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At Advanced Dental Concepts, we are committed to providing optimum care for all our patients in a compassionate manner. Your health and comfort are foremost in our minds. We will thoroughly evaluate your dental needs and make recommendations to provide you with a complete care program to achieve your goals.

Whether you've been seen by Drs. Faulkner or Spurlock for a week, months or years, we'd love to hear your feedback about how our dental practice is faring! There are lots of ways you can share your thoughts about Advanced Dental Concepts with the rest of the world, but we encourage you to head to our Google Local page and write a review there. Or, you may review us on Yelp or Facebook if you wish. After all, reviews help us create more beautiful smiles in Pace and surrounding communities!

You may write a review here. Thanks in advance and have a great week! We look forward to reading your reviews!

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At Advanced Dental Concepts, we are committed to providing optimum care for all our patients in a compassionate manner. Your health and comfort are foremost in our minds.

Even if you only see us for your appointment on a regular basis, did you know that you can now connect with us on Facebook?

There, we share office news and updates, so check it out! By Liking our page, you will receive updates from our office automatically in your news feed!

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Bad breath? We can help!

At Advanced Dental Concepts, we know bad breath can be a real downer, especially when you're out on a date with that man or woman you’ve had a crush on all these months! However, we want you to know bad breath can be prevented!

Bad breath, or as Drs. Faulkner or Spurlock may call it “halitosis,” is caused by odor-producing bacteria that grows in your mouth. This bacteria gathers on bits of food in your mouth and between your teeth and release sulfur compounds making your breath smell.

Here are three ways you can prevent bad breath, courtesy of Dr. Andrew Weil:

1. Brush your tongue.

2. Keep your mouth hydrated.

3. Freshen your mouth.

Also, here are some common myths about halitosis:

Myth #1: Mouthwash will make my breath smell better

Mouthwash will make your breath smell better, but it is only a temporary fix. If you use mouthwash, just know that you will still need to brush and floss when you get the chance as mouthwash alone will not kill all of the bacteria producing germs in your mouth. When choosing a mouthwash, pick an antiseptic with plaque-reducing compounds. Also make sure any dental products you choose comes with the American Dental Association’s (ADA) seal of approval!

Myth #2: I brush my teeth; I will never have bad breath

Brushing your teeth will save you from having breath, but the truth is most people only brush their teeth for about 30-45 seconds! You need to brush your teeth for at least 2 minutes, twice a day to give your teeth a thorough cleansing. It’s also important to brush your tongue, which is where a majority of odor causing bacteria like to hang out. Lastly, flossing to remove food and plaque between the teeth will also help reduce your chances of having bad breath!

Myth #3: If I don’t smell it, then my breath is fresh

This is a false assumption in every sense of the word! The truth is that the breath you breathe out is not the same breath coming out when you talk to someone. When you breathe you are not using your throat as you do when you are talking; and when you talk more breath moves over the back of your mouth where bacteria is causing bad breath.

For more information on halitosis, we encourage you to give us a call or ask us on Facebook!

Smile! June marks National Smile Month!

Our friends at the American Dental Association discovered that a person's smile was important than their eyes, hair and body as the most important physical feature. After all, there's a big reason why Americans spend about $2.75 billion each year on cosmetic dentistry: people want to look (and feel) great.

That brings us to June, also known as National Smile Month. It's a great time for Drs. Faulkner and Spurlock to remind all of our patients to practice good oral hygiene between your visits to Advanced Dental Concepts.

Here are a few simple steps you can take to improve your oral health so that you may celebrate National Smile Month for many years to come:

* Brush at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.
* Floss everyday to clean between your teeth.
* Reduce your intake of sugary foods and drinks.
* Visit our office regularly (usually every six months).

If you have questions about any of these tips, we encourage you to give us a call at (850) 304-0027. We hope you have a wonderful weekend! Get out there and share your beautiful smiles with the world!