It's almost time for Halloween! With the spooky season in full swing, now is the time to come up with a strategy for keeping your child's smile safe while letting them enjoy this festive time of year! This means taking a look at some of the candies they should avoid and then enjoying better seasonal favorites. Halloween Sweets to Avoid... read more »

September is National Gum Care Month, so we want to help you see why your gums are so important to good oral health. Gum disease is a serious medical condition that can leave you with a gum infection that can spread to the supportive bone holding your teeth as well as deteriorate precious gum tissue. Untreated gum disease results in... read more »

You work diligently to protect your teeth by brushing and flossing every day and seeing our dentist at least twice a year. But what if you constantly wake up with a sore jaw after clenching your jaw and grinding your teeth all night? This tooth-damaging habit typically happens unconsciously, meaning you do it while you sleep and aren't aware of... read more »

Summer is now in full swing and your children will be busy making the most of it. We have some tooth-friendly tips to help you keep their smiles in tip-top shape -- even as their daily routines are slower and more relaxed -- so they don't get tooth decay! This is important because tooth decay is the most common childhood... read more »

School is out and busy summer sports are now taking place! If your child participates in high-impact sports or recreational activities, you'll want to make sure they have all the right safety equipment, including helmets, kneepads, elbow pads and a sports mouth guard! While summer is a great time to be outdoors for athletic events it is also a time... read more »

Our team at the dental office of Jerry L Butler DDS MAGD is proud to offer comprehensive dentistry treatments to help you and your family attain the good oral health and appealing smiles you want and deserve! We work hard to help you preserve your natural smile as long as possible with treatments that can help you get there. Our... read more »

Accidents can happen at any time, and when it comes to emergency dental care, our team is prepared to help you deal with an oral or facial trauma. The good news is, there are ways to be prepared as well as things you can do to prevent accidents from occurring so you can avoid permanent damage. For example, we offer... read more »

Do you frequently wake up with migraines or pounding headaches? There is pain relief for this if you are currently suffering from them. Our caring dental team offers a free consultation for patients who have frequent head pain whether in their temple areas, side of the head, behind the eyes or at the base of the skull (in the back... read more »

Are you looking to straighten your teeth so that your teeth look, feel and function their best? Our dentist, Jerry L. Butler DDS, MAGD, is happy to provide clear aligners and  Invisalign® instead of traditional braces in Boone NC for our patients wanting straight teeth and an aligned smile and bite. Our clear aligners give you the look you want... read more »

It's a new year and with it come resolutions to help improve our appearance. One easy way to improve your smile is to get your teeth whitened! This simple yet effective cosmetic treatment option can visibly brighten your teeth in just one treatment. That's because we use effective and professional whitening treatments that are both powerful and safe, so you... read more »