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Jan
23

Key Smile Membership Program for Affordable Dental Care

At Sandy Springs, GA Proud Smiles our team strives to offer patients quality dentistry at affordable rates. Dr. Brenda Paulen wants more patients to have access to the oral health care they need. That is why Proud Smiles offers Key… - By Dr. Paulen

Jan
12

Vaping : No Better Than Smoking

Did you know that recent studies show E-Cigs to be just as harmful, if not more harmful, to your oral health as cigarettes? If you are using E-Cigs to quit smoking, you may want to reconsider. Vaping is now thought… - By Dr. Paulen

Dec
20

Pregnancy And Your Oral Health

Congratulations! We are excited for the arrival of your new baby and future member of our Proud Smiles dental care family! Pregnancy is an exciting time. You may be eating well, and getting some exercise for the health of you… - By Dr. Paulen

Dec
13

Give The Gift of Oral Health!

Your Holiday Gift Guide At Proud Smiles in Sandy Springs, we think the best gift you can give is a healthy, happy smile. Dr. Brenda Paulen helps patients achieve their healthy, functional and beautiful smile every day and wants her… - By Dr. Paulen

Nov
17

National Smoke Out- A Success Story

Today is the The American Great Smoke Out. Every third Thursday of November the American Cancer Society hosts the event to help motivate smokers to quit. Smoking is a leading cause of cancer and increases your risk of a multitude… - By Dr. Paulen

Nov
16

Benefits of Mercury Free Fillings

Dental fillings have long been the dentistry standard for fixing tooth decay. Old metal fillings contained mercury and were unsightly. Modern, mercury free, dental fillings are not only a common dental treatment but have proven to be effective and long… - By Dr. Paulen

Nov
03

Dental Fitness

Preventive dental care is your first defense against serious dental health concerns. A strict daily oral hygiene routine- brushing and flossing twice a day- and regular visits to the dentist are the best way to fend off complex dental health… - By Dr. Paulen

Oct
27

Halloween Candy And Your Oral Health

The scariest part of Halloween is the damage all that candy does to your teeth! Spooky plaque feeds off sugar, allowing it to rapidly spread and take over your mouth. Plaque buildup can cause gum disease, bad breath, sensitive teeth,… - By Dr. Paulen

Oct
11

Snap On A Happy Smile

Do you feel embarrassed by chipped and crooked teeth? Is your smile worn down and prematurely aging you? Do you suffer from severe dental anxiety that is keeping you from getting the dental healthcare you need? Don’t let a lack… - By Dr. Paulen

Sep
28

Fighting Tooth Decay

Tooth decay and cavities affect most patients at some point in their lives. Children and adults are equally susceptible to decay, which is the result of harmful bacteria making their way into the crevices in our teeth, filled by sugars… - By Dr. Paulen