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posted: Oct. 26, 2021.

All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over Read more

posted: Oct. 19, 2021.

There are many understandable reasons why you might be feeling less than enthusiastic about your upcoming periodontal treatment.  Perhaps anxiety is an issue, or your teeth are extremely sensitive. You Read more

posted: Oct. 12, 2021.

Gum recession, a common result of gum disease, occurs when the gum tissue that surrounds the teeth wears away or pulls back, forming pockets between the gumline and exposing more Read more

posted: Oct. 05, 2021.

the doctor, as well as our team at John L. Hyatt, DDS, MS, PA, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly Read more

posted: Sep. 28, 2021.

If you have periodontal surgery scheduled at our Hickory, North Carolina office, you have many options for your choice of anesthesia. After all, the doctor and our team are trained Read more

posted: Sep. 21, 2021.

One of the most enjoyable parts of looking at family pictures is finding resemblances. You have your father’s brown eyes and your grandmother’s curly hair. You’ve got your aunt’s basketball Read more

posted: Sep. 14, 2021.

Biofilm, the protective housing for bacteria, is a hot topic in the medical and dental fields. Routinely taking an antibiotic for a bacterial infection has become more complicated because of Read more

posted: Sep. 07, 2021.

Can you believe it's already September? At John L. Hyatt, DDS, MS, PA, we know that gingivitis, the early stage of periodontal disease, can be difficult to recognize. Many people Read more

posted: Aug. 31, 2021.

Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring Read more

posted: Aug. 24, 2021.

With so many toothpastes available in so many price ranges, it can be difficult to be sure you are selecting the right one for your needs. You need a product Read more

posted: Aug. 17, 2021.

the doctor and our team at John L. Hyatt, DDS, MS, PA know that periodontal disease isn't something exclusive to adults. It can affect adolescents as well. Gingivitis, which is Read more

posted: Aug. 10, 2021.

Gum disease can be painful and lead to missing teeth if you don’t treat it properly. However, there are plenty of things you can do to lower your risk of Read more

posted: Aug. 03, 2021.

At John L. Hyatt, DDS, MS, PA, we know that unfortunately, gum disease can exist in your child’s mouth without you even knowing. In fact, your child may be suffering Read more

posted: Jul. 27, 2021.

By now, everyone knows that smoking is bad for you. But the truth is its broad-reaching health effects are not all known by everyone. This is especially true of oral Read more

posted: Jul. 20, 2021.

We all know that brushing your teeth and flossing regularly keeps your smile sparkly and bright, but did you realize that cleaning your teeth can actually help your heart? Recent Read more

posted: Jul. 13, 2021.

Halitosis is the fancy, scientific word for “bad breath.” the doctor and our team know there are several reasons why you may have halitosis; let’s look at a few: Gum disease Read more