Are you experiencing sudden, sharp tooth pain that comes and goes? At Adams & Cheek Family Dentistry in Raleigh, North Carolina, we understand that a cracked tooth can be a frustrating and concerning issue. With people living longer and often more stressful lives, we’ve seen an increase in cracked teeth in our practice. What Exactly…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
Has your dentist recommended a crown for your tooth? What is a crown? Why would you need one? There are many situations when a tooth requires a crown. What is a crown? A crown is a tooth-shaped covering that is placed over a tooth to restore its shape, size, strength, and improve its overall appearance.…
Many people grow concerned over the appearance of crooked teeth. Most people do not realize the ways that misaligned teeth can affect overall oral health. We’ll look at some examples of problems that crooked teeth can cause and explain why orthodontics is not only a cosmetic option. Additionally, orthodontics is also not only an option…
Do you feel like your teeth could be whiter? Have you considered exploring your options but unsure if it is safe or right for you? Professional tooth whitening is a safe way to whiten the overall appearance of teeth. Professionally made custom trays help achieve optimal results. How Tooth Whitening Works Tooth whitening is a chemical…
When life gets busy or money gets tight, it is easy to put off dental hygiene appointments. Many patients view these appointments as “just a cleaning.” Conversely, your dental hygiene appointment is much more than that! Dental cleaning appointments involve more than just cleaning teeth. Your cleaning appointment is really an oral health appointment. The…