Unfortunately, there is no way to treat a cracked tooth at home, so if you suspect your tooth is cracked, you will need to set up an appointment with your dentist. Below are a few potential cracked tooth issues and their treatment options. Cracked Tooth Nerve Damage First, your… Read More…
Veneers are a thin shield of synthetic material, either composite resin or porcelain, that are bonded to the front of the teeth. They are an excellent cosmetic dentistry option, because they provide increased strength and resilience without requiring an invasive dental procedure. Read on to learn more about the veneers. … Read More…
If you are unhappy with your smile, dental implants could be the right solution for replacing missing teeth. Implants are metal frames or posts that are positioned surgically under your gums into the jawbone. Once implants are in place, your cosmetic dentist can then mouth replacement teeth onto the frames…. Read More…
If plaque is not removed through brushing and flossing, it hardens into tartar, also known as dental calculus. The only way to get rid of plaque and tartar is to have them scraped off at a dental cleaning—but you might be tempted to try doing it yourself. In today’s post,… 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…
Maybe you bit down on a popcorn seed. Maybe you fell down the stairs and hit the deck face-first. Whatever the cause, having a cracked tooth can be scary, especially if it occurs during a time when most dentist offices are closed. However, it’s important not to panic. Our South… 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…
With Queer Eye’s latest season hitting Netflix this month, the Emmy award-winning show is in once again in the headlines. In honor of the occasion, we thought we’d take a moment to highlight one of the most heart-wrenching and beautiful moments in the show, when a Queer Eye “hero” receives… Read More…
