From Our Practice
Long-form guides and notes from the team.
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Teeth Grinding, TMJ Pain, and Night Guards: How They Connect
May 31, 2026
Grinding, TMJ pain, and worn-down teeth look like three separate problems. They're usually one story, told over years. Here's how the cascade connects, and how we stop it.
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The 6 Essential Steps to Choosing a Cosmetic Dentist
May 31, 2026
A 6-step framework from Dr. Ashish Patel on how to evaluate cosmetic dentists: the credential problem, the AACD membership question, consultation questions to ask, and what real photo galleries and honest pricing look like.
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Dental Implants: From Consultation to a Smile That Lasts
May 31, 2026
A missing tooth changes more than your smile. It changes the bone underneath. Here is how Dr. Patel and the team at Dentistry at East Piedmont actually approach implant cases, from the first 3D scan through the day you walk out forgetting which tooth was missing.
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Porcelain Veneers: The Complete Patient Guide
May 31, 2026
The basics of porcelain veneers are easy to find. The decision is what gets skipped. Here is how our doctors think about smile design, lifespan, the bonding-vs-veneers-vs-crowns triangle, and what the first consultation actually solves for.
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Professional Teeth Whitening: KöR, Zoom, and Take-Home Trays Compared
May 31, 2026
Dr. Ashish Patel walks through the three professional whitening paths offered in our Marietta practice, then explains how to pick the right one, how to protect your result, and why the drugstore version keeps falling short.
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Same-Day CEREC Crowns: How One Visit Replaces Three Weeks of Waiting
May 31, 2026
A minute-by-minute walk through what actually happens when you get a CEREC crown in one visit, and what to do if an older crown comes loose before you can get in.