Dr. Blourchian wants to know: What do you love about our community?

New Image Dentistry, located in Franklin and serving Nashville and surrounding communities, is situated around some pretty unique neighborhoods. Each is special with its own personality, created by the people and places (and our patients) living within.

Today, Dr. Blourchian and our team thought we'd ask: What are your favorite things about Franklin or Nashville? Is there a local event you attend every year? Do you have a favorite eatery? Favorite bar? Let us know!

Please feel free to share some information about your favorite local hang-outs, and everything you love best about “your neck of the woods.” And, who knows, we might post your response on our social networks! Or, you may give us a call!

Have a great week!

A few tips to avoid bad breath, from Dr. Blourchian

We've blogged about the effects of bad breath in the past, and today thought we'd share a few tips with you to help prevent halitosis, or bad breath. Dr. Blourchian knows bad breath can be a real downer, but he wants you to know it can be easily prevented!

Bad breath is caused by odor-producing bacteria that grow in your mouth. This bacteria gathers on bits of food and between your teeth and release sulfur compounds, making your breath smell. Recently, we read an article by Dr. Andrew Weil titled, "3 Ways to Prevent Bad Breath." He recommends the following ways to help prevent bad breath.

1. Brush your tongue: "The tongue, and especially the back of the tongue, is a warm harbor for bacteria," he writes, and recommends spending some time on your tongue during teeth brushing, "moving slowly toward the back so as not to activate your gag reflex."

2. Keep your mouth hydrated: Because a dry mouth typically leads to bad breath, eating oranges or celery, or drinking water, may help.

3. Freshen your mouth: Herbal palate cleansers (parsley, peppermint tea and cardamom seeds may do the trick). If bad breath returns, give us a call! Dr. Blourchian may diagnose any condition or concerns of the oral cavity that may be causing the problems, such as gum disease.

Happy MLK Day!

Facebook Fan Page for New Image Dentistry!

Did you know New Image Dentistry is on Facebook? Our fan page, which keeps growing each day, provides you the latest news from Dr. Blourchian and our office. We invite you to connect with us and be "in the loop" for all things New Image Dentistry.

Become a "fan" today and have a great rest of the week! From Dr. Blourchian and the entire team at Image Image Dentistry!

What puts you at ease at New Image Dentistry?

Dr. Blourchian and our team understand not everyone is thrilled to see their dentist. But we at New Image Dentistry strive to bring you the best and most comforting experience at each visit. We’d like to know: What is it about our practice that makes you comfortable or puts you at ease? Is it something about our pleasant environment? Our friendly staff? Dr. Blourchian himself?

Let us know by posting here or by giving us a call. And Happy New Year! We are happy to be back!