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You deserve to love your smile. You should feel good about sharing your smile with the people you love in person and in pictures. You can transform your crooked smile and correct your bite problems with clear aligners. We offer both Invisalign and ClearCorrect at our Atlanta, GA office. Let us help you create the smile that you will ...

In our last blog, we encouraged you to give dental sedation a try if you’ve struggled to get the routine care you need for better oral health. As we close out the first month of a new year, we want to, once again, invite you to our Athens, GA dental practice to experience our patient-centered care for yourself.  Watch today’s video ...

If any of your New Year’s resolutions involve improvements to your general health, you can’t ignore your oral health. But your caring Athens, GA dentists understand how hard that is for people who struggle with dental fear and anxiety. When you can’t make yourself visit the dentist on a regular basis, you can’t be expected to maintain ...

Happy New Year! Your Athens, GA dentists are excited about all the possibilities a brand-new year brings. We also want to help you live your best life in 2023, starting with the solutions we can offer to turn back the clock and make you look years younger instead of one year older! Our cosmetic dentistry options range from teeth ...

Happy Holidays, from your friendly team of Athens, GA dentists! Our hope is that you enjoy this time with friends and loved ones and that the new year brings you health and happiness. We also want to let you know that we’re here to support your efforts for improving your smile in 2023, whether you’d like to brighten up dull, discolored ...

If you’re like most families, chances are Santa is going to slip some candy into your holiday stockings. And that’s OK! Occasional sweet treats won’t derail your dental health – especially if you see us regularly for cleanings and exams. That said, some candy is terrible for teeth while others aren’t so bad. Let us help you make ...

Stressed out this holiday season? If so, it’s certainly understandable. Whether it’s economic, health, or something else completely, this isn’t always the most joyous time of year. As a result, you might be grinding or clenching your teeth, skipping oral hygiene routines, drinking more alcohol, or ignoring dental pain that needs attention. ...

Being nervous about going to the dentist can be pretty normal. If you've had a negative experience in the past or just feel fearful about getting dental care, we understand. McRae Family Dental Athens, GA, understands. That's why we offer safe sedation options and other methods to ensure comfort and ease your dental anxiety during ...

Healthy gums are important to everyone’s dental health. Left untreated, gum disease can cause tissue and bone in your mouth to break down to the point where you lose teeth. Yet the condition can affect more than your mouth if you are a diabetic.  November is American Diabetes Month, which is a great time to highlight the connection ...

We’re in the thick of fall and winter sports. If you’ve got young athletes in the family, they are probably busy with games and practices. There’s a good chance they are wearing mouthguards to keep their smiles safe. But their mouths aren’t protected as well as they could be if their guards came from a store. A custom mouthguard is better ...