With Halloween right around the corner, our dental office in Asheboro wants to share a secret with our patients and neighbors. Did you know that there are snacks out there that are worse for your teeth than candy? You heard us right. Candy may not be the scariest thing for your oral health. It’s no… Read more »
Posts Categorized: General Dental Articles
Is Chewing Gum Good for Teeth?
Gum may be your go-to fix to temporarily get rid of bad breath. Or maybe you just like to chew gum and there’s always a pack nearby. But is this sweet treat good for your teeth and overall oral health? Our dental office in Asheboro has the answer. Gum Can Be Good, But Not All… Read more »
Home Solutions for Toothaches
There’s no telling when a toothache may strike. You could be on vacation far away from your dentist in Asheboro. Or perhaps you woke up on Sunday morning with a tooth throbbing in pain when no dental office is open. What can you do if these situations occur? We’re happy to help by providing you… Read more »
Smile-Friendly Labor Day Foods
The team at our dental office in Asheboro is pretty sure that the last thing on your mind when you’re enjoying food at a Labor Day picnic is your oral health. However, we can’t help ourselves when it comes to protecting our patients’ smiles. So in preparation for this year’s Labor Day celebration we’d like… Read more »
“I’ve Lost a Filling, What Do I Do?”
Dental fillings are super-strong restorations that help fill the space left over after we remove decay. But sometimes things happen that can cause a filling to come loose or totally fall out. Whether it’s from crunching down on a popcorn kernel or grinding your teeth while you sleep, a lost filling may cause worry. The… Read more »
A Closer Look at Sugary Snacks
Most of us know that sugar is bad for teeth. So it should come as no surprise that our dental office in Asheboro encourages our patients to limit their sugar intake in order to keep teeth healthy and decay-free. But sometimes it’s not so easy know just how much sugar is in the foods we… Read more »
All About Asthma and Oral Health
Asthma is a scary, chronic disease that affects over 20 million adults and more than 6 million children in the United States. If not managed and treated proactively, asthma can make it difficult to breathe, cause the chest to tighten, and can even lead to death. At our dental office in Asheboro, we also know… Read more »
National Women’s Health Week
In just a few days we’ll celebrate National Women’s Health Week which kicks off appropriately on Mother’s Day, May 13th. This seven day celebration serves to raise awareness of the importance of following healthy habits for women of all ages. At our dental office in Asheboro, we know that dental health is an important part… Read more »
Play Hard & Protect Your Smile
Each April, several dental associations join together to sponsor National Facial Protection Month. The goal is to raise awareness on the importance of wearing a mouthguard while participating in sports. As the weather warms up and more and more people start playing sports, its timing couldn’t be better. At our dental office in Asheboro, we… Read more »
4 Things You Need to Know About Calcium
When most people think of calcium, they often associate it with building super strong bones. While that’s certainly part of its benefits, the team at our dental office in Asheboro also knows that calcium is crucial for a strong smile, too. But before you start diving in to a calcium-rich diet, consider some important facts… Read more »
