The holiday season is a time to celebrate life, enjoy those closest to you, and be thankful for the gift of a healthy life. But during the holidays, it can easy to overindulge, overbook, and overspend, putting that healthy life at risk and increasing your chance of getting sick. At… Read More…
When you’ve taken a bit of a hiatus from seeing the dentist, you may be nervous to go back. No matter what your reasons are for avoiding dental care, the important thing everyone at my dental office in Chapel Hill wants you to know is that now you’re considering coming… Read More…
We all know brushing and flossing are important for a healthy mouth. However, there are some other things that are important to do, and to avoid, to keep your smile in tip-top shape. One of the things to avoid doing a lot is breathing through your mouth. While it may… Read More…
Taking antibiotics prior to a visit to your Chapel Hill dentist used to be a common practice if you had a heart condition or received a joint replacement; however, this may no longer be the case. Recent research has shown that the use of too many antibiotics could actually outweigh… Read More…
Women undergo several hormonal changes throughout their lives, causing hormone levels to fluctuate. This fluctuation can not only cause changes in the body, but in the mouth as well. At my Chapel Hill dental office, we want to cater to our female patients, and this blog can explain how their… Read More…
If you’re missing teeth due to an accident, tooth decay, gum disease, or other reasons, you’re not alone. In fact, millions of Americans suffer from tooth loss. Prior to technological advancements in dentistry, the only option to replace missing teeth was either a bridge or dentures. However, at my dental… Read More…
At my dental office in Chapel Hill, we are asked this question a lot. There are some injuries that absolutely require you to head straight to the hospital. However, the majority of dental problems should be seen by a dentist. But how do you know which is which? Basically, the… Read More…
There are many of us who are unhappy with the smile we were born with. But luckily, there’s the wonderful world of cosmetic dentistry to help transform smiles. At my Chapel Hill dental office, you’ll have plenty of cosmetic options to choose from, but today, we’d like to talk about… Read More…
From eating something sticky to grinding your teeth, many things can cause your filling to become loose, crack, or even fall out. Although nobody ever wants to lose a filling, it’s a pretty easy fix, and there are even things you can do to help it before you get to… Read More…
Wisdom teeth are often first seen on x-rays conducted during regular appointments at my Chapel Hill dental office. Most often, we can see them as they’re beginning to rise to the surface and erupt through the gum line. It’s also when we’re most likely to recommend that they be removed…. Read More…