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…
Unfortunately, we often see patients with broken teeth. What do you do if you chip, crack, or knock out a tooth? Rule number one: don’t panic! Dentists see this all the time and we will help you! Let’s look at some guidelines to help you navigate these stressful situations. Chipped Or Broken Tooth If some…
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…