Dental Health
Bleeding Gums: What to Do?
While brushing your teeth you notice that there are a few spots of blood. First, don’t panic, while it is not a great situation if you have bleeding gums, you are not alone. About 47% of adults over the age of 30 will have to deal with some form of periodontal disease. However, bleeding gums…
Read MoreIs Soda Bad for Your Teeth?
If you are wondering if soda is bad for your teeth, the short answer is yes. Soda and other high sugar beverages are bad for you. Soft drinks can wear away prematurely the enamel on your teeth. Excessive consumption of any carbonated beverage can put your teeth in a high risk category for tooth erosion.…
Read MoreGetting Dentures: When Do You Need Them and Why?
Getting dentures can be a bit scary if you do not know what to expect. Many patients are concerned about getting dentures because they do not understand why their dentist is recommending this as a viable solution to missing teeth. If you are suffering with pain from your teeth, and you have many problems with…
Read MoreThe Effects of Alcohol on Your Teeth
Drinking alcohol has many effects on your body, from impaired motor function and muscle relaxation in small doses to impaired vision and liver disease in extreme amounts. Drinking alcohol can indirectly affect your teeth and gums as well, something you might want to think about before you pick up that next glass of wine. Not…
Read MoreWisdom Teeth: To Remove or Not to Remove?
Wisdom Teeth: To Remove or Not to Remove Ah wisdom teeth: those hidden, sometimes painful teeth lurking at the back of your jaw. Many people have their wisdom teeth taken out in their teens, but some adults still have them. Getting your wisdom teeth removed can be a choice or a necessity. You should get…
Read MoreNew Year’s Resolutions for Better Dental Health
This year while you’re waiting for the ball to drop and raise your glass in a toast to 2015, take a few moments to make a resolution or two for your teeth. Dental health is very important to your overall health, so take a minute to figure out what you can do to make sure…
Read MoreFloss Navidad: Flossing Techniques for the Holidays!
Flossing during the holiday season is more crucial than any other time of the year. There are many sweet holiday treats that taste delicious, but increase the risk of tooth decay. Everything from sticky candy to sweet drinks will end up between your teeth, and the only way to get it out is by flossing. …
Read MoreHow Holiday Snacks Treat Your Teeth
The holiday season is upon us! Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or just the New Year, you will be bombarded with sweet treats, snacks, and drinks from now until January. We definitely aren’t saying that you should stay away from tasty holiday treats like pumpkin pie, eggnog, or cookies, but there are a few…
Read MoreNorth Carolina Residents, Got Something Stuck in Your Teeth?
At Friendly Dentistry in Greensboro, NC our goal is to help all our patients enjoy outstanding oral health. Sometimes something as simple as getting food stuck in your teeth can be the catalyst to bigger oral health issues. As your trusted Greensboro NC dental office, we want to make sure you know what to do…
Read MoreHalloween Dental Care Tips
It’s October- a month of cooler weather, turning leaves and buckets full of Halloween candy! As everyone enjoys their Halloween treats this year, we’ve gathered a few tips that everyone can follow to Beat the Sweets and keep those teeth healthy! As your local Greensboro, NC dentistry practice, we want to make sure your teeth stay healthy throughout this…
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