My Blog - General and Cosmetic Dentist

Hot Day? Three Drinks to Leave Home When You’re Packing the Cooler
posted: Aug. 03, 2021.

Whew! It’s a hot one! And whenever the temperature soars, you need to stay hydrated, especially when you’re outside or exercising. But all cold drinks aren’t equal when it comes Read more
Dental Implants Could Help Preserve Bone After Tooth Loss
posted: Aug. 03, 2021.

Losing teeth can make it more difficult to eat, not to mention the effect it can have on your smile. But that could be just the beginning of your Read more
When to Replace Fillings
posted: Jul. 27, 2021.

A dental filling replaces and restores the health of a tooth that has been damaged. Often, the need for a filling results from a cavity due to a large amount Read more
This One Cosmetic Method Could Improve a Multiple of Tooth Flaws
posted: Jul. 24, 2021.

You could have an unattractive smile because of a chipped tooth or one slightly out of alignment. Or, it could be both of the above, plus some heavy staining Read more
Should I use mouthwash?
posted: Jul. 20, 2021.

Mouthwashes are commonly used as a part of a daily oral care regimen. Not only do they freshen breath, but some are capable of improving dental health too. Using a Read more
Periodontal Probing Can Tell Us a Lot About the Severity of a Gum Infection
posted: Jul. 14, 2021.

The red and puffy gums that sometimes accompany the onset of periodontal (gum) disease don't always catch your attention. You may not even get any symptoms at all, in Read more
Dry Mouth and How to Treat It
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.

In fancy medical terms, dry mouth is known as xerostomia. It’s really just what it sounds like: a condition in which you don’t have enough saliva to keep your mouth Read more
Summer Dental Health? Get into the Swim of It!
posted: Jul. 06, 2021.

On a sizzling hot day, there’s not much that makes us happier than heading to the water for a quick swim, some gentle laps, or even a rousing game of Read more
Mike Tyson: The Prizefighter Prizes His Unique Smile
posted: Jul. 04, 2021.

Mike Tyson made a splash when he faced off against sharks during the Discovery Channel's Shark Week 2020. But there's bigger news for fans of the former undisputed world Read more
Happy Fourth of July
posted: Jun. 29, 2021.

Every year, Americans all over the world celebrate the birth of the country and its independence on the Fourth of July. There are countless ways that people celebrate and they Read more
Untreated Gum Disease Could Cost You Your Implant
posted: Jun. 24, 2021.

Your teeth can take decades of daily biting and chewing and not miss a beat. But they do have a nemesis, dental disease, which can easily get the upper Read more
Flossing Fixes
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.

A length of floss plus your teeth is about as low-tech as it gets. But, as with so many other “simple” skills, it helps to learn just the right technique Read more
Safety of Dental X-Ray Radiation
posted: Jun. 15, 2021.

We all want to live our healthiest lives. We know that part of keeping ourselves healthy is regular visits to our Wilkesboro, North Carolina office for checkups and necessary dental Read more
Your 'Toothache' Might Actually be Unrelated to Your Teeth
posted: Jun. 14, 2021.

When you see your dentist about mouth pain, you expect to hear that it's a decayed or fractured tooth, or maybe a gum infection. But you might be surprised Read more
You Can Have a Successful Implant Outcome if Your Diabetes is Under Control
posted: Jun. 04, 2021.

Around one in ten U.S. adults have diabetes, a metabolic disease that can disrupt other aspects of a person's health like wound healing and vision. It could also cause Read more
Vivica Fox and Zendaya Have This in Common: A Gorgeous Smile
posted: May 25, 2021.

Kill Bill fans have been pressing for a third installment of the stylized revenge tale since Kill Bill, Volume 2 hit the theaters in 2004. Finally, filmmaker Quentin Tarantino Read more