Avoid Needing Gum Disease Treatment It is vital for everyone to prevent gum disease to avoid loss of teeth. Most periodontal disease is a result of neglect, but other reasons for the condition include cancer that damages the body’s immune system. Periodontal disease begins by affecting the gum tissue where teeth grow. When someone develops […]

Good oral hygiene will help you maintain a great smile. However, our Lenoir dentists often tell patients an attractive smile is not the only reason people should take care of their gums and teeth. Poor dental health can have a negative effect on your quality of life. If your dental health is not up to […]

Some people are afraid to go to the dentist. They must overcome dental anxiety so that they can receive dental treatment. Family dentists in Lenoir offer a relaxing atmosphere so that patients can receive the care they need without too much fear. A sedation dentist can administer sedatives to calm the person before dental treatment. […]

Our Lenoir dentists can treat cavities, provide services to help prevent the development of dental caries and offer their patients cavity prevention tips. However, a product available today by prescription allows individuals to reduce the threat of cavities. The product is MI Paste, about which our dentists are experts. Composed of a milk-based formula, MI […]

According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, your child should visit a dentist when his or her first tooth pops through the gum, or by time they are one year old. Children do not always want to brush their teeth. In fact, the average child has three cavities by the time they reach their […]

Since the introduction of the power toothbrush in the 1960s, this tool has undergone many technological advances, from design and bristle motions to rotation oscillation and sonic vibration. What is rotation oscillation? That’s when the head of the toothbrush alternately rotates in one direction and then the other. Power toothbrushes can deliver up to 50,000 […]