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You should repair a chipped tooth to prevent further damage to the tooth and surrounding teeth, as well as to improve your appearance and maintain proper oral health. A chipped tooth can lead to sensitivity, decay, and even infection if left untreated.  Additionally, repairing the tooth can help restore proper chewing function and prevent ...

A popular and effective alternative to traditional metal braces for straightening teeth, clear aligners offer several advantages, including a more discreet appearance, greater comfort, and the ability to remove them for eating and brushing.  Clear aligners are also customized to fit your teeth, ensuring a precise and comfortable fit. If ...

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news about Dr. McRae and his historic career as your Athens, GA dentist! Dr. Matthew McRae was recently honored by Augusta University’s Dental College of Georgia as one of their most distinguished alumni. The college held a portrait unveiling to honor Dr. McRae and one other dentist, Dr. James L. ...

Even though flowers can be a lovely surprise, they aren’t the kind of gift that lasts. Cosmetic dentistry in Athens, GA, on the other hand, can make a great gift for Mother's Day because it is a way to help your mother feel confident and proud of her smile. Whether it's teeth whitening, veneers, or a full smile makeover, cosmetic dentistry ...

Wisdom isn’t the only thing that comes with age — your wisdom teeth do, too! These third molars typically come in from ages 17 and 21. When they grow correctly, your wisdom teeth help you chew. But when they don’t, they can get infected or impacted and cause pain, requiring oral surgery. That’s where we can help! We’ll remove your ...

Are you looking to put new life into your smile? Our cosmetic dentistry options can help with that! Visit McRae Family Dental in Athens, GA and ask about which procedure is right for you and your teeth. Make your smile radiant again with dental veneers, teeth whitening, crown lengthening, clear aligner options, and more! Visit McRae Family ...

It’s an exciting time — your child is ready for their first dental visit! In the series of firsts, oral health is a pretty important one. We see children as young as 2 at McRae Family Dentistry, and as an office that prioritizes family dental care, we grow with you! Taking your child to the dentist for the first time is an important ...

Spring is finally here, and that means we’ll all have so much to celebrate in the coming months. This time of year is busy, busy, busy, full of social activities and special occasions where you’ll want to look great and feel confident. Before your calendar fills up with weddings, showers, graduation parties, and so much more, get a ...

Visiting the dentist comes easily to a lot of people.  It’s normal to feel a bit nervous at the start of an appointment, but for the most part, people feel completely calm after a few minutes. For millions of others, however, fear of the dentist is what stands between them and a healthy mouth. Kevin used to be one of them, ...