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Can A Toothache be Cured by Adjusting Your Bite?
Absolutely! As an example of how, let me tell you Michael’s story: “Ever since I had that crown done, it hurts to bite down!” Michael first came to see me not because of a dental problem, but because he was taking over our office computer network in the fall of 2010. However, as he was […]
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My Baby Stole the Calcium from my Teeth!
While not exactly common, it is also not unusual for us to hear a woman say, “Doc, I never had any cavities until after my baby; I heard that the baby steals the calcium from teeth before they’re born. What do I do?” Can Your Baby “Steal” Calcium from Your Teeth to Cause Cavities? The […]
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Why Does a Tooth with a Small Filling Need a Crown?
Patients often wonder about why we recommend expensive treatments for teeth that don’t seem like they “need” it. Today was an excellent example of why our recommended treatment may change while we are working on a tooth, as well as why we say you need a crown when nothing really seems wrong. Lastly, it is […]
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Bad Breath – Causes and Cures
One of the most common questions we get when people come for their dental check-ups and cleanings is, “I seem to be having bad breath a lot recently; how come?” Alternately, they may ask if there are any products we recommend to help get rid of bad breath. Remarkably, there is little good information available […]
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What does Heartburn have to do with Teeth?
It’s not uncommon for me to ask a new patient at our Charlotte dental office, “Do you have any issues with acid reflux/heartburn?” It’s also not uncommon for that new patient to ask in response, “Why do you ask?” The answer is simple and easy to understand once you think about it, but most people […]
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Do You Need a Dental Root Canal?
Of all dental procedures, a root canal is probably one more dreaded by patients than any other, because practically everyone has heard some nightmare story about them. Remarkably, though, with proper diagnosis and management, the need for root canals can largely be avoided, and in cases where they are needed, they are virtually never painful, […]
