As we get older, our bodies go through a lot of changes. Some of them don’t directly affect our health, but one in particular may. We’re talking about osteoporosis. At our dental office in Asheboro, many of our patients are over the age of 50 and, therefore, at increased risk for osteoporosis. Believe it or… Read more »
Posts Categorized: General Dental Articles
Common Dental FAQs and Answers
As with any health care, dentistry comes with its fair share of confusing recommendations, nonsensical terminology, and overall general questions about the whats, whys, and hows. At our dental office in Asheboro, we strive to ensure all our patients have their questions answered completely and accurately, so we’ve dedicated this blog to some of the… Read more »
Breaking Up is Hard to Do
How’s your relationship with your toothbrush? Is it working for you? Is it getting the job done well? At our dental office in Asheboro, we hate to be the bearer of bad news, but your toothbrush relationship should never be long-term. Is it time you moved on to something better? Toothbrushes are specifically designed to… Read more »
How to Handle a Dental Emergency
Any emergency is serious and should be treated as such. Dental emergencies, which include any injury to the teeth, gums, or mouth, are no exception. At our Asheboro dental office, we understand that a dental emergency can be scary, so we’re here to help give you a few tips on how to handle several types…. Read more »
“Uh Oh! I Forgot My Toothbrush!”
Now that summer is officially here, we’re all starting to plan those well-deserved vacations or long weekends away. Naturally, you also need to pack. So you load up on clothes, snacks, medications, and everything you may possibly need. Yet you forget your toothbrush. What do you do when you’ve reached your destination and it’s time… Read more »
Are You Brushing at Work?
We always encourage the patients at our Asheboro dental office to brush and floss everyday — usually in the morning and before hitting the hay at night. But brushing after meals, including lunch at work, is just as important. In fact, keeping up with your oral hygiene while at the office is better for your… Read more »
Keep Your Tongue Healthy, Too!
We usually talk a lot about tooth health, proper oral hygiene, and how important it is to take care of your teeth. However, all of us at our dental office in Asheboro want to take this opportunity to talk about an often forgotten part of your overall oral health. Your tongue. Your tongue is a… Read more »
Is Your Pregnancy Affecting Your Teeth?
Your body endures a lot of changes during pregnancy. Your feet may swell, you may be sore in strange or new places, and your teeth may decay. It’s true, your teeth are not one of the more popular concerns during pregnancy but at our dental office in Asheboro, we’re here to tell you they should… Read more »
4 Tips to Keep Your Pet’s Mouth Healthy
At our dental office in Asheboro, we’re pros at getting and keeping our neighbors’ smiles healthy and beautiful. But what we want to make sure all of our patients know is that dental care for their pets is just as important. Choose the right tools When you decide to start brushing your animal’s teeth, it’s… Read more »
Don’t Let Your Teeth Steal Your Vacation Days
You work hard, and you deserve the right to play hard too. That’s the whole reason for vacation days. But too often, vacation days are used for something other than fun times with the family. In fact, 164 million work hours are lost each year because of dental problems. At our dental office in Asheboro,… Read more »