Dental Blog

Each April, in congruence with Oral Cancer Awareness Month, the Surf City Dental team focuses on educating our patients on how to detect cancer of the mouth. Projected to affect approximately 54,000 Americans this year, the condition is often more…

Surf City Dental knows getting youngsters to brush and floss their teeth consistently is no easy task, but it’s imperative to maintaining a healthy and sparkling smile. For children, a thorough dental routine includes brushing morning and night for at…

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and a great time to focus on your child’s oral well-being! Surf City Dental recommends teaching kids proper brushing and flossing techniques and instilling good oral habits as early as possible. This, along…

With the New Year fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about your resolutions. At Surf City Dental, we think at least one of your goals should focus on maintaining good oral hygiene. But why wait until January to start?…

The month of September is a busy one for most. Kids are back to school, the Carolina Panthers kick off their football season, and lazy summer days make way for fall fun. September is a big month at Surf City…

If you told your friends and family that you suffer from xerostomia, their eyes would probably gloss over, and their attention span start to fizzle! But if you told them it was dry mouth, the more common name for this…

Think about the last time you woke up with the familiar morning film on your teeth. You may or may not know that is a sign of plaque build-up, but I bet you hopped out of bed immediately and grabbed…

The threat of having to get any type of x-ray can be unsettling. They can sometimes point to an issue that can’t be diagnosed from the surface. Dental x-rays are an effective method for troubleshooting and preventing unwanted pain and…

When you ask people about brushing their teeth, they will unanimously agree with you that it is essential in the pursuit of good oral hygiene. Flossing, on the other hand, doesn’t always get the attention it deserves. A study on…