ABC Dental Center

Dolphins

dental — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:50:31 +0000

Dolphins have 96 teeth!

Sharks

dental — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:51:51 +0000

Sharks have 5 to 15 rows of teeth — and they keep getting new teeth all their lives!

Walrus Tusks

dental — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:51:18 +0000

Walrus tusks can weigh up to 12 pounds!

Hippos

dental — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:50:58 +0000

Hippos clean their teeth by letting fish swim in their mouths!

When should my child first see a dentist?

dental — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:58:08 +0000

It is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry that your child should visit the dentist by his/her first birthday.

What should I expect at my child’s first visit?

dental — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:08:05 +0000

You are welcome to go back with your child who will first see a dental assistant or hygienist. Your child will have their teeth cleaned and any necessary x-rays will be taken. Then your child will meet the dentist for a thorough exam of their teeth and surrounding structures. We will also provide you with a personalized home care program that includes advice on tooth brushing and flossing, dietary and fluoride recommendations and a recommended treatment explanation that is written on their dental report card.

Dr. Greg Denton

dental — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:00:08 +0000

Gregory L. Denton D.D.S, P.A. received his undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California and his dental degree from the University of Michigan. Next he completed a 2-year residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology at the University of North Carolina. Dr. Denton continued his education with an Oral and Maxillofacial internship at the University of California, San Francisco, followed by a General Practice residency at the Veterans’ Administration Hospital in Sepulveda, California. This was followed by an additional internship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, TX.

Dr. Denton then worked for a large pediatric dental group in California where he decided that working on children was truly what he enjoyed most. Dr. Denton and his family moved back to North Carolina and he started his own practice in Hendersonville where he only treats children. Dr. Denton has been treating children for more than 9 years. He lives in Asheville with his lovely wife and three beautiful children. Dr. Denton strives to treat each and every child with kindness, compassion and no differently than he treats his own children.

Alicia Eberhardt

dental — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:00:44 +0000

Alicia Eberhardt is the office manager and Interpreter. She has been with Dr. Denton since the opening of the office in June 2007. She served in the United States Navy for 6 years as a dental hygienist. After leaving the Navy, it was back to school where Alicia completed studies to become a Community Spanish Interpreter (A.A.S degree) and earned a certificate in teaching English as a second language. Alicia has taught kindergarten and 1st grade in Zaragoza, Spain, and kindergarten in Taipei, Taiwan for several years prior to moving to Hendersonville in August of 2003.

Misty Milks

dental — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:33:44 +0000

Misty Milks graduated from the dental hygiene program at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. She enjoys interacting and working with children. She and her husband have three children and multiple animals. When she has free time, she enjoys reading books, going for walks, and traveling.

Do cavities on baby teeth need to be fixed — won’t they just fall out anyway?

dental — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 13:16:05 +0000

Baby teeth are a very important part of your child’s overall health and appearance and they lay the foundation for healthy permanent teeth. Cavities and infections associated with baby teeth can damage the permanent teeth. Baby teeth are important for proper eating and chewing. They provide space for the permanent teeth, guiding them into the correct position. They also can affect the development of speech.