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 »
Posts Categorized: Prevention
5 Important Facts About Oral Cancer
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and all month long is dedicated to educating the public on the seriousness of the disease. At our dental office in Asheboro, we’d like to help our community by discussing some current oral cancer statistics, sharing the most common symptoms, and talking about some factors that can put you… 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 »
How Your Oral Health Can Affect Your Heart
February is nationally recognized as Heart Health Month. Every year the American Heart Association and medical professionals across the country join together to publicize the seriousness of heart disease and educate the population on how to reduce your risk. At our dental office in Asheboro, we want to help do our part and bring awareness… Read more »
If You’re Experiencing Any of These Symptoms, It’s Time to See a Dentist in Asheboro
Regular dental cleanings and exams can go a long way in keeping your mouth healthy. But when we miss these bi-annual appointments, the likelihood that a dental problem will pop up increases. These dental problems can be painful and even lead to more serious complications if left untreated. The team at our Asheboro dental office… Read more »
The Common Cold and Dental Health
When you’re dealing with a cough that just won’t go away, you’d give anything to make it stop. So you do what anyone battling the common cold would do and head to your nearest pharmacy to load up on the best over-the-counter cough syrup you can find. While this remedy can finally make your coughing… Read more »
Your Asheboro Dentist Says, “Eat Chocolate!”
We’ve got some fantastic news for all of our patients and neighbors with an active sweet tooth! It may come as a surprise, but the team at our Asheboro dental office is telling everyone to go ahead and eat chocolate — for your smile’s sake! But before you head out to buy a dozen of… Read more »
6 Reasons to Quit Smoking
Every year on the third Thursday in November the American Cancer Society puts on the Great American Smokeout, which encourages smokers to try and quit once and for all. The team at our Asheboro dental office can certainly get behind an event that promotes health! Which is why we’re covering a few reasons why quitting… Read more »
October is National Dental Hygiene Month
When most people think of October, we doubt they immediately think of their teeth. In fact, they might not think about teeth at all except if a piece of Halloween candy does some unexpected damage. That’s where we’re a little different. At our dental office in Asheboro, when we think of October, we think of… Read more »
Top 7 Things You Should Know About Oral Health
At our dental office in Asheboro, we’re all about preventive dental care and doing everything we can to keep our patients’ smiles healthy. We also believe in educating our neighbors about oral health. After all, the more you know, the healthier you can be. Check out the top seven things we feel are most important… Read more »
