makeover procedures, anyone can have a smile they want to show off. Many smile makeovers include teeth whitening. There are a variety of ways this can…
Captivate Audiences Once Again
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Hello Knoxville! Remember when being a toothless five-year-old captivated friends and family? When a lisp was considered cute and endearing? Doesn’t really work for adults. Toothless smiles are awkward and lisps can make you self-conscious. But your days of drawing delighted looks and commanding a conversation may not be gone forever—even if you have gaps…
Clear Braces – Nearly Invisible Teeth Straightening for Knoxville Adults
If you want to get straight teeth or correct a bite problem, you have more orthodontic options in Knoxville than ever before. The current menu of orthodontic treatments requires a whole new glossary. Here are some of the common orthodontia terms heard around West Knoxville and Knoxville. Lingual Braces and Invisible Braces These are sometimes…
Smile Makeovers At Jim Erpenbach DDS
Many dental patients have experienced a boost in self-confidence by undergoing restorative or cosmetic dentistry at Jim Erpenbach DDS in Knoxville. I’m Doctor Jim Erpenbach. Nothing gives me more satisfaction than helping men and women dramatically improve their smile and overall self-esteem with the latest tooth restoration procedures to correct dental problems and imperfections. I…
Why Sports Drinks Put Teeth At Risk
Many health-conscious individuals in the Knoxville area exercise regularly, and many turn to sports drinks for hydration. While it’s true that they help maintain electrolyte levels in the body (and pose fewer health risks than energy drinks), their acidity can erode tooth enamel. And when tooth enamel erodes, those beautiful white teeth are more susceptible…
