According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), dental cavities or tooth decay is the number one chronic disease in children between the ages of six to eleven (25%) and adolescents aged 12 to 19 years (59%). Tooth decay is four times more common than asthma among adolescents 14 to 17 (15%). A […]
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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
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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
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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
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Cold and Flu season is just around the corner in Charlotte and that means we all must be vigilant in our efforts to wash our hands and cover our coughs. When you get a cold or catch a virus, you can experience a lot of pain in your face, in your jaw, and even in
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From time to time, we all feel like we’re parched or really need a drink of water, especially after exercising or eating something salty. And if you’re in a stressful situation, nervous, or upset about something, your mouth may go dry. But if you have a dry mouth on a regular basis and if waking
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If you and your dentist have decided that you will undergo dental implant surgery, you’re probably wondering what to expect. Dental implant surgery is usually done as an outpatient procedure through multiple stages. DENTAL IMPLANT STAGES If you have a damaged tooth that the dental implant is replacing, your implant dentist will remove it and
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People want to have fresh breath and whiter teeth, and everyone wants to know how to have fresh breath. Of course the best way to achieve that is by having a regular oral hygiene routine that includes regular brushing, flossing and visits to the dentist. But there are foods that will help keep your teeth
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You may not have realized it, but June is National Candy Month. Now, coming from a dentist, that might seem like a strange reminder – especially since we’ve all heard someone say to us “that candy will rot your teeth out!” So, does candy cause cavitites? Well, yes… and no. The bacteria living in our
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What’s the Deal With ‘No-Drill’ Dentistry? No one looks forward to having their cavities drilled and filled. For some people, just the fear of drilling keeps them out of the dentist’s office for years at a time. Unfortunately, that aversion to the drill, and other dental services, often results in the need for more extensive
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Periodontitis is a severe gum infection that can lead to further dental and health complications if left untreated. Beyond just being a dental concern, periodontitis
