Blog - Family dentistry
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Do Dental Cavities Always Hurt?
One of the most common questions we hear, when we first have to give a patient the bad news that they have 1 or more cavities is, “But doc, how come it doesn’t hurt?” It’s a common misconception that a cavity will always give you a toothache. Cavities Don’t Hurt Until It’s BAD Today yielded another […]
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Everyday Family Dentistry in Charlotte
As much as I like talking about some of the more “exotic” technologies that we have in our Charlotte dental office, such as Laser Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Six Month Braces, etc., our daily schedule is filled with what dentists usually call “Bread-and-Butter” dentistry. Things like the cases shown below, and as always – these are […]
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Why Dentists Tell You Different Things
If you’ve ever been to more than 1 dentist in a short period of time, for whatever reason, you’ve probably been a little surprised that one told you there were several problems, one didn’t say a thing, and maybe the third suggested something entirely different. This question has been discussed in several major news articles […]
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Spend Less Time and Money at the Dentist
Let’s face it – NO ONE likes getting dental work done. After nearly 15 years of being a dentist, I promise – I’ve heard every reason there is, but it usually comes down to 1 of 3 things: Time Fear Money So what if your dentist uses some technology that can decrease at least two […]
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Bonding to Fix a Broken Front Tooth
If you have chipped a front tooth, often playing sports, you know how embarrassing it can be to smile. However, you may be worried that the tooth will need a porcelain veneer or dental crown to fix it, and you might be worried about the cost. The good news is, for patients of our Charlotte […]
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Baby Boomers & Dental Care – Don’t wait until after retirement!
With more and more Baby Boomers approaching or entering retirement, an issue often not considered is their dental health. I think it is actually an important topic to discuss, even more so in today’s economy. Many Baby Boomers – my parents included – have put retirement on hold, but it’s still not all that far […]
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