by Catherine Parillo, MA | Jun 22, 2020 | Health & Awareness
If you are experiencing heightened levels of stress and anxiety, such tension could be making more problems than you know for your teeth. You may already know these health concerns are commonly associated with a long list of diseases throughout the body, but what...
by Catherine Parillo, MA | May 4, 2020 | Health & Awareness
After limiting dental appointments to emergency visits during the early stages of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic per the advice of leading healthcare officials, Dr. E. Dean Powell and his team are happy to be reopening his office in Hickory, North Carolina to...
by Catherine Parillo, MA | Apr 20, 2020 | Health & Awareness
What is an initial exam for new dental patients and why is it necessary? If you live in the Hickory or the surrounding area, you may schedule a free meet and greet consultation with Dr. Powell to discuss any concerns or questions you may have. However, an extensive...
by Catherine Parillo, MA | Jul 1, 2019 | Health & Awareness
Several of our Hickory area patients asked Dr. Powell, “How do bacteria in your mouth impact your health in other ways?” We all learned about the bacteria under our nails and on our skin in high school. That lesson scared us into learning to wash our hands...
by Catherine Parillo, MA | May 1, 2019 | Health & Awareness
Dr. Powell, one of the top dentists in the Hickory and surrounding area, explains why regular teeth cleanings are so important to our healthy beyond having a squeaky clean smile. Many people make the mistake of skipping or postponing their oral check-ups because we...
