Oral Hygiene During Orthodontic Treatment

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Whether you are completing orthodontic treatment by Dr. Grady or an orthodontist, our wonderful hygienists always teach patients exactly how to take care of their teeth and gums during orthodontic care. Of course, knowing what to do and actually implementing new techniques are two different things and for most people, figuring out how to floss […]

Manual Toothbrush vs. Electric Toothbrush: Which Should I Use?

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Electric toothbrushes have been around for ages but are they necessarily better than manualtoothbrushes? What brand should I purchase? As with everything, there are pros and cons witheach and we have to evaluate these before making an informed decision. Electric Toothbrush vs. Manual: What’s the Difference? The basics are simple – you do the work […]

Happy Holidays!

Our office and team is in the Christmas Spirit, and in this time of taking care of those you love-and ourselves, we encourage you to schedule for that last minute cleaning or dental treatment. Your oral health and wellness matter to us and we are doing our very best to keep our patients safe by […]

Halloween 2020

At Grady Dental Care, our team can be a little… WITCHY! But our patients love celebrating the spooky Holiday with us. Below are some great pics from the Spooktacular day!

A Letter From Dr.Grady: Standard of Care

To our dedicated and loving patients of the Grady Dental Care Family, This year has been an unprecedented time, but with the grief and turmoil of the year, Grady Dental Care has taken this time to better ourselves and increase the Standard of Care for our patients. Standard of Care is a standard of ethics […]

A Message From Dr. Grady on Covid-19 & Our Precautions

I want to address the COVID-19 virus and the steps Grady Dental Care is taking to manage patent treatment.  We were asked by the CDC and ADA to discontinue routine dental care several weeks ago and recently received a green light to begin treating patients again.  Because of the contagious nature of the virus, we […]

Dr. Hayward Is Retiring

This announcement comes with a heavy heart, but today Grady Dental Care announces the retirement of Dr. David Hayward. He has worked with us for well over a decade and has been a tremendous asset to our office. We encourage his loyal patients to continue their cleanings and dental treatment at the office so we […]

How to Keep Your Gums Healthy

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A new patient presented to the office the other day with the most beautiful smile. His teeth where glistening white, perfectly straight, and his smile was infectious. Many people would be envious of such a Hollywood smile. However, when asked in conversation about his routine, he mentioned that often times when brushing or flossing his […]

How to Prepare for Your First Dentist Appointment

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You probably did your homework to choose your new dentist. By far, most of our patients find us through referrals from existing patients and for this we are very grateful. Most everyone has been to the dentist, but there are a few basic steps to keep in mind prior to your visit that will make […]

Do I Really Need a Night Guard? What you Need to Know

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We have many patients who come to the office complaining of headaches, waking up in the middle of the night, soreness of the jaw, or symptoms with certain teeth and they don’t have an explanation for what the source of the problem is.  When you come to the office many people have healthy teeth and […]