Philip Batson

How important are healthy gums? Think of it like this: gums are the foundation, teeth are the skyscrapers; if you don't have a strong foundation, that skyscraper (or in this case, skyscrapers) will fall over. It's an analogy often used by today's guest, DR. PHILIP BATSON, Columbia Healthy Smiles, when answering questions about the importance of practicing good oral health. June 20, 2022

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

Is it true that bleeding gums are normal? We put DR. PHILIP BATSON, DDS, Columbia Healthy Smiles, to the test with some common dental myths that may need debunking. March 29, 2022

Good dental health begins with your baby teeth (even though they eventually fall out). DR. PHILIP BATSON, Columbia Healthy Smiles, joins us with a number of helpful tips and reminders for parents with young children. February 21, 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

What exactly is a #dentalimplant and when would you need one? DR. PHILIP BATSON, Columbia Healthy Smiles, answers those questions and many more as we take an 8-minute dive into this rather routine - yet often misunderstood - procedure. December 22, 2021

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

October is Good Dental Health Month, and who better to talk about good dental health than our very own DR. PHILIP BATSON from Columbia Healthy Smiles. Dr. Batson covers the basics (brush at least twice a day!) and the not-so-basic (dry mouth is "detrimental" to teeth!). He also has some advice for parents whose kids plan to go trick-or-treating this weekend. October 26, 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