Tag Archives: Golsen Family Dentistry

So, You Have Been Told You Have A Cavity. What Does That Mean?

Posted on November 28, 2018 by Best Self Atlanta staff

By Jill M. Golsen, DMD You just came from your dental appointment. We spoke to you in what seemed to be another language. You nodded your head as if you understood— but did you? We said, “You have occlusal decay … Continue reading →

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Understanding Tooth Sensitivity

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Best Self Atlanta staff

By Jill M. Golsen, DMD and Justin Parente, DMD To understand why your tooth hurts, it’s best to start with a brief anatomy overview. A pearly, white shell called enamel covers the surface of the tooth. This hard enamel protects … Continue reading →

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Do You Have Xerostomia?

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Best Self Atlanta staff

By Jill M. Golsen, DMD If your tongue and cheeks have ever felt like they are stuck to your teeth or your mouth has felt like it is stuffed with cotton, then you know what I am talking about. What … Continue reading →

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Snoring? Let’s talk!

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Best Self Atlanta staff

By Jill M. Golsen, DMD When you got married your partner didn’t snore. Now, there is a chain saw in the bedroom. You have now moved to the guest room. You are grumpy, have dark circles under your eyes, are … Continue reading →

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The Cancer Connection: Human Papillomavirus and Oral Cancer

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Best Self Atlanta staff

By Jill Golsen, DMD Did you know? The number one cause of death from oral cancer is related to human papillomavirus (HPV). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this will be an epidemic that affects more than … Continue reading →

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Dental Care: Have you seen the inside of your mouth lately?

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Best Self Atlanta staff

By Jill M. Golsen, DMD Let me explain. As dentists, it was always a challenge for us to get patients to understand the worrisome issues we were seeing in their mouths. So the idea among patients to wait to take … Continue reading →

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