Hi. Welcome to the Coleman & Dastrup – Dentistry Elevated blog! Many of our patients in the Cornelