Dental floss is an essential tool for keeping your teeth and gums in healthy tip-top shape. In fact, dental floss can be used to help fight against gum disease and reduce the risk of cavities that can lead to other serious complications. Furthermore, choosing the right floss for you is... Read more » Your smile will never get better if you don't give it a chance to. Even with optimum oral hygiene routines, your smile can often be damaged throughout the day due to risk factors in your everyday life. To ensure your smile has the best chance for oral health success,... Read more » If you have any lost or missing teeth, you are in need of a tooth replacement. If left unchecked, a missing tooth can lead to serious harm to your mouth. Not only will your jaw deteriorate, but you'll be at an increased risk for further tooth decay due to excess... Read more » Halitosis, also known as bad breath, is a common oral health disorder often characterized by foul odors springing from your mouth often due to bacteria. Although not all bad breath is caused by your mouth, it is still often the chief cause. Bad breath can arise in people of all... Read more » Have you ever asked yourself what substances in your meals you should be avoiding to protect your gum line? Oftentimes we know which foods and drinks can be hazardous to our weight, but we fail to take into consideration the effects on our teeth. Listed below are a few key... Read more » Are you suffering from any broken or damaged teeth which are in need of repair? Do you have any cavities that would wish you could repair without being left with the metallic shine of dental amalgams? If so, you are in luck as the magic of CEREC® technology can do... Read more » Did you know that old fillings can sometimes go bad? Well, it’s true! Luckily, our team here at Pennyrile Family Dentistry is happy to talk to you about composite fillings and why they are so beneficial when it comes to smile restoration. Our professional staff is happy to provide you... Read more » Do you ever hesitate to smile? Are you slightly self-conscious because your smile is a little crooked, discolored, or because you’re missing teeth? If you’re suffering from any of these issues, or issues like them, cosmetic dentistry could be the solution you need. Cosmetic dentistry is a branch of dentistry... Read more » Did you know sugarless gum can prevent cavities? No matter what time of day it may be, not brushing after meals allows more time for food and drink residue to sit around in your mouth promoting the buildup of plaque. Plaque buildup can contain unhealthy bacteria which can lead to... Read more » Halloween is upon us filling our homes with favorite sugary sweets threatening cavities and gum disease in its wake. Your dentist here at Pennyrile Family Dentistry in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, cares for your oral health, and wants to help you win the fight against the sugar invasion this holiday. That is... Read more » 
