At First Dental of Bluffton, we want our patients in Bluffton, South Carolina, and the surrounding areas to know that taking good care of your oral health by brushing and flossing daily benefits not just your pearly whites, but your gum health as well. In fact, did you know that your gums, which cushion and support your teeth, are a... read more »

Chances are, if you're like most Americans, you have cosmetic problems with your smile. From stained to chipped teeth, our team here at First Dental of Bluffton has seen it all, and Dr. Charles W. Hobart II has the expertise to help you choose the best procedure in order to restore your smile to its former brilliance. A good smile... read more »

Feeling a sharp stinging pain when you eat hot, cold, sweet or acidic foods can have a significant impact on your daily quality of life. If you’ve been avoiding things like ice cream, orange juice and hot coffee just to prevent the pain of tooth sensitivity, it’s worth you time to investigate and address the cause of your tooth sensitivity... read more »

Sports injuries are somewhat common for athletes. Dental injuries, oral emergencies, and knocked out teeth are even more common in contact sports. This is especially true if you participate in rigorous athletics and contact sports without the protection of a quality mouth guard. If one of your teeth is knocked out, the chances are high that the remnants of the... read more »

Teeth whitening is the most popular cosmetic dental procedure. The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry found that what most people would like to improve about their smile is the shade of their teeth. Teeth whitening products include whitening toothpastes; over-the-counter gels, strips, and trays; and in-office whitening treatment. Dr. Hobart, Dr. Yu, and our team stress the importance of avoiding... read more »

Have you ever drank something cold and felt a sudden, shooting pain? As you probably know, having a toothache is a miserable experience and is something most people want to avoid. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to fight and prevent toothaches. Toothaches can be caused by a variety of problems. Some of the most common problems... read more »

Many people don’t particularly enjoy going to the dentist. Cleaning, examinations, and other procedures can sometimes be a little uncomfortable. But for people with dental anxiety, a trip to the dentist can be agonizing. To help all our patients feel more at ease, here at First Dental of Bluffton we offer a variety of sedation dentistry solutions. Here are some... read more »

If you have been wanting to make a fashion statement with your smile by getting a lip or tongue piercing, we want you to know that there are some health risks involved.  It is not as simple as getting your ears pierced, which has relatively little risks in comparison. Your mouth is by nature home to colonies of bacteria, and... read more »

If you’ve ever had root canal therapy, you probably know that going through the treatment is better than coping with a damaged root canal. In fact, you probably understand why most people who’ve had root canal therapy claim it’s no worse than having a cavity filled. Similarly, you may know that if an injured root canal isn’t treated, you could... read more »

To get some people to visit the dentist is like pulling teeth, especially if they need to visit the dentist to have their teeth pulled. We understand that some of our patients experience dental phobia because they had a traumatizing childhood experience, dislike the sound of a dental drill, fear pain, have a sensitive gag reflex, etc. If you have... read more »