We have been celebrating Earth Day each April since 1970! It’s recognized as a day to bring awareness to our planet, address environmental concerns and protect our precious resources. At Gillespie Dental Associates, we feel it’s important for everyone to do their share – big or small. We decided to dedicate our next several posts to sustainable, eco-friendly topics. In... read more »
Did you know that Asheville is one of the “greenest” neighborhoods in North Carolina? For the last 30 years, Gillespie Dental Associates has committed to contributing positively to the sustainability practices of our community through implementing products and practices that encourage a healthy environment. Lucky for us, we have an incredible asset to our team in Leah Gruitza, our Staff... read more »
When we found out ‘Love Your Pet Day’ was coming up on February 20th, we couldn’t wait to share fun photos of our furry friends with all of you! Our pets are affectionate, caring and compassionate. They are fun-loving and forgiving. They are family. I simply can’t say enough about animals and the countless, selfless benefits they provide us day... read more »
Have you ever brushed or flossed your teeth and noticed your gums bleeding? Did you shrug it off as if to say it was “normal?” The reality is, with optimal oral health, bleeding is in fact NOT normal. What Could Cause My Gums to Bleed? Your gums could be bleeding for a number of reasons... read more »
SMILE ADVANTAGE: Our Exclusive Dental Savings Plan This past year has been challenging for so many people. Many of you have lost benefits, including your dental insurance and we understand the importance of keeping on top of your health. We’d love to introduce you to a program we offer here called Smile Advantage. What is Smile... read more »
Thank you, Asheville! We recently received word from the Mountain Xpress that we have won “Best Dental Practice” in 2020! This means so much to each of us here at Gillespie Dental Associates, and to say that we are honored, is an understatement. The voting for this award took place at the onset of the global pandemic. Despite all... read more »
A dental prophylaxis, or prophy, is otherwise known as the “cleaning” you receive from your hygienist… and there is way more to this “cleaning” than you are probably aware of! Assessing the Situation: Prior to the actual cleaning, your hygienist will collect what we call, assessment data. He/she will do a quick intra-oral and extra-oral examination (often without you... read more »
We All Experience Stress: Unfortunately, none of us are immune to stress. We all face difficult situations from time to time whether it be related to our job, finances, a significant life change or a global pandemic. Stress can have a significant negative effect on our health. The key is to recognize it and utilize effective coping mechanisms to help... read more »
Welcome Back, Patients! We are wearing huge grins underneath our masks!! Over the past few months during NC’s “Stay at Home-Stay Safe” Order, we at Gillespie Dental Associates have had our eye on the future. During the period our office was closed, our management team was working tirelessly to research and plan what a safe and efficient office... read more »
Earth Day has been celebrated annually on April 22nd in the U.S. since 1970 and worldwide since 1990. This year marks its 50th Anniversary! It’s a day to recognize our environment and raise awareness to the negative effects of our actions. The theme of Earth Day 2020 is Climate Change. Its purpose is to educate and inspire people all over... read more »