When you walk into a room do you have the confidence to smile big or do your teeth hold you back? If you grin with your mouth closed instead of opened, you know what we’re talking about. For many people, the reason they don’t smile big is because of their front teeth; maybe they are […]

We all know how technology is constantly changing the entire world around us. If you’re over the age of 30, you can probably remember going to the “video store” and renting a movie. Kids these days? They don’t even know what Blockbuster, Movie Gallery, and other similar stores were! Today, they can watch movies on […]

Everyone knows someone who loved to skip classes or not complete homework in school. After all, ultimate frisbee sounds a lot more fun than organic chemistry class. The only problem, of course, is that when test time came around these students often found themselves in trouble. In the same way, it’s easy to get in […]

Here at Longleaf Dental, we aim to provide patients with a great experience. Visits to the dentist shouldn’t be stressful; they should be easy and comfortable. Despite this, we encounter many new patients who fear going to the dentist and have avoided it for years. We love the opportunity to change their perspective. We believe […]

You may have taken great care of your teeth over the years. You’ve brushed and flossed, kept them clean and white, and for the most part, you’re proud of your smile. The only problem is, there is a slowly growing dark spot right in the center of your smile: a gap in between your front […]

Have you ever heard someone say, “Good things take time?” Often this statement holds true. Many personal accomplishments take months or years to achieve: writing a popular novel, training for and running a marathon, enduring nine months of pregnancy, or working towards a career promotion. However, we at Longleaf Dental realize that waiting can be […]

Whether from decay or accidents, missing several teeth is never a good situation. Those missing teeth can impact our speech, chewing and digestion, confidence, and cause constant pain. A healthy bite is essential for healthy living, and if you’re missing several teeth, then you need to consider your options for replacing those teeth. In this […]

I’m sure you’ve been at the store to pick up some toothpaste and noticed an aisle full of teeth whitening products that promise you the moon. Leading brands like Crest, Colgate, Listerine, etc. all have teeth whitening products you can buy over the counter that promise to whiten your teeth significantly in just a few […]

Dental technology is expanding and improving by leaps and bounds every year. At Longleaf Dental, we pride ourselves on investing in these new technologies in order to continually provide top-quality care to our patients. Recently, we invested in both cone beam imaging technology and CEREC. While these two technologies perform different functions, they both enable […]