Dental Blog

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…

Cavities affect people of all ages. A 2015 study from the CDC and the National Institutes of Health found that almost every American – 96 percent – aged 65 or older reported tooth decay. The Mayo Clinic also found that…

If you have had an issue with cavities in the past, your mouth may be missing one key ingredient: fluoride. Fluoride is considered an effective natural deterrent of cavities and can help strengthen the enamel on your teeth. Enamel is made…