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Dr. William F. Proffitt of Maryville, Tennessee is a dedicated dental professional in the community offering patients a wide range of dental services to improve their oral health and wellness. For patients who have erupted wisdom teeth, or “third molars,” extraction, or removal, may be necessary. This is often because these teeth are so far […]

At Proffitt Dentistry, our goal is to promote optimal oral health so that you can lead a happier, healthier life. We achieve this milestone by placing preventive oral care at the core of everything we do. The goal is to see your teeth, gums, and other oral structures remain intact as long as you live. However, […]

Like hair, eyes, and skin have different colors, teeth naturally come in different shades. While you may be born with bright, white teeth, others may have slightly yellow teeth. Even so, aging, poor oral hygiene, excessive fluoride exposure during the developmental stages of life, and indulgence in stain-causing substances like soda and dark wine may […]

Restorative dentistry is just as important as any other aspect of dental care and just as effective in beautifying your smile. At Proffitt Dentistry, we provide biomimetic dental restorative services to residents of Maryville, Tennessee, and surrounding communities. Biomimetic dentistry is considered tooth conserving dentistry as your dentist tries to preserve as much of your natural tooth […]

While modern dentistry has multiple preventive and restorative techniques to preserve teeth, sometimes, tooth extraction may still be the course of action to salvage your oral health. For instance, if a traumatic injury has left your tooth severely damaged, tooth removal may be the only alternative. When Dr. William Proffitt recommends a dental extraction, it […]

When you are self-conscious about your stain-filled teeth, it may affect your mental state, relationships and even impede your success in your career. The good thing is that you don’t have to undergo costly and complicated procedures to erase stains on your teeth. A simple tooth whitening treatment from Proffitt Dentistry can transform your teeth […]

A porcelain veneer procedure is quite affordable and can restore your confidence in just one visit to your dentist. If you want to find affordable dental veneers in Maryville, Tennessee, your first step should be to call Proffitt Dentistry. Porcelain veneers offer benefits to almost anyone who has had to deal with broken or damaged […]

A moderate to severe over or underbite can dramatically impact the performance and function of your teeth, not to mention the aesthetics of your smile. Underbites are less common than overbites and can cause jaw aches and make it difficult to chew food properly. Meanwhile, most people have a certain degree of an overbite, classified […]

Tooth fillings are helpful tools in maintaining healthy teeth. They restore the strength and integrity of your teeth in a way silver fillings can’t, while helping to prevent reinfection of bacteria and decay. However, while they function wonderfully, traditional silver fillings are not very attractive to look at and are quite noticeable. This is why […]

Dental technology has come a long way since people considered wooden teeth the “cutting-edge” tooth restoration. Today, we have exciting technologies such as biomimetic restoration, and at the forefront of this new frontier in dentistry is Dr. William Proffitt of Proffitt Dentistry in Maryville, Tennessee.  Understanding biomimetic restorative dentistry Dr. Proffitt uses biomimetic dentistry to […]

If you are ready to make an appointment with a dentist to replace missing teeth, you may think that a set of dentures or partial dentures are your only options, but that is simply not the case. Dental implants are an excellent option for dentures for a variety of reasons. Benefits of Dental Implants If your teeth […]

Has it been a while since you last saw a dentist? Has your busy schedule forced you to put off dental appointments? Skipping dental cleanings might not look like a big deal, but you will wish you had made time to see a dentist when gum disease starts taking a toll on your oral health. […]