To slow the spread of COVID-19 and keep their patients safe, most dental practices have temporarily closed. Thankfully, many dentists are still providing emergency dentistry for issues like severe toothaches. However, if you have mild to moderate tooth pain, it may be safer for you to treat it at home until social distancing orders have been lifted. Here are 10 common household items that can help you manage your discomfort until you can see your Raleigh dentist.

Have you ever had really intense tooth pain seemingly out of nowhere? Have you ever been chowing down on something crunchy and accidentally chipped a tooth? Have you ever noticed your face swelling up all of a sudden? All of these situations warrant a visit to your dentist because you have a dental emergency on your hands. But what can you do until your emergency appointment time rolls around? Your dentist is here with some answers on how to handle common dental emergencies until you can reach the office.

Maybe you’re tired of having a gap or two in your smile after having to get teeth pulled due to decay or injury. Or perhaps you’ve had dentures for a while now, but have gotten sick of them always slipping and sliding around when you’re just trying to live your life. Whatever the case may be, dental implants can help. These biocompatible titanium posts perfectly mimic the roots of your lost teeth. They are then topped with a prosthetic tooth or teeth so lifelike that no one but your implant dentist will be able to tell they’re not your natural pearly whites! In today’s post, we go into a little more detail on how exactly implants can help you, no matter how big the gap in your grin.

It should come as no surprise that the foods you eat can either positively or negatively impact your oral and overall health. Enjoy eating lots of candy and potato chips? Get ready for your waistband to expand and your teeth to become decayed. Prefer to snack on fruits and vegetables? Watch as your body reaps the reward of healthy vitamins and minerals and your gums maintain their beautiful pink color. It can be easy to deviate from what we know is good for us and instead, choose options that simply satisfy our cravings. Unfortunately, this can backfire when it comes to gum disease, which is why your dentist is happy to provide food recommendations that will keep both your mouth and body on track.

If you’ve recently typed “how to whiten my teeth” into your favorite internet search bar, you may have discovered some strange results. For instance, pictures of people smiling while smearing a dark colored substance all over their teeth. Lately, using activated charcoal as a teeth whitening treatment has become very popular on social media. But does using this black mineral to brighten your smile really work?

Do you have trouble speaking clearly, eating comfortably, or smiling confidently because of one or more missing teeth?  Even if you aren’t experiencing these symptoms yet, it’s important to fill that gap in your smile before your teeth begin to shift, your bite becomes misaligned, and your jawbone deteriorates. While there are a variety of tooth replacement options available today, one clearly stands above the rest: dental implants. Read on as your local implant dentist explains the key differences that set this restoration apart from other tooth replacement options like bridges and dentures.

Did you know that only 3 out of 10 Americans visit their dentist regularly? Whether it’s due to financial concerns, anxiety, or just plain laziness, not seeing your dentist every six months can have dire consequences. You might think it’s cheaper now to just avoid dental checkups and cleanings, but putting off these visits can actually cost you a lot of money down the road. Let’s look at a few reasons how.

Most of us don’t floss nearly as much as we should, despite the advice from our dentist. We all know that it keeps your teeth and gums healthy and your dental hygienist happy, but do you really know anything else about flossing? In this post, your dentist has broken down everything you need to know about flossing and its importance.

Are you struggling to find a dentist in Raleigh who can meet the dental needs of you and your family? It shouldn’t have to be a struggle to find a professional who is equipped with the knowledge, training, and skill set to help both you and your child achieve a healthy smile. In an effort to help narrow your search, you might find it helpful to look for these 4 things that can make choosing the right dentist for your family much easier.  

Posted on October 17th, 2018

Halloween will be here before we know it! Take advantage of these good tips to avoid putting you or your child at risk of decay.

1. It’s best to eat sweets and candy shortly after a meal.  Your saliva is more active during meal times, so in order to ensure a faster break down of sugar, be sure to plan around other meals.
2. Prevent yourself from snacking on sweets. Snacking throughout the day allows for continued sugar to coat your teeth. This accelerates the break down of your enamel when you are waiting to brush it off.
3. Choose your candy wisely! Avoid eating hard or sticky candies as they stay in your mouth for a longer period of time and are harder for your saliva to break down.
4. Donate your unwanted candy. Select your favorite candies and give us your left over sweets and we will donate it to the troops or you can find a local buy-back program! ($$$)
5. Drink fluoridated water. Drink lots of water while you are eating your sweets to ensure that your teeth will have strong enamel to protect from sugars. That goes for bottled water as well!