AI in Dentistry: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and How It’s Working for You. Artificial intelligence has entered nearly every corner of modern medicine — and dentistry is no exception. You may have heard the term come up in the news, from friends, or even in our office. But with any rapidly evolving technology, […]

Choosing the Right Toothbrush Manual vs. Electric Both can work — but evidence increasingly favors electric. A 2019 Cochrane Review of 56 trials found oscillating-rotating brushes reduced plaque by 21% and gingivitis by 11% more than manual brushing after three months. Option Best For / Notes Oscillating-Rotating Best overall plaque removal (Oral-B iO, Pro Series). […]

What Is the Oral Microbiome? Your mouth hosts more than 700 microbial species — the second most diverse community in the body. In balance (eubiosis), they protect teeth, neutralize acids, train immunity, and produce molecules critical for cardiovascular health. Disruption (dysbiosis) drives cavities, gum disease, and periodontitis. The damage extends systemically: dysbiosis-generated LPS endotoxins enter […]

This newsletter draws on two outstanding podcast resources we encourage every patient to explore. Menopause Rescue, Episode 55 — hosted by board-certified gynecologist Dr. Polly Watson with guest dentist Dr. Arend Klooster — offers a compelling deep-dive into sleep apnea and hormonal changes in midlife women, and reinforces what we see every day in this […]

After 26 years in practice — and as a postmenopausal woman myself — I can tell you firsthand that this topic does not receive enough attention. I have witnessed countless patients navigate perimenopause through menopause and after while managing changes in their oral health. The oral health-systemic health link has been well-established in the scientific […]

There has been lots of information since the early 2000s about the links of inflammation and the direct effects of systemic inflammation on decreasing lifespans and health spans.

What happens to my tooth when I have to have fillings, crowns, bonding or any other restorations?

As of 5/11/2020 our dental office is open for all dental treatment. We are excited to welcome patients back to our office for continued care and treatment needs. Our current hours are Monday-Thursday from 8am-4pm. Our office has made every effort and then some to continue our pursuit of excellence in following OSHA and CDC […]

Dear Patient Family, Based on the latest updates from Governor Cooper, the American Dental Association, the North Carolina Dental Board and the North Carolina Dental Society, we plan to open our office on May 11th.  This is subject to change based upon future recommendations.Our office is available to each of our patients for dental emergencies.  We […]

Right now many patients are not able to receive regular dental care as we are limiting our current treatment to dental emergencies due to COVID-19.  Now more than ever is a great time to raise awareness among our patients of the importance of paying attention to how your mouth and tissues feel and to let […]