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Canker Sores: Our Lenoir Dentist Shares Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Lenoir NC DentistJune 09, 2020

Canker sores are small, shallow lesions that develop on the soft tissues in your mouth or at the base of your gums. Unlike cold sores, for which they are often mistaken, unlike cold sores, canker sores don’t occur on the surface of your lips, and are not contagious. If you’re currently suffering from a canker […]

Is Nail Biting Bad for My Teeth? Ask Our Lenoir Family Dentist

Lenoir NC DentistMay 19, 2020

Nail biting is one of the most common habits among both adults and children. Also known as onychophagy or onychophagia, it’s estimated that about 25-30 to percent of the population are nail biters, including up to 45 percent of teenagers. While on the surface it may appear rather harmless, chronic nail biting can have big consequences for your stomach, your […]

Our Lenoir Dentist Shares 3 Key Symptoms of Oral Cancer

Lenoir NC DentistApril 07, 2020

Although oral cancer is most likely to affect longtime smokers and tobacco users, that doesn’t mean that non-smokers are in the clear. Like all cancers, oral cancer can affect anyone, at any stage of life. This is why every routine dentist exam will typically include a brief oral cancer screening (the stage when your dentist […]

Is it Possible to Regrow Tooth Enamel? Our Lower Creek Dentist Explains

Lenoir NC DentistMarch 10, 2020

Many products have emerged in recent years which claim to restore or regrow tooth enamel. While it is possible to strengthen and fortify enamel with substances such as fluoride, it is important to understand that no product can cause lost enamel to “grow back.” Once your tooth’s enamel is worn away, it is worn away […]

Our Lenoir Family Dentist Shares Top Ways to Whiten Your Teeth

Lenoir NC DentistFebruary 04, 2020

Want to maintain a beautiful white smile all year long? In today’s post our Lenoir NC family dentist shares some teeth whitening tips that will keep you glowing. If you are interested in our tooth whitening services, please click here to request an appointment with our office. Skip the Whitening Strips Many popular toothpaste brands […]

Our Lower Creek General Dentist Busts the 4 Most Common Dental Myths

Lenoir NC DentistJanuary 21, 2020

When it comes to oral hygiene, there are a lot of myths and misconceptions floating around that simply aren’t true. In today’s blog post, our Lower Creek general dentist debunks some of the worst beliefs people have when it comes to their oral health care. Myth: Diet sodas are better for your teeth than regular […]