Angela Gray Family Dentistry

08/28/2026

Why wait for the actual day? Happy early birthday, Emma! 🥳🎉 Our team is incredibly lucky to have you. Here’s to celebrating you and all your success in the coming year!

08/18/2026

Happy 5th Work Anniversary to our Wonderful Office Manager!

For the past five years, Teneshia has been such an important part of our team. She is hardworking, dependable, and always willing to go the extra mile. She arrives early, is often the last to leave, and makes sure our office runs efficiently and smoothly every day.

Her commitment to providing excellent customer service, supporting her team, and managing the many responsibilities of our office does not go unnoticed. She is truly a team player and an absolute joy to work with!

Teneshia, thank you for all that you do and for the dedication you bring to our team each and every day. We appreciate you more than you know!

Congratulations on 5 amazing years! 🥳🎊 Here’s to many more! ❤️

08/14/2026

Congratulations to our amazing team member as she takes the next step in her journey! 🎉🦷💙
Raven is going from full-time to part-time so she can return to college and pursue her dream of becoming a Dental Hygienist. We are so proud of her for believing in herself, chasing her dreams, and working toward a career she is passionate about!

We know she will do a great job. Wishing her the very best of luck as she begin this exciting new chapter! You’ve got this! 💕🎓🦷

Congratulations, and go chase those dreams!👏✨

08/14/2026

🎒✨ BACK TO SCHOOL! ✨🎒
We are so thankful for the time we’ve had with Miyah at the front desk! 💙 She has been incredibly helpful, dependable, and such a joy to have around. Even on the days when the job may have felt a little boring, she always stuck with it, gave her best, and showed up with a great attitude.

While we’re definitely sad to see her go, we couldn’t be more excited for her as she heads back to nursing school for her 2nd year! 🩺📚

Miyah is an Honor Student with a heart for helping others, and we know she is going to make a difference in so many lives. We’re so proud of her and can’t wait to see all that she accomplishes!

Thank you for everything, Miyah! 💙 We’ll miss you and are cheering you on every step of the way! 🎓🩺✨

08/11/2026

08/10/2026

🎒 Happy First Day of School! 📚

Wishing a wonderful, safe, and exciting school year to all of our local students, parents, teachers, and school staff! 🍎 Whether you are dropping off your little ones for their very first day or sending teens off to high school, we hope today is filled with big smiles and great new beginnings!
👇 Parents: Drop your favorite first day of school photos in the comments!

08/05/2026

A tongue piercing may seem like a simple form of self-expression, but it can also affect oral health in ways many people don't expect.

Every time the metal jewelry contacts the teeth, it can place repeated stress on the enamel. Over months or years, this may increase the risk of chipped or cracked teeth, enamel wear, gum recession, and irritation of the surrounding soft tissues. Because the mouth naturally contains hundreds of species of bacteria, a fresh piercing also creates an opportunity for infection—especially if proper aftercare is not followed.

A 2025 scientific literature review found consistent evidence linking tongue piercings to complications such as tooth fractures, enamel damage, gingival recession, infections, and other oral problems. The American Dental Association (ADA) also advises against cosmetic oral piercings because the potential health risks outweigh the cosmetic benefits.

Many people wear tongue jewelry without experiencing major problems, but understanding the possible risks can help in making an informed decision and recognizing complications early.

Sources • Rojas-Rueda S, et al. Impact of Tongue Piercings on Oral Health: A Narrative Literature Review. Clin Pract. 2025.
• American Dental Association (ADA): Oral Piercing/Jewelry guidance.

07/31/2026

School starts soon! 📚✏️ You’ve got the pencils, paper, and backpack but don’t forget to schedule your child’s cleaning! Send them back to school with shining healthy teeth! 🦷🪥

07/30/2026

We work hard, we laugh hard, and we take care of your teeth together! 🦷✨ From our morning huddles to our final appointments of the day, we lean on each other to give you the absolute best care possible. We truly love what we do, and we love doing it together! 🪥💜

07/20/2026

A tooth infection doesn't just affect the tooth.

Research found that successfully treating apical periodontitis with root canal therapy was associated with improvements in blood sugar regulation, glucose levels, and lipid metabolism over a two-year follow-up.

Chronic tooth infections can trigger persistent low-grade inflammation, allowing inflammatory signals to circulate throughout the body. As the infection resolved, researchers observed improvements in metabolic biomarkers linked to cardiovascular health.

While root canal treatment is performed to eliminate infection and save a tooth, these findings add to growing evidence that treating oral disease may also support overall systemic health.

📄Source: Zhang Y, et al. Journal of Translational Medicine (2025). Successful endodontic treatment improves glucose and lipid metabolism: a longitudinal metabolomic study.