Now that summer’s here, it is absolutely normal to see your kids enjoy a bit of down time and indulge in a little bit of laziness after the psychological drain of school and all that brings – including sports, clubs, and other organized activities. With them staying around the home, they also have more access […]
For years, TMJ was one of those scary acronyms that you rarely heard – but it was scary because, when you did hear it, it was usually in reference to someone having severe jaw pain. And whatever it was, you wanted nothing to do with it. But what is TMJ? How does it happen? What […]
We live in an age of impressive technological advances – and that includes every aspect of our lives, including dental care. From teeth whitening to, yes, even lasers, modern dentistry offers so many effective treatments that are also painlessly applied that it seems almost crazy that when people think of teeth straightening, many still conjure […]
Our annual Patient Appreciation Day event is April 29, 2022 from 11:30AM – 2:30PM at our BGW Dental office in Gainesville. We will have a large tent for those patients who would love to stay and enjoy hamburgers, chicken, coleslaw, BBQ beans, cookies, and brownies. There will also be a drive through for those of […]
Since 1974, BGW Dental Group has served patients throughout northeast Georgia. But just because we serve the dental needs of our community, doesn’t mean everyone attends every scheduled appointment nor that everyone in our community has a dentist. In fact, 9 out of 10 adults having some degree of tooth decay and 90% of adults […]
There are many dental challenges a patient can face nowadays. From cavities and gum disease to root canal issues and tooth decay, the stream of negative dental situation is endless. Among the trickiest scenarios is a chipped tooth, a situation that requires immediate yet detailed and meticulous care. Luckily, dentists can indeed repair a chipped […]
A Vacation For Your Mouth Ah, the holidays – a time when you get to visit family and enjoy spending time with loved ones. And, with decreasing COVID numbers and increasing vaccination rates, we hope this year will be a more “normal” holiday season. But just because you take a break and travel to see […]
Time To Care For Your Teeth From the time you can remember, you probably had your parents challenging you to, “take care of your teeth!” As you grew up, you learned that there was a reason for that: Strong oral health allows you to maintain best health practices throughout your entire body, as well as […]
Dr. Tuggle Is Making A Wishes Come True Every year, philanthropic foundations like Make-A-Wish Georgia help transform the lives of thousands of children wish by wish, grant by grant, donation by donation. Through corporate sponsorships, special events, and individual contributions, Make-A-Wish gets one step closer towards improving the lives of our own community members. Dr. […]
Developing Oral Complications During Cancer Treatment When it comes to children’s oral health, each year in the U.S. there are an estimated 15,780 children between the ages of birth and 19 years of age who are diagnosed with cancer. Approximately 1 in 285 children in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer before their 20th […]
