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…
Weight loss is often on the forefront of our minds. Diet and exercise both play important roles in weight loss. As it turns out, diet and exercise also play important roles in maintaining good oral health. Let’s look at a few examples. Better food choices As you choose healthier foods for your body, you are…
Missing teeth affect your smile, bite, and overall health. When possible, dental implants are the best tooth replacement option because they replace both the missing root and crown of the tooth. Fortunately, Adams and Cheek Dentistry offers implant services for our patients. What Is a Dental Implant? A dental implant is a titanium screw placed…
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…
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…
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 appointment with your dental hygienist is much more than that! A dental hygienist’s role involves more than just cleaning teeth. Your cleaning appointment is really an oral…
Importance of dental x-rays Dental x-rays are a useful diagnostic tool when helping your dentist detect damage and disease not visible during a regular dental exam. Without x-rays, cavities may go undetected to the point that teeth may require root canal therapy or even extraction. Undetected periodontal disease may lead to the need for extractions…
At Adams and Cheek Dentistry, we have listened to our patients and understand the need for an affordable alternative to dental insurance. To help all of our valued patients have a choice with access to the same excellent level of dental care, we are now offering our own Adams and Cheek dental savings care program.…
What is gum disease? Gum disease is swelling or soreness of the soft tissue around your teeth. Gum disease is also more formally refer to as periodontal disease. Later stages of periodontal disease also affect the bones supporting the teeth. What causes gum disease? bacteria medication hormonal changes What are the symptoms? bleeding gums red,…
How often patients have cleanings is determined by a number of factors. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all kind of answer. The most common intervals for dental cleanings are three months, four months, or six months. In rare cases, some patients require monthly or bi-monthly cleanings. Let’s look at some factors that determine cleaning frequency. Gum Health…