Keeping Your Child’s Smile Healthy Throughout the Holidays

When it comes to your child's smile, at Shirer Family Dentistry, we are pleased to offer services catering to their best oral health. We offer a fun kids’ corner for them to enjoy while they wait for their appointment with Drs. Michael or Susannah Shirer. We also offer in-room television for them while they relax comfortably during their treatment. We... read more »

Helping Dentures Keep Their Shape

Custom-made dentures are available here at Shirer Family Dentistry in Aiken, South Carolina. Our team wants to ensure that you have a full smile that is aesthetically-pleasing, functional so you can speak, eat and chew, as well as how comfortable it feels in your mouth. We offer both complete and partial dentures depending on which kind you need. We have... read more »

Addressing the Surprise of an Oral Injury

Accidents are an everyday occurrence whether it's a car accident, spilled milk or a hit to the mouth. People can take certain precautions to many of these accidents but they inevitably happen, but the best way to prepared is to have knowledge of what to do in case an accident occurs. In a case of a dental accident, it's important... read more »

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month & Dental Hygiene Month

October is here and fall has officially begun, bringing with it Breast Cancer Awareness Month as well as National Dental Hygiene Month. This is a time to raise awareness for both and help to prevent problems by monitoring your health and being mindful of your lifestyle choices. Whether you are fighting cancer or dental problems, catching problems in their early... read more »

Benefits of Scheduling an In-Office Teeth Whitening Treatment

Because your smile often takes center focus on your face, it’s understandable that you want your teeth to look their best. If you have tooth stains that are affecting the way you feel about your smile, we invite you to learn more about professional teeth whitening treatment from our dentist. The results from a professional teeth whitening procedure can be... read more »

Have a Tooth Gap? Fill It with a Dental Implant

Have you heard of dental implants and their smile-saving abilities? In the last 20 years or so, modern dental technology has made dental implants a very popular and effective procedure for replacing a missing tooth. Our team here in Aiken, SC, are happy to tell you more about dental implants and how they can help you fill gaps in your... read more »

Kids and the Dentist

When you have young kids, there are a lot of questions you’ll likely want to ask about their oral health. When is it time to teach them to brush? What about flossing? And when should they see the dentist for the first time? The good news is, there are answers to all of those questions. Even better is the fact... read more »

Do You Need a Dental Crown?

Your teeth and gums are a vital part of your healthy smile. Should something happen to one or more of your teeth, you might need the help of a dental crown restoration. At Shirer Family Dentistry, we offer custom crowns for our patients in Aiken, South Carolina. A dental crown (or cap) is a fixed prosthetic restoration that is cemented... read more »

Fun Facts About Your Tongue

Although you’ve probably seen it every day, how often do you really think about your tongue? It’s probably something that you take for granted. It might make an appearance when you are taking fun pictures, or when you are playing with a young child. It helps you eat food by moving it around your mouth, but unless it’s bitten, this... read more »

Porcelain Dental Veneers Can Give You the Smile You Want

Unsightly teeth don't have to keep you holding back, too self-conscious to smile openly or engage socially. At Shirer Family Dentistry, we have helped many of our patients in the Aiken, South Carolina, area and neighboring communities to transform unsightly teeth into confident smiles with the help of porcelain dental veneers. Today we'd like to address the most common questions... read more »