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June 6, 2016
Most of the time if patients come to our office looking to restore their white smiles, they are interested in professional teeth whitening. If you are […]
June 3, 2016
The pain in your jaw is absolutely unbearable. You can’t speak, you can’t eat, you can’t yawn without feeling the pain pulsing through your jaw into […]
June 1, 2016
Losing your teeth can change your life in a lot of ways. Emotionally and psychologically, it can make you feel self-conscious about speaking, smiling, and socializing. […]
May 27, 2016
College students are wrapping up their spring semesters, and some are already finished. In that spirit, we are offering a “final” of sorts for you. The […]
May 25, 2016
We are a little concerned about the growing diabetes problem in North Carolina. In 1997, 4.4 percent of Tar Heel State residents had been told that […]
May 23, 2016
In the art world, minimalism was a movement that emerged in the 1950s. The artwork included sculptures and paintings that used single techniques to create or […]
May 20, 2016
Sam* stepped into the machine. The people in the white coats assured him it would be OK. As he waited, lights appeared on Sam’s face. The […]
May 18, 2016
An alligator can regrow a single tooth up to 50 times in its lifetime. Some species of shark can regrow their teeth up to 24,000 times. […]
May 16, 2016
Many people feel their hearts beat a little faster and notice their blood pressure rise when they learn the news. You may have felt it, too, […]
May 13, 2016
If you live with someone who snores constantly, you probably find it pretty annoying. Whether you share a bed, a room, or the same hallway, you […]
May 11, 2016
Do you have odontophobia? Do you know someone with odontophobia? This is a fear of the dentist, and it is one of the most common fears […]
May 9, 2016
In our modern world, many patients have options about how to straighten their teeth and improve the appearance of their smiles. Have you hear of Invisalign? […]
May 6, 2016
If you have followed this blog, you have probably read more than one reference to dental implants. These are one of the most important inventions in […]
May 4, 2016
Is something missing from your smile? Do you wish you had a full set of teeth, or, at least, something that felt like a full set […]
May 2, 2016
The Research Triangle is a great place to live and work, which is why it never surprises us to learn that new families have moved into […]
April 29, 2016
A human adult has 32 teeth. If his or her wisdom teeth have been removed, then he or she has 28 teeth. And yet the average […]
April 27, 2016
Right or wrong, Americans are obsessed with looking younger. One indication of that is the fact that Americans have spent more than $12 billion (that is […]
April 25, 2016
During routine cleanings and examinations, dentists check for tooth decay and gum disease. How much to do you know about gum disease? Do you know how […]