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…
Are you confident in your smile? Have you ever wished you could straighten, whiten, or altogether change the appearance of your teeth? Adams, Cheek, and Holt 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…
Do I Need to Get My Wisdom Teeth Removed? For young adults, wisdom teeth removal is a common concern. The majority of people have four third molars (aka wisdom teeth) that begin to erupt in the teenage years. However, few people have enough room in their mouth for them. Problems From Wisdom Teeth Damage to…
As you may or may not know, Adams, Cheek, and Holt Dentistry offers 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…
It’s hard to believe the end of another year is quickly approaching. For those with dental insurance, it is time to renew or change plans. It is also important to think about remaining benefits for the year. There are many reasons why patients should take advantage of remaining dental benefits. Let’s look at a few.…
Good oral care is important from the eruption of your child’s first tooth. It is also beneficial to begin good oral habits early. Let’s look at different levels of oral care for infants to teens. Infants/Toddlers: Use a warm washcloth to wipe your child’s teeth as they begin to erupt, usually around 6 months. You…
Are you afraid to go to the dentist? Does the thought of seeing the dentist give you anxiety? If so, you are not alone. Anywhere from 10-20% of Americans avoid dental appointments due to fear and/or anxiety. That means roughly 30-40 million Americans do not go to the dentist due to fear and anxiety. That’s…
Halloween is right around the corner, and that means there is only one thing on everyone’s mind… CANDY!!! While we love it just as much as our patients do, too much sugar can have detrimental effects on your teeth and smile. Sugar-filled Halloween candy that fill up trick-or-treat bags are acidic in nature. Additionally, bacteria…
Many patients mistakenly believe that if a tooth requires a crown, it also requires a root canal. While this is not always true, it can be a bit confusing because teeth that require root canal therapy most often do, in fact, require a crown. So, what’s the difference? We will attempt to resolve the confusion.…
Adams and Cheek Dentistry has a new dental provider! We are excited to add Dr Tanner Holt to our dental family. Dr Holt was introduced to Dr Adams by family at Lake Gaston towards the end of dental school. He then shadowed both Dr Adams and Dr Cheek as he completed dental school and into…