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Holiday Foods and Your Teeth

The holidays are a time of gatherings with family and friends. It’s also a time for eating all kinds of gooey, sticky, sweet, crunchy foods and often drinking holiday cocktails, eggnogs, wines and spirits. While all of these taste great, they can cause problems for our teeth. As you indulge in candies, pies, cookies, caramels and nuts, remember anything that

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Stress May Lead to Gingivitis and Periodontal Disease

Did you know that increased stress may lead to gingivitis and periodontal disease? Grinding of teeth and jaw clenching can lead to bruxism. Don’t let stress ruin your teeth and gums – learn how to get rid of gingivitis! Schedule a Charlotte dental service with Modern Family Dental Care today! We have dental offices in Concord and Charlotte.

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Platelet Rich Plasma and Dental Procedures

Patients who opt for dental implants or require sinus lifts or ridge augmentations may also be good candidates for Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) treatments. Platelet Rich Plasma is a by-product of blood that contains rich cells called platelets. They help with clotting blood, but platelets also have hundreds of growth factors in them, which speed the healing process. In addition

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