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Whether you’re experiencing severe pain because of a tooth infection or had a tooth suddenly knocked out, don’t panic! We can help! At Biggers Family Dentistry, we handle dental emergencies in a much more personal way. Instead of using an answering service, Dr. Hood Biggers will personally take your call. Depending on your situation, Dr. Biggers will decide whether he needs to see you ...

Companies have latched onto the fact that consumers want whiter, brighter teeth in the most convenient way possible. These days, you can’t walk down the aisles of a supermarket without being hit in the face with advertisements for whitening toothpaste, mouthwashes, strips, gels, chewing gum, and more. At Biggers Family Dentistry, we want to help you cut through the clutter and reveal the ...

As Dr. Hood Biggers of Biggers Family Dentistry explains in the video below, dentistry isn’t what it used to be. Because of that, many patients may associate a trip to the dentist with uncomfortable or even painful procedures. The good news is that’s no longer the case! Thanks to advancements in dental treatments, comfort options, and even sedation dentistry, we can put your mind at ease ...

Do you send out a holiday greeting card with your family’s photo on it? Perhaps you get the whole family together to pose for a picture on Thanksgiving or Christmas Day. There are certainly a lot of pictures taken during the holiday season. Is your smile photo ready? If you’re too embarrassed to flash your smile for the camera, it’s time to consider cosmetic dentistry. At Biggers ...

You wake up feeling groggy yet again. You slept for nine hours, but you feel like you hardly slept four. Then your partner tells you it happened again. You woke them up several times, gasping for air, after not breathing for up to a full minute. “How can I sleep when I’m so worried about you?” Your partner reminds you, frustrated with their own lack of sleep. Upon realizing your ...

There’s no messing around when it comes to pain in your jaw. There are several factors that can contribute to jaw pain, which makes it hard to narrow them down. At Biggers Family Dentistry, we can help. When you come in for a consultation, we will work to find the cause of your pain, so we can quickly provide relief. No matter whether you’ve experienced a sports injury or are suffering ...

Is there anything more embarrassing than being told your breath stinks? Suddenly you’re left covering your mouth while you frantically search for a breath mint. Even worse, perhaps, is when your breath smells so bad that everyone around you is too afraid to tell you. Then you’re left going about your day, not realizing the stench you’re leaving behind. Bad breath is embarrassing for ...

Root canals have developed a bad reputation for giving patients quite a fright, but why? As Dr. Hood Biggers explains in the video below, people associate the term “root canal” with pain, even though the procedure really doesn’t actually hurt. In the words of Dr. Bigger himself “We will not perform a root canal on anyone if we’re going to hurt them.” Dr. Biggers will go above ...

Your teeth put up with a lot, there’s no denying that. But as tough as they are, they can still break down and decay if not cared for properly. Cavities, or holes in your teeth, can develop in decaying teeth. If you do have a cavity, don’t be embarrassed. The majority of us will have a cavity at some point in our lifetime. The important thing is that you get it taken care of as soon as ...

A broken tooth can be a bit scary, but don’t panic. Not only are we experienced in dealing with dental emergencies, but we offer a same-day treatment plan that can have you back to normal in no time at all. In the video below, Dr. Hood Biggers discusses our ability to offer same-day dental crowns to patients with broken teeth. Watch the video to learn more about how we’re able to get you ...