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 ...

If you feel dental pain when you eat your favorite foods, have issues being understood when you're talking, or feel embarrassed to smile in photos, restorative dentistry at McRae Family Dental in Athens, GA can help!  If you have damaged and unhealthy teeth, you're not alone. Many people with failing teeth live more stressful and painful ...

Don’t you just love to get outdoors to enjoy the crisp fall air and the beautifully rich colors of the changing autumn leaves? Most of us do! Where we don’t like to see things changing color is in our smiles. That’s why teeth whitening is the most requested cosmetic dental treatment in dental offices across the country. It’s also ...

Yolanda spent years struggling with dental fear, and it kept her from having the healthy smile she deserves. But when you watch her video testimonial, you’ll hear Yolanda talk about the ways our friendly team in Athens, GA put her at ease so she could finally put dental fear behind her and make routine care an easy part of her life. With ...

As the fall season changes leaves into beautiful shades of red, orange, and yellow, the last thing you want is for your teeth to become a noticeable shade of yellow too. However, if that’s happened, unlike the fall leaves, you can do something about it! We’re discussing the common causes of stained teeth – and what you can do about ...

Living with chronic pain is so much more than just a physical problem. It’s something that can impact your mental health, happiness, and your quality of life. But with certain kinds of pain, such as headaches, migraines, and a host of other unpleasant symptoms of TMJ problems, your Athens dentist may have the secret to long-lasting ...

How different would your life be if you had healthier teeth and gums? What about if your smile looked brighter, healthier, and more attractive? If you’re someone who’s struggled for years with various oral health problems, then it’s probably not easy to imagine all the ways your quality of life would improve if you were able to get ...