Tooth abscess symptoms include severe, throbbing pain; swollen lymph nodes, and difficulty breathing/swallowing. If you believe you have a tooth abscess, contact our emergency dentist office immediately.  A periapical tooth abscess is a bacterial infection of the tooth, notable for causing extraordinary pain for the unfortunate patient. Left untreated, tooth… Read More…

Almost everyone experiences bad breath once in a while. But for some people, bad breath is a chronic issue. Known in the medical field as “halitosis,” bad breath can be exacerbated by a wide variety of factors, such as poor oral hygiene, dry mouth, and smoking. Below are some ways… Read More…

The saying that “one tooth will be lost for every pregnancy” may be just an old wives’ tale, but there is a definite link between pregnancy and teeth. This is not, as is commonly thought, because the baby draws calcium away from the mother, but because of the surge in… Read More…

Most people already know that they should brush and floss twice a day, but there are a few things dentists often want to tell our patients which are far lesser-known. Here are a few important dentistry FAQs to be aware of before heading into your next Charlotte dentist appointment. Bleeding… Read More…

At Park Cedar Dentistry, we are all about healthy (or even not-so-healthy) alternatives to sugar. Sugar, as you may already know, is extremely damaging to teeth, as the bacteria that live in our mouths just love turning it into enamel-destroying acid. Unfortunately, most advent calendars–boxes with 25 little “doors” that… Read More…

In terms of bad habits dentists hate, nail biting is right up there with chewing ice cubes and opening chip bags with your teeth. It may be a comforting coping mechanism in times of stress, but nail biting poses serious risks to your oral health and overall health. Not only… Read More…

Nail biting is one of the most common habits for people of all ages. People who bite their nails regularly often report that they do so when they feel nervous, bored, lonely, or even hungry. Whatever your reason, though, it’s important to understand that you’re damaging far more than your nails. Here… Read More…

Chemotherapy is designed to kill cancer cells, but it can also harm normal cells, such as the cells in your mouth. That means that if you are undergoing chemotherapy in the near-future, the way you take care of your teeth and gums will need to change to accommodate your higher… Read More…

The world of dentistry has a long, strange history. Here are 10 weird and wonderful facts you probably didn’t know about teeth. The first cavity filling was made of beeswax Modern cavities are filled with amalgam, a combination of various metallic elements, but the historical record shows that people have… Read More…

If the idea of sitting in a dentist’s chair is enough to give you nightmares, you’re not alone. Fear of the dentist, or “odontophobia”, is estimated to affect about 15% of Americans, or about 30 million people. Not to worry, though; below are a few ways to overcome your fear… Read More…