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Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Noticed this commercial construction in Waynesville? Here's what's coming
Jun. 25—If you've been wondering about that big, new building under construction along Waynesville's Russ Avenue, or what's going up at the old gas station site on Pigeon Street — we've got some answers for you. The Russ Avenue building beside Zaxby's will be home to Aspen Dental. And along Pigeon Street — where a corner gas station on the way out of town toward Bethel was demolished — Villazon Plumbing is building a new headquarters. Aspen Dental An exact opening date for Aspen Dental is unknown, but the group is currently in the process of hiring staff, according to signage on the building. Aspen Dental currently has over 1,100 practices in 45 states, with the closest to Waynesville being in Asheville and Arden. Charlotte-based Russ Avenue Realty bought the property for $750,000 last year. Records on file with the Waynesville Development Services Department show the total cost of the project to be around $1.5 million. A former 6,838-square-foot building on the site housed a real estate company. The new right-of-way for the Russ Avenue widening project came up to the edge of the building, however, so it was razed. "They tore it completely down," Waynesville Senior Code Enforcement Official David Kelley said. It has been replaced with the new 3,512-square-foot Aspen Dental building, placed further back on the lot. "It's a much smaller footprint," Kelley said of the new building. The project has involved three different contractors for the three different phases of the project. The first phase was demolishing the old two-story building that property records indicate was built in 1970. That phase cost $35,000 and was completed this past January. The second phase included site preparation and the construction of a shell building. The contractor for the shell building handled the site work and exterior walls, but the interior was left unfinished for future tenants to design their space to accommodate their individual business needs. "They just build the exterior walls and do the site work," Kelley said. "Then a different company comes in and does the inside." Records show the shell building and site work cost around $950,000. That work was completed last month. The final phase of the project is the interior buildout that comes with a price tag of almost $500,000. That work began earlier this month. Specs of the project shows several exam rooms, two x-ray rooms and several offices and labs. There are also ample parking spaces for the site that is accessed from Waynesville Plaza. Kelley said it is not unusual for projects like Aspen Dental to be done in multiple phases. "Ingles did it in their strip mall," Kelley said. "Whoever leased out that space, they hired their own contractors to meet their needs." Villazon Plumbing Another major project in the construction phase is the relocation of Villazon Plumbing. The business is currently located near Lake Junaluska but is moving to Pigeon Street in Waynesville. Records show that the over 12,000-square-foot project is costing around $1 million. The gas station that once occupied the site was torn down to the foundation and office space was built on that portion of the project. The new building features a 5,800-square first floor along with a 5,200-square foot basement. Specs show four bays on the first floor and another accessing the basement. "They are making a huge addition to the back," Kelley said.
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Most Americans lie to their dentists, here's why
Over half of Americans are lying through their teeth — about their teeth. That's according to a new survey conducted by Talker Research and commissioned by Aspen Dental, which asked 2,000 American adults about their dental hygiene, as reported by SWNS. The study spoke to the mixed emotions Americans experience when it comes to dental visits, including fear, anxiety and discomfort, which can often lead to delayed care. Brush, Floss, Mouthwash: Dentists Reveal What They Believe Is The Correct Order In the poll, 60% of respondents confessed to wanting to impress their dentist during office visits, leading 57% of them to fib about their dental hygiene. And yet, 48% of people said they believed their dentists could see right through their lies, according to SWNS. Read On The Fox News App Sixty-four percent of respondents said they felt guilty about their dishonesty. Millennials and Gen Xers felt the least guilty about lying compared to older Americans. 'I'm A Dentist – Here's Why You Should Never Keep Your Toothbrush Near The Toilet' A third of those who have lied to the dentist (33%) simply didn't want their dentist to think less of them, while a fifth (19%) said they don't mean to be dishonest, but that "panic lies" accidentally slip out, especially among Gen Zers (27%), per SWNS. Anxiety is the biggest obstacle keeping Americans from visiting the dentist (24%), affecting 29% of women and 17% of men, the survey found. Click Here To Sign Up For Our Health Newsletter Twenty-two percent said the actual dental work put them off, with baby boomers feeling the most uncomfortable in that regard. And 13% have avoided the dentist's office because they were embarrassed about their poor dental hygiene. The survey also revealed that nearly a quarter of Americans (22%) had discomfort or soreness in their mouths at least once per week, with millennials experiencing more discomfort than other generations (34%). These factors may contribute to the 45% of respondents who have not visited a dentist in the last year and the nearly one in five Americans (19%) who haven't seen the inside of a dentist's office in five years. "Maintaining adequate oral health can be overwhelming," Dr. Taylor Sutton, multi-practice owner and practicing dentist at Aspen Dental in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, told SWNS. "That's why it's