Dr. Marianna Kovitch Completes Academy of General Dentistry Fellow Award
In May 2021, Dr. Marianna Kovitch completed the prestigious Fellow Program with the Academy of General Dentistry. The AGD Fellow program was started to help general dentists continue their education and for the top dentists that are committed to oral care that goes above and beyond. In fact, only 6% of general dentists are AGD Fellows. […]
Kids and Fluoride: Get the Facts
Have you ever watched a child put toothpaste on their toothbrush? It’s not usually the delicate pea-sized amount that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends for kids 3 and older. Even for younger kids, the AAP says only to use a “smear (grain of rice amount)” prior to the 3rd birthday. But, why […]
Dr. Giesler on Atlanta and Company
In case you missed it, Dr. Giesler recently appeared on 11 Alive’s “Atlanta and Company” to talk about cosmetic dentistry and to show some real-life examples of cosmetic dentistry done right! Dr. Giesler explains how listening to her patients is the first thing she does to help them improve their smiles. As a successful cosmetic […]
Ask the Dentists
We want to hear from you! We get lots of questions from our patients when we see them for appointments, and we are always happy to answer them and help you stay informed about your dental health and wellbeing. But what about those questions or issues that may arise between your regular visits? Instead of […]
Are Porcelain Veneers Right For You?
What Are Dental Veneers? Veneers are custom-designed extremely thin shells resembling natural teeth that are carefully and artistically created by your dentist and fabricated in a dental lab. The veneers are then bonded over your own teeth and can serve several purposes, the most common including straightening, whitening and lengthening. The main goal of having […]
Bad Breath? Don’t Stand Too Close!
One of the most common questions our dentists get from patients is regarding bad breath, or halitosis. There’s nothing like a bout of bad breath to kick your confidence in the teeth and keep you from feeling your best. In order to treat this embarrassing and unpleasant condition (or even better, prevent it), it’s important […]
Do You Dislike The Numb Feeling After Going To The Dentist?
by Dina J. Giesler, D.D.S., M.A.G.D. Do you avoid the dentist because you dislike feeling numb? Do you feel numb for hours after getting a shot? For a lot of people, it’s hard to schedule a dental appointment during the day because of busy schedules. An important business lunch, dinner, or important presentation hinders many […]
A Smile Buckhead Living Magazine Article
A SMILE……The Universal Language It’s about the smile. It’s ALL about the SMILE. Just smile at someone and see what happens. The Smile is the Global communicator. No one should be ashamed to smile….it’s too easy to for us to give our patients great teeth. If you don’t smile because you are embarrassed of your […]
Safe Guard Athletes’ with Mouth Guards
April has been named the National Youth Sports Safety Month. Statistics show dental injuries are the most common injuries sustained during sports, most of which are preventable. As a dentist, and a mother of three, mouth guards are highly recommended for nearly all athletic sports. According to the Bureau of Health Education, it is estimated […]
Sugar Overload: When Sweet Turns To Sour
On average, children consume 32 tablespoons of sugar per day. Talk about sugar overload! Despite the health warnings against sugar, there is no sign of slowing. It is found in most foods, including canned veggies, baby formulas, soda, bread, spaghetti sauce and microwaveable meals – whether it be natural or added. Our lack of knowledge […]