Food is such an important part of our lives. Not only is it crucial for our health, it’s historically pretty important for our relationships too. We meet friends over dinner, we snack on the couch with loved ones while watching a movie, and we even join blind dates for a… Read More…

When you come to your appointments at our dental office in Chapel Hill, there’s a good chance we may recommend taking some x-rays of your mouth. And for good reason. Dental x-rays are critical in helping us detect a number of potential oral health problems early, often making treatment easier… Read More…

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and our dental office in Chapel Hill thought we should dedicate a blog this month to help educate our patients and community on the prevalence of oral cancer in America, what increases someone’s likelihood of developing the disease, and how to spot signs of… Read More…

At our dental office in Chapel Hill, we always want to ensure our patients’ comfort. One of the ways we do that is by numbing the area we need to work on before we begin treatment. But sometimes we encounter someone who has difficulty getting numb. Why is that? We… Read More…

At our dental office in Chapel Hill, it’s no secret to our patients that we really love our jobs. Dentistry isn’t only rewarding because we get to boost people’s confidence and get them smiling again after smile transformations, but also because we help keep people healthy. To us, dentistry is… Read More…

When your tooth hurts, it’s incredibly unpleasant and often described as a pain unlike any other. There could be any number of explanations for the discomfort, but sometimes the problem is pretty serious and may require a root canal. But how can you tell? Let my Chapel Hill dental office… Read More…

Toothpaste serves a very specific purpose — to brush away bacteria and plaque that collects on teeth. But with all the developments in toothpaste technology, many options offer additional benefits like whitening, decreasing sensitivity, and adding an extra boost of freshness. With all the options available to you, how do… Read More…

We all need to see the dentist regularly — kids, men, and women. But one of those demographics is avoiding regular dental appointments. We’re looking at you, men! Statistically, men don’t visit the dentist as often as their female counterparts. At my Chapel Hill dental office, we wanted to know… Read More…

When we think of toothpaste, we obviously think of the main purpose… to clean the teeth. That is what it’s designed for, after all. But at my Chapel Hill dental office, we always hear of other uses for toothpaste, and while we haven’t tried them all, we still thought it’d… Read More…

You know many of the common things that result in dental health concerns including not brushing or flossing enough, forgoing regular visits to my Chapel Hill dental office, smoking, and even eating foods high in sugar. But did you know that your posture can also affect your oral health? Straighten… Read More…