Martha Stewart may cringe, but sometimes you need to be a rude host. When a known freeloader with a reputation for wrecking everything in its path shows up, it’s best to pull in the WELCOME mat. Such is the case with COVID-19. Like other viruses, COVID-19 cannot live on its own. It must inject itself … Continued

Let’s “Flatten the Curve” Following recommendations from the North Carolina Board of Dental Examiners, the American Dental Association, and the Center for Disease Control our office will be closed for elective dental services from Thursday, March 19 at 5:00 pm until Monday, April 6 at 8:00 am. HOWEVER, we remain open during normal business hours … Continued

At the time of this writing, 522 Americans have been diagnosed with coronavirus, while 22 have died from complications of its’ effects. Out of an abundance of caution, we are practicing an alternative to hand-shaking: elbow bumps and jazz hands! We are also ramping up our efforts to keep the public areas of our office … Continued

A beautiful, white smile is a sign of youth, health, and is a social asset. Most would agree that a person’s smile is one of the first things they notice. Tooth whitening, or “bleaching”, is a popular dental treatment and there are several methods achieve a whiter smile. Following are several common questions that are … Continued

Ever get an “OWWIEE!” when eating something cold or sweet? Sensitive teeth are bothersome and can cause a great deal of discomfort. Following are several possible causes of sensitive teeth and their associated treatments. Gum Recession Receding gums leave the root surfaces exposed, allowing temperature changes to be transmitted directly to the nerve through microscopic … Continued

Some of our patients experience anxiety when presenting for a dental appointment. For a few of them, it is the memory of a bad childhood dental experience. For others it is fear of the unknown or a loss of control. Whatever the reason, the mental anxiety they experience results in physical symptoms that are very … Continued

One of my original telephone book ads proclaimed, “Some Things Can Only Be Done By Hand.” While it is still true that dentistry is a high-touch practice, technology has transformed many facets of the modern dental office. Chief among these are: Digital X-Rays. Modern dental x-rays are taken with a digital sensor connected to a … Continued