so important to have a dentist you feel comfortable connecting with, who shows empathy and leaves all judgment at the door." Dr. Tracy Redden, multi-practice owner and practicing dentist at Aspen Dental in Boston, echoed the importance of proper oral care. "Neglecting oral hygiene — whatever your reason — can lead to serious health issues," she told SWNS. "Your mouth is the gateway to your body that can affect your overall health. Maintaining oral health is not a choice, but a necessity for our overall well-being." When leaving the dentist's office determined to maintain better dental health, respondents said their good hygiene habits last only about eight days before they slip back into bad habits. For more Health articles, visit Over half of the survey respondents confessed they don't regularly floss, and nearly seven in 10 said they brush their teeth for less than two minutes per session. "You may not need to use dental floss as frequently as toothpaste, but it should still be a part of your daily dental cleaning," Dr. Arash Ravanbakhsh of Inglewood Family Dental in Alberta, Canada, said in an email to Fox News Digital. "While dentists recommend brushing your teeth twice a day, this is not the only cleaning method you should be using daily. Mouthwash and flossing also play a huge role in keeping your oral hygiene in top condition," Ravanbakhsh added. One mistake patients make when cleaning at home is using too much pressure when brushing, according to the doctor. "Just because you brush your teeth harder does not mean you are giving them a more thorough clean," he wrote. "In fact, this could damage your teeth and gums." To safely and properly clean your teeth, Ravanbakhsh recommends using a manual brush with soft bristles or an electric article source: Most Americans lie to their dentists, here's why
Fox News
16-03-2025
- Health
- Fox News
Most Americans lie to their dentists, here's why
Over half of Americans are lying through their teeth — about their teeth. That's according to a new survey conducted by Talker Research and commissioned by Aspen Dental, which asked 2,000 American adults about their dental hygiene, as reported by SWNS. The study spoke to the mixed emotions Americans experience when it comes to dental visits, including fear, anxiety and discomfort, which can often lead to delayed care. In the poll, 60% of respondents confessed to wanting to impress their dentist during office visits, leading 57% of them to fib about their dental hygiene. And yet, 48% of people said they believed their dentists could see right through their lies, according to SWNS. Sixty-four percent of respondents said they felt guilty about their dishonesty. Millennials and Gen Xers felt the least guilty about lying compared to older Americans. A third of those who have lied to the dentist (33%) simply didn't want their dentist to think less of them, while a fifth (19%) said they don't mean to be dishonest, but that "panic lies" accidentally slip out, especially among Gen Zers (27%), per SWNS. Anxiety is the biggest obstacle keeping Americans from visiting the dentist (24%), affecting 29% of women and 17% of men, the survey found. Twenty-two percent said the actual dental work put them off, with baby boomers feeling the most uncomfortable in that regard. And 13% have avoided the dentist's office because they were embarrassed about their poor dental hygiene. The survey also revealed that nearly a quarter of Americans (22%) had discomfort or soreness in their mouths at least once per week, with millennials experiencing more discomfort than other generations (34%). These factors may contribute to the 45% of respondents who have not visited a dentist in the last year and the nearly one in five Americans (19%) who haven't seen the inside of a dentist's office in five years. Nearly one in five people haven't seen the inside of a dentist's office in five years. "Maintaining adequate oral health can be overwhelming," Dr. Taylor Sutton, multi-practice owner and practicing dentist at Aspen Dental in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, told SWNS. "That's why it's so important to have a dentist you feel comfortable connecting with, who shows empathy and leaves all judgment at the door." Dr. Tracy Redden, multi-practice owner and practicing dentist at Aspen Dental in Boston, echoed the importance of proper oral care. "Neglecting oral hygiene — whatever your reason — can lead to serious health issues," she told SWNS. "Your mouth is the gateway to your body that can affect your overall health. Maintaining oral health is not a choice, but a necessity for our overall well-being." When leaving the dentist's office determined to maintain better dental health, respondents said their good hygiene habits last only about eight days before they slip back into bad habits. For more Health articles, visit Over half of the survey respondents confessed they don't regularly floss, and nearly seven in 10 said they brush their teeth for less than two minutes per session. "You may not need to use dental floss as frequently as toothpaste, but it should still be a part of your daily dental cleaning," Dr. Arash Ravanbakhsh of Inglewood Family Dental in Alberta, Canada, said in an email to Fox News Digital. "While dentists recommend brushing your teeth twice a day, this is not the only cleaning method you should be using daily. Mouthwash and flossing also play a huge role in keeping your oral hygiene in top condition," Ravanbakhsh added. One mistake patients make when cleaning at home is using too much pressure when brushing, according to the doctor. "You may not need to use dental floss as frequently as toothpaste, but it should still be a part of your daily dental cleaning." "Just because you brush your teeth harder does not mean you are giving them a more thorough clean," he wrote. "In fact, this could damage your teeth and gums." To safely and properly clean your teeth, Ravanbakhsh recommends using a manual brush with soft bristles or an electric toothbrush.
