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Dental X-rays: Why, Which, & When?
Digital dental x-rays have come a long way in improving our ability to diagnose problems in your teeth and jaws. But which ones do you need, when do you need them, and why do dentists recommend each kind? Types of Dental X-rays Periapical X-rays Periapical x-rays capture the full length of 1 or more […]
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What is Root Resorption? Can it Be Fixed?
Root Resorption comes in 2 flavors, so to speak: Internal and External. It’s one of the least common reasons for losing a tooth, compared to tooth decay and gum disease. When it is found though, it usually means the tooth is doomed. But what is root resorption? Internal & External Root Resorption FAQs The term […]
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Implant Overdentures for a Confident Smile
As I mentioned in the post about my wife’s cosmetic dentistry with porcelain veneers, treating family can be stressful. After all, if anything goes wrong, we literally have to live with them afterwards! However, it’s equally true that the results are even a little more gratifying. 😀 The implant overdentures that we did for my […]
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Dental Veneers for a Happy Smile
When someone trusts us to transform their smile with dental veneers, that’s a big deal. We take that trust seriously, & we love seeing the results as much as they do. There’s one particular smile makeover though, that means more to me than any I’ve ever done. I’ll share the journey, but you’ll have to wait […]
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Do You Trust Your Dentist?
I’ve practiced dentistry in Charlotte since 1998, and this question keeps popping up. I even addressed the topic directly before: Whom Do You Trust? Why? Do You Trust Your Dentist? The newest attack on dentistry & trust in our profession comes in an article in The Atlantic: “The Truth about Dentistry.” Is there some truth […]
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Repairing a Broken Dental Bridge
If you have a dental bridge and some of the porcelain has broken off in a place visible in your smile, the bridge usually has to be replaced. Sometimes however, the bridge can be repaired with a creative and nifty technique called an “overcrown.” This isn’t always an option, but when it is, it’s a […]
