Elizabethan England’s Rotten Sweet Tooth
IN ONE OF HIS sonnets, Shakespeare described the reeking breath of his lady love, and the subject came up again in two of his plays. He sets…
10 Health Tips from Your Dentist in Charlotte
Optimal Oral Health with Your Dentist in Charlotte, NC Brushing and flossing every day are staples to help maintain healthy teeth and gums. However, you can do other things that will benefit your overall well-being. Please read below for our ten oral health tips. #1 BRUSH YOUR TEETH TWICE A DAY We recommend the 2×2…
Pioneers of Women in Dentistry
MARCH IS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH, so we’re celebrating two trailblazers for women dentists in…
Why Our Team Is Pro-Vaccine
Several coronavirus vaccines have made it through the testing and approval process and are now being distributed in the US at a rate of over 1.3 million doses per day. It’s a testament to the wonders of modern science and technology that these vaccines are ready so soon and that they have such a high…
Common misconceptions about dental insurance (an update)
This article was first published in 2012, a few things have since changed in the world of dental insurance, this updated version of the article is intended to address this. The goal of your dental insurance benefit plans is to help offset the costs associated with dental care. Typically, most plans cover between 50 and…
How to Improve Your Smile: The Four Essentials of Bonding
Bonding is the most common cosmetic dentistry procedure we perform at Midtown Dentistry in Charlotte. When you look at the benefits, it’s not hard to see why! Bonding is a simple procedure that can make a big difference in your appearance. Whether we like it or not, our appearance plays an enormous role in our…
Sedation Dentistry: A Proven Method for Alleviating Dental Fear
Everyone suffers from a fear of something, whether it is spiders, flying or even the fear of household appliances (Oikophobia!). Fear of dental procedure is no different; up to 20% of people avoid going to the dentist altogether because of extreme fear or anxiety. This is often the result of past negative experience in the…
Invisalign Instead of Braces?
When my brother turned 16, my parents decided it was time to start thinking about braces. I had just finished a long and arduous 4-year relationship with braces myself. Of course my brother, as susceptible to advertisement as he is, mentioned that he was interested in getting Invisalign, instead of the imposing metal brackets he…
Teeth whitening and bleaching
Everyone loves a bright smile and most people are satisfied with the sparkle they get from regular cleanings at the dentist and daily oral hygiene. However for those who want to have a smile that looks brighter, there are a variety of products and procedures available to help improve the appearance of their teeth. Some…
‘Tis the Season….
I am always amused by patients surprise when they are told during a dental exam that they have a carious cavity. What do you mean I have a cavity? Or, how come I have a cavity? As if I am making it up or worst I created the cavity in their mouth. A short inquiry…