Elizabeth Abe

Like many trades these days, technology in the field of dentistry has come a long way to the benefit of both patients and the professionals treating them. Columbia Healthy Smiles dentists PHILIP BATSON and ELIZABETH ABE are here to tell us about some of the more popular changes over the past 20 years! May 25, 2022

Columbia Healthy Smiles' DR. PHILIP BATSON, DDS, is back - joined by his lovely wife and fellow dentist, DR. ELIZABETH ABE, DDS - to debunk even more popular dental myths like "kids don't need to brush baby teeth." April 26, 2022

Don't let 2022 be the year you let your good dental hygiene habits fall by the wayside. From what you eat to how you brush, we've got you covered thanks to Columbia Healthy Smiles dentists PHILIP BATSON and ELIZABETH ABE! January 20, 2022

Orthodontics isn't just for the pre-teen crowd anymore, according to local dentists PHILIP BATSON and ELIZABETH ABE, Columbia Healthy Smiles. And because that age is trending upward, we decided to talk about the advantages and disadvantages of clear aligners, an option that's often favored over the traditional metal wire band. November 29, 2021

With so much to choose from, the dental hygiene aisle at your local drugstore or supermarket can be a little overwhelming, especially if you're a first-time buyer or if you're looking to switch things up. DRS. PHILIP BATSON and ELIZABETH ABE, Columbia Healthy Smiles, tell us what we should add to our cart and what we should leave on the shelf! September 27, 2021

Summertime can wreak havoc on a child's daily routine, and for good reason: it's summertime! But all that is behind us now and so DRS. PHILIP BATSON and ELIZABETH ABE, Columbia Healthy Smiles, join us with some tips for children (but really all ages) on how to resume good dental hygiene. August 31, 2021

Mouth trauma can happen to anyone at any time (i.e. baseball players who take a fastball to the face). So what can you do after the unexpected happens? Columbia Healthy Smiles' DRS. PHILIP BATSON and ELIZABETH ABE share some ways to make the road to recovery as easy as possible. July 28, 2021

Haven't been to the dentist in awhile? Don't let misconceptions keep you from going! DRS. PHILIP BATSON and ELIZABETH ABE, Columbia Healthy Smiles, break down some of those common myths people like to hide behind and tell us what to expect in that first appointment back in the chair. June 22, 2021

Don't let those bleeding gums go untreated! To help make that point easy to understand, DRS. PHILIP BATSON and ELIZABETH ABE, Columbia Healthy Smiles, want you to think about your mouth in architectural terms, whereas your gums are the foundation and your teeth are the buildings. "It's all about maintaining a good foundation for those teeth." May 17, 2021

Family dentists PHILIP BATSON and ELIZABETH ABE, DDS, Columbia Healthy Smiles, get to the root of why the root canal has such a long-standing reputation…