Dental Blog - Memphis, TN

Dr. Collier Shines a Light on Suicide During National Suicide Prevention Month, Announcing a $70K Smile Makeover to Someone Whose Life Has Been Impacted by Depression or Suicide

Always on time, friendly, nice office and great staff!

~leiah

I like to show up early and sit in the massage chair. Dr. Murray and her staff are very professional and have warm personalities. Make you feel right at home. I got lots of help with insurance questions.

~shirleyl

Southern Dental Implant Center is the bomb. The staff is friendly, caring and run the office smoothly. I don't have any plans of going elsewhere.

~charlesk

Tooth decay is one of the most common problems that we address at our Memphis cosmetic dentistry and general dentistry practice. There are many ways for us to address tooth decay, each one tailored to the extent of the tooth damage and the needs of the patient. The most effective treatment options for major amounts of tooth decay are inlays and onlays. Some patients aren't quite sure what these can achieve, so we'd like to take a moment right now to go over the basics of inlays and onlays. This should help you understand how we approach the issue of dental restoration.

About Tooth Decay

Tooth decay is caused by the bacteria that naturally resides in a person's mouth. This bacteria feeds o

For many years, the only options in dental cavity repair were silver or gold fillings. Fortunately, advances in dentistry have led to other, more cosmetically appealing options. The experienced Memphis cosmetic dentists at Southern Dental Implant Center offer a wide range of options in dental filling repair. Here is an overview of the different types of dental fillings available today.

Traditional Metal Fillings:

Gold: Gold fillings are extremely durable, lasting as long as 15 years. Gold is non-corrosive, which helps with its longevity as a dental filling. Gold can be expensive, however, and will stand out in a white tooth.

My wife and I were very pleased with the friendly, professional care that I received during my dental implant. Every office visit was pleasurable. As we arrived each time, we were greeted with a friendly greeting by everyone there. The doctor and assistants were professional in performing their responsibilities but kind in their approach to render care.
I would highly recommend your group to anyone needing dental care.
~R. C.

I was very impressed with the office. The sunset by the ocean was very relaxing on the monitors. X-rays were done very quickly. Dr. Collier was very clear in explaining a treatment plan. Costs were printed and any insurance help was shown on the printout. Scheduling was easy and I hope to have a pleasant experience.
-Robert S.

“The staff and Dr. Collier were very professional. They made me very comfortable during the procedure.”
Sue B.