Hounshell Family Dentistry

Hounshell Family Dentistry Exceptional patient care, state-of-the-art equipment and a complete range of dental services-that's

Dr. Hounshell graduated from the UNC School of Dentistry at Chapel Hill in 1982. He was blessed to finish dental school early and worked as a clinical instructor until taking the State Licensure Boards. He received numerous senior dental student awards including: the Senior Student Award showing the greatest interest, Knowledge and Proficiency in General Dentistry, OKU Honorary Dental Society and the Southeastern Academy of Prosthodontics Senior Dental Student Award.

Hesy-Ra was an Egyptian scribe who lived around 2600 BC and is often called the 'first dentist.'
07/28/2026

Hesy-Ra was an Egyptian scribe who lived around 2600 BC and is often called the 'first dentist.'

Store-bought strips work on surface stains, but professional whitening uses higher-strength gels that pe*****te the enam...
07/23/2026

Store-bought strips work on surface stains, but professional whitening uses higher-strength gels that pe*****te the enamel to lift deeper discoloration.

Did you know 80% of bad breath bacteria live on your tongue? Using a tongue scraper is more effective than a brush at re...
07/21/2026

Did you know 80% of bad breath bacteria live on your tongue? Using a tongue scraper is more effective than a brush at removing the sulfur-producing compounds that cause odor.

Both red and white w**e are highly acidic. Red stains, but white w**e's acid can actually make your teeth more porous an...
07/16/2026

Both red and white w**e are highly acidic. Red stains, but white w**e's acid can actually make your teeth more porous and prone to staining from other foods!

We can’t treat what we can’t see. Digital X-rays allow us to spot decay between teeth and infections in the bone that ar...
07/14/2026

We can’t treat what we can’t see. Digital X-rays allow us to spot decay between teeth and infections in the bone that aren't visible to the naked eye.

Apples, carrots, and celery act like 'natural toothbrushes,' scrubbing away plaque and stimulating your gums as you chew...
07/07/2026

Apples, carrots, and celery act like 'natural toothbrushes,' scrubbing away plaque and stimulating your gums as you chew.

Adults only need a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste. For toddlers, just a 'smear' the size of a grain of rice!
07/02/2026

Adults only need a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste. For toddlers, just a 'smear' the size of a grain of rice!

Most people don't have room for a third set of molars. If they become impacted, they can push against other teeth or cau...
06/30/2026

Most people don't have room for a third set of molars. If they become impacted, they can push against other teeth or cause painful cysts.

Why 2 minutes? It takes that long for the fluoride in your toothpaste to actually strengthen your enamel and for you to ...
06/25/2026

Why 2 minutes? It takes that long for the fluoride in your toothpaste to actually strengthen your enamel and for you to reach every nook and cranny.

For every $1 spent on preventive care (cleanings, exams), you save an average of $8–$50 in restorative work down the roa...
06/23/2026

For every $1 spent on preventive care (cleanings, exams), you save an average of $8–$50 in restorative work down the road.

Address

209 Patton Drive, # B
Shelby, NC
28150

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 3pm
Tuesday 7am - 12:20pm
Wednesday 7am - 12:20pm
Thursday 7am - 3pm

Telephone

(704) 482-7739

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