Three Ways to Deal With Tooth Decay
One in four adults in the United States has untreated tooth decay, according to the National Institutes of Health. Over the course of the lifetime, more than 90 percent of people will have a cavity.
Knowing this, you should know what to do about tooth decay. Here are three things you can do, including calling 865-685-9939 to make regular appointments at our Powell, TN dental practice.
1. Preventive Care
The best way to deal with tooth decay is to avoid it entirely. A good, consistent oral hygiene routine can go a long way in that regard. Brush your teeth twice daily. Floss every day. And make professional checkups a regular part of your oral care.
2. Tooth Fillings
When you do have a cavity, it’s best to act as soon as possible to treat it. With our composite fillings, you can repair your tooth and maintain the natural look of your smile.
3. Dental Crowns
Should your cavity grow too large for a filling, you can still rebuild your smile and reduce your risk of a return cavity. A dental crown can have your smile looking good again.
Call 865-685-9939 to make an appointment in Powell, TN. Or you can simply schedule online.
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Great dental office and staff.
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I am so thankful that I chose My Family Dentistry. Dr. Mullins is an awesome Dentist. The Staff is so nice and efficient.
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Staff and Dr Mullins professional and knowledgeable and super nice! Actually look forward to my dental cleanings and check ups!
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Everyone at My Family Dentistry is so kind and they go out of their way to make sure you are comfortable.
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Excellent service as always
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Christian Oldham was very good at booking me and very respectful
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Awesome care! If you are looking for a dentist, I highly recommend My Family Dentistry!
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Very pleasant, and relaxed office visit. All was explained in detail. Staff is very cordial and friendly. Medical staff very knowledgeable. It Was also a very pleasant exchange with the ...
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Excellent dentist and assistant.
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After working with Christina to set up an emergent appointment, I could have left a 5-Star rating based on her service alone. My initial assessment went well, but I wanted ...
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I've been with Dr. Mullins for years! He's a great dentist and a great person.He keeps on top of the latest technology to make sure that going to the dentist ...
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Love this place! Never have to wait. Clean. Friendly.
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My Family Dentistry and Dr Mullen’s is without a doubt, the best dentist I’ve ever had. The staff is very friendly and accommodating.
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I was extremely nervous going into my appointment…. Already a nervous patient and going to a new office where I didn’t know anyone had my anxiety off the charts. Nicole ...
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Dr. Mullins and team are wonderful. Very happy with their services.
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Gooooood people
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Great experience.
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Just retired and moved to the area and this practice is by far the best I have ever experienced
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My most recent visit to My Family Dentistry was a blessing! Taylor is my hygienist and is always so gentle and thorough! Dr. Mullins and his entire staff do a ...
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Always treated very well. Julie is very personable and friendly. She treats me with care and explains procedures thoroughly. She is always interested in my family and makes me feel ...
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Excellent as always
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I had a very pleasant experience at My Family Dentistry. The hygienist was very pleasant, and did a thorough job of cleaning my teeth.
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I love this dental practice. Taylor is an amazing hygenist. Sy is a very thorough dentist and so nice.
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Dr. Mullins and his staff are wonderful. I’ve never worked with a practice that’s been more attentive to its patients and more detailed in the work performed. It really makes ...
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Dr. Mullins always does a great job and takes his time and is always friendly , courteous and knowledgeable and makes you feel comfortable. Nicole, the hygienist, really goes the ...
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they took the time to explain everything. Quick and painless
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Always an excellent session with Laura.
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I am most pleased with My Family Dentistry. A dental program and treatment was started and I look forward to starting and finishing the program and for several good years ...
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Everyone was great
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Best dental experiences of a lifetime (over 60 years of trial & error)... Professional, knowledgeable & cordial. What more could one ask for?
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I had dental cleaning and exam last week. The whole team is very professional, caring, and friendly.
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I always enjoy my visits! The staff is always wearing smiles and they do such a great job carrying for our family's dental needs! If you’re in the market for ...
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I highly recommend My Family Dentistry. Dr Anthony and his staff are amazing. They take time to explain what they are doing before each procedure. I’m so glad they are ...
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Excellent & so are all the staff that work in his office.
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Excellent group of professional people. It is safe to say that this dental office takes the fear out of all dental needs. Dr Mullins makes a dental visit a happy ...
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I. E. (Verified Patient)
I. E. (Verified Patient)
Thank to Humana I was send to "My Family Dentistry" and I'm so glad and happy with all of their honesty and service, the super friendly staff and doctors. - So long it is possible, I will come back to Family Dentistry and try to keep my teeth healthy with their help.
You do a wonderful job. -i got to meet Dr. Ty, the newest member. He is so kind and gentle, a very good addition to the family dentistry. By the way, I love my hygienist! They are still the best and very caring, still taking very good care, and good in education with mouth hygiene, thank you
B. C. (Verified Patient)
B. C. (Verified Patient)
The entire staff at My Family Dentistry have always been very professional, pleasant, and personable. Nicole is very professional and gives excellent care and treatment. She is excellent at putting you at ease and checking to make sure you are OK often.
K. G. (Verified Patient)
K. G. (Verified Patient)
Dr. Mullins and his staff ate very nice and professional... I went yesterday for the first time and have made 2 more appointments and will recommend him to my friend's and family... I loved the fact that he believes in God!!
N. J. (Verified Patient)
N. J. (Verified Patient)
This team is one of the best! All are super friendly and eager to make your visit easy and painless. I appreciate all the team and love Dr. Mullins and all the staff .
N. W. (Verified Patient)
N. W. (Verified Patient)
So very thankful for Dr. Mullins for getting me in so quickly and taking care of my crown prior to leaving to work in Alaska! Excellent practice I highly recommend them!
S. K. (Verified Patient)
S. K. (Verified Patient)
I am a new patient to My Family Dentistry . I’m a senior citizen. I have been to lots of Dental offices in my lifetime . I am so Happy to have found this office The Dentist came in and introduced himself and explained what the examination would involve. I have never had a more thorough evaluation of my teeth. I actually got to view my teeth on big screen TV. I was advised of the condition of my teeth and the work that would be needed while I watched it on TV. All of the individuals in the office are so incredibly nice on the phone and in person. Very professional and knowledgeable! My next appointment was for some dental work I needed. I required some shots in the gums around those teeth that needed work. I was absolutely astonished when the numbness began because I never felt the needle. That was amazing!! Anybody can give a shot . But it takes someone with special abilities to give a shot that you don’t feel. They anticipated all the comfort needs . I got a nice blanket to keep me warm in case I felt cold. My dentist advised me if I had any discomfort or pain to just raise my hand. I’m going back to complete some work on my teeth. I have confidence in them as professionals to handle any issues that may arise with my dental health. They are awesome! Thank you so much!, My Family Dentistry. What a Blessing you all are!
L. H. (Verified Patient)
L. H. (Verified Patient)
Always a good visit, professional, personable. Wouldn’t go anywhere else!
J. F. (Verified Patient)
J. F. (Verified Patient)
The staff is personable, and professional. I was there for
my 6 mth cleaning and my hygentist is excellent As always. My family Dentist is worth a visit.
G. C. (Verified Patient)
G. C. (Verified Patient)
Super nice and professional
D. B. (Verified Patient)
D. B. (Verified Patient)
Very friendly and caring staff. Doctors are outstanding. The entire office is great.
K. B. (Verified Patient)
K. B. (Verified Patient)
Very warm welcoming environment. The staff are very educated professionals and listen to your needs. I am so thankful to find a new place to call home for all of my dental needs.
K. M. (Verified Patient)
K. M. (Verified Patient)
Excellent staff and excellent care!
E. M. (Verified Patient)
E. M. (Verified Patient)
Very pleased with the experience professional and friendly.Cleaning with the best hygienist Taylor ,very thorough and really nice.08/17/2023.
W. C. (Verified Patient)
W. C. (Verified Patient)
Very pleased with the care and treatment I was given.
Verified Patient
Verified Patient
This is my first year at this office. This was a fairly involved and lengthy procedure. Dr. Sy and his assistant kept me comfortable and relaxed. Everything went well and I went home with a good idea of what to expect. Everyone I've met at the office has been friendly and helpful and I trust the team with my care.
L. C. (Verified Patient)
L. C. (Verified Patient)
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
I am new to this office and I was very happy with all aspects. The office staff was professional and personable. Dr Sy was professional and I felt at ease with everything and everyone . The office and exam room was very clean.
M. B. (Verified Patient)
M. B. (Verified Patient)
Always a pleasure seeing the people here! Dr Mullins and staff are great and a pleasure to deal with
T. B. (Verified Patient)
T. B. (Verified Patient)
Great dental office and staff.
J. S. (Verified Patient)
J. S. (Verified Patient)
I am so thankful that I chose My Family Dentistry. Dr. Mullins is an awesome Dentist. The Staff is so nice and efficient.
D. E. (Verified Patient)
D. E. (Verified Patient)
Staff and Dr Mullins professional and knowledgeable and super nice! Actually look forward to my dental cleanings and check ups!
B. H. (Verified Patient)
B. H. (Verified Patient)
Another Great visit and check up at this office. Just aa all of my other visits have gone, I felt very relaxed and at ease. I really appreciate the friendly staff. I can’t say enough good things about this dental office.
L. T. (Verified Patient)
L. T. (Verified Patient)
Everyone at My Family Dentistry is so kind and they go out of their way to make sure you are comfortable.
B. B. (Verified Patient)
B. B. (Verified Patient)
Excellent service as always
B. O. (Verified Patient)
B. O. (Verified Patient)
Christian Oldham was very good at booking me and very respectful
J. A. (Verified Patient)
J. A. (Verified Patient)
Awesome care! If you are looking for a dentist, I highly recommend My Family Dentistry!
M. E. (Verified Patient)
M. E. (Verified Patient)
Very pleasant, and relaxed office visit. All was explained in detail. Staff is very cordial and friendly. Medical staff very knowledgeable. It Was also a very pleasant exchange with the doctor. All in all, a very positive first visit.
H. N. (Verified Patient)
H. N. (Verified Patient)
Excellent dentist and assistant.
I. Y. (Verified Patient)
I. Y. (Verified Patient)
After working with Christina to set up an emergent appointment, I could have left a 5-Star rating based on her service alone. My initial assessment went well, but I wanted to wait until the work was complete before sharing my thoughts. I'm so glad I did. Now I can say with complete confidence that Dr. Sy and his assistant are patient, gentle, thorough and incredibly skilled. I am a difficult patient. I don't want to be, but it's best to recognize and be upfront about. They worked with me on a plan and got me through a root canal in an effectively painless and very compassionate way. My husband was incredibly impressed by the whole operation and was pleased by how well I recovered. It's a clean, well-run space with knowledgable and understanding staff at all levels. I would have traveled much further to receive such excellent care. Thank you!
J. H. (Verified Patient)
J. H. (Verified Patient)
I've been with Dr. Mullins for years! He's a great dentist and a great person.He keeps on top of the latest technology to make sure that going to the dentist isn't the dreadful experience it used to be for me.The office is beautifully clean, they are prompt, and professional!
L. B. (Verified Patient)
L. B. (Verified Patient)
My teeth are very happy and I can not believe the improvement! My teeth line up again!
A million Thanks!!!!
L. S. (Verified Patient)
L. S. (Verified Patient)
Pleasant, professional, courteous and no pain
G. R. (Verified Patient)
G. R. (Verified Patient)
Appointment went well.
F. H. (Verified Patient)
F. H. (Verified Patient)
Love this place! Never have to wait. Clean. Friendly.
R. B. (Verified Patient)
R. B. (Verified Patient)
My Family Dentistry and Dr Mullen’s is without a doubt, the best dentist I’ve ever had. The staff is very friendly and accommodating.
S. J. (Verified Patient)
S. J. (Verified Patient)
I was extremely nervous going into my appointment…. Already a nervous patient and going to a new office where I didn’t know anyone had my anxiety off the charts. Nicole was so patient and attentive. She recognized this and took the time to explain everything she was doing and making sure I was okay. Everyone I had contact with from the front office to the Doc were extremely caring and professional. I have some work that needs to be done and I’m not dreading it….
S. S. (Verified Patient)
S. S. (Verified Patient)
Our 3 1/2 yr old was treated with care and professionalism by Dr. Mullins and his team. The staff was pleasant, and the facilities were immaculate.
J. P. (Verified Patient)
J. P. (Verified Patient)
Dr. Mullins and team are wonderful. Very happy with their services.
S. M. (Verified Patient)
S. M. (Verified Patient)
Gooooood people
S. R. (Verified Patient)
S. R. (Verified Patient)
Great experience.
S. B. (Verified Patient)
S. B. (Verified Patient)
Just retired and moved to the area and this practice is by far the best I have ever experienced
L. D. (Verified Patient)
L. D. (Verified Patient)
My most recent visit to My Family Dentistry was a blessing!
Taylor is my hygienist and is always so gentle and thorough!
Dr. Mullins and his entire staff do a wonderful job! We are fortunate to have him and Dr. Anthony providing such excellent care to our community. Lynn Dare
D. R. (Verified Patient)
D. R. (Verified Patient)
Always treated very well. Julie is very personable and friendly. She treats me with care and explains procedures thoroughly.
She is always interested in my family and makes me feel comfortable.
E. L. (Verified Patient)
E. L. (Verified Patient)
Excellent as always
B. F. (Verified Patient)
B. F. (Verified Patient)
I had a very pleasant experience at My Family Dentistry. The hygienist was very pleasant, and did a thorough job of cleaning my teeth.
L. E. (Verified Patient)
L. E. (Verified Patient)
I love this dental practice. Taylor is an amazing hygenist. Sy is a very thorough dentist and so nice.
J. Z. (Verified Patient)
J. Z. (Verified Patient)
Dr. Mullins and his staff are wonderful. I’ve never worked with a practice that’s been more attentive to its patients and more detailed in the work performed. It really makes me feel I matter as a patient, and I find that’s rare in today’s world. Highly recommend.
R. S. (Verified Patient)
R. S. (Verified Patient)
Taylor and Nicole did amazing jobs today for me and my husband for our routine cleaning appointments. This office has such a family oriented staff, it feels like home. Highly recommend.
D. M. (Verified Patient)
D. M. (Verified Patient)
very gentle and thorough. very nice people and a good experience all around.
J. T. (Verified Patient)
J. T. (Verified Patient)
Dr. Mullins always does a great job and takes his time and is always friendly , courteous and knowledgeable and makes you feel comfortable. Nicole, the hygienist, really goes the extra mile to make you feel at ease. My whole family sees him! Friendly staff and comfortable environment. Highly recommend Dr. Mullins !
T. W. (Verified Patient)
T. W. (Verified Patient)
The whole team is fantastic. Dr Mullins and his awesome team have been taking care of our family for years. They are great group to work with and they are fun to visit for teeth cleaning and any service you might need.
J. R. (Verified Patient)
J. R. (Verified Patient)
I had a wonderful dentist for 35 years, He retired recently...My search was extremely hard to replace him:..Im SO VERY BLESSED to have found “My Family Dentistry” and Dr. Sy Anthony in Knoxville/Powell TN.The entire staff are truly outstanding caring people and super professional. 5 Star !
R. L. (Verified Patient)
R. L. (Verified Patient)
Everyone is very polite. The facility is very clean.
J. M. (Verified Patient)
J. M. (Verified Patient)
they took the time to explain everything. Quick and painless
S. C. (Verified Patient)
S. C. (Verified Patient)
The Best
R. H. (Verified Patient)
R. H. (Verified Patient)
Always an excellent session with Laura.
H. S. (Verified Patient)
H. S. (Verified Patient)
I am most pleased with My Family Dentistry. A dental program
and treatment was started and I look forward to starting and
finishing the program and for several good years and visits ahead
Dr.Mullins and staff are very nice and professional. Program is advancing along
With no problems Staff at the dental office
And Dr Mullins are pleasant and knowledgeable in all aspects of dentistry
A good example of how professional doctors
And staff should treat patients
S. A. (Verified Patient)
S. A. (Verified Patient)
I have been a patient for over a year and have always had a positive experience. My previous dentist stopped accepting my insurance during covid and I had let my dental health go longer than I should have. Grateful to have found them and the work they have done.
C. D. (Verified Patient)
C. D. (Verified Patient)
Staff is always courteous and professional, knows your name before you check in. Hygienist is so thorough and gentle with every procedure, puts me at ease.
J. B. (Verified Patient)
J. B. (Verified Patient)
Everyone was great
B. M. (Verified Patient)
B. M. (Verified Patient)
Best dental experiences of a lifetime (over 60 years of trial & error)... Professional, knowledgeable & cordial. What more could one ask for?
J. K. (Verified Patient)
J. K. (Verified Patient)
I had dental cleaning and exam last week. The whole team is very professional, caring, and friendly.
T. P. (Verified Patient)
T. P. (Verified Patient)
I always enjoy my visits! The staff is always wearing smiles and they do such a great job carrying for our family's dental needs!
If you’re in the market for an awesome dental family, give them an opportunity!!
T. R. (Verified Patient)
T. R. (Verified Patient)
A pleasant and comfortable environment. Always a great visit when getting my teeth cleaned!
V. R. (Verified Patient)
V. R. (Verified Patient)
I highly recommend My Family Dentistry. Dr Anthony and his staff are amazing. They take time to explain what they are doing before each procedure. I’m so glad they are in the Powell community.
C. B. (Verified Patient)
C. B. (Verified Patient)
Excellent & so are all the staff that work in his office.
H. E. (Verified Patient)
H. E. (Verified Patient)
Excellent group of professional people. It is safe to say that this dental office takes the fear out of all dental needs. Dr Mullins makes a dental visit a happy place!
L. W. (Verified Patient)
L. W. (Verified Patient)
Wonderful staff. Would recommend to anyone. Knowledgeable about aspects of dental care. Very caring and informative!!
R. C. (Verified Patient)
R. C. (Verified Patient)
Dr. Anthony replaced a crown that had developed some problems over time. We discussed the full treatment plan and all of my questions were answered. The entire process was painless, the new crown feels great and looks like it's always been there. I highly recommend this practice and Dr. Anthony. The entire staff is awesome!
D. W. (Verified Patient)
D. W. (Verified Patient)
Everyone was very helpful and professional. Thank you