Do you experience tooth sensitivity? Are your teeth sensitive to cold, sweet, or sticky foods? Let’s look at some possible reasons for tooth sensitivity and how to treat it. How do teeth become sensitive? Dentin is the inner portion of your tooth. Microscopic tubules filled with nerve endings make up this inner layer. In healthy…
Are you confident in your smile? Have you ever wished you could straighten, whiten, or altogether change the appearance of your teeth? Adams and Cheek Dentistry can help! A smile is the first thing people notice about you and is an international sign for happiness. We believe everyone deserves a smile they are proud of.…
Adams and Cheek Dentistry is happy to announce that we now offer Invisalign! We are very excited to provide this service to our adult patients seeking orthodontic treatment! We want our patients to have the ability to improve their smiles through tooth movement without needing to go elsewhere. Fortunately, there are many advantages to choosing…
The techniques used for brushing depends on the type of toothbrushes patients use. Let’s look at different brushing techniques recommended with manual and electric toothbrushes. Electric Toothbrush Electric toothbrushes are clinically proven to remove more bacteria from our teeth than manual brushing. We are unable to duplicate the motion of the electric toothbrushes’ bristles with…
It’s a recommendation we make at every appointment, “Please be sure to floss daily.” Or a question we ask, “Are you flossing?” Patients have heard it so many times over the years, we probably sound like broken records. Additionally, it may have patients wondering how important it really is to floss daily. Is there a…
With so many dental products out there these days, making a decision about which is best for you can be difficult. While the brand of toothpaste you choose isn’t too important, choosing the type of paste you need can be a daunting task. Let’s look at different types of toothpastes and their indications. Hopefully, we…
Are you new to the area and in need of a great dental office? Has your current family dentist retired and now you need someone new? Is it just time to make a change? Raleigh, NC has so many dentists that sometimes this task can be daunting. Here are some guidelines and things to ponder…
Our office treats patients of all ages We recommend bringing your child to our office for their first dental visit between the ages of two and three. Additionally, there is no age limit for patients we see. We have patients that are 100 years old! We offer a broad spectrum of treatment within the office…
Do you wonder what your dentist is referring to when he or she is discussing different parts of your teeth? Teeth are made up of multiple layers. These layers differ depending on the parts of the teeth. Let’s look at the basics of tooth anatomy to help better understand the parts of your teeth. Enamel…
Night Guards and TMJ Have you ever been told you grind your teeth? Has your dentist recommended a night guard to protect your teeth while you sleep? Teeth grinding, or bruxism, is very common and mostly occurs when you are asleep. Because we are unaware of what we do while we sleep, wearing a night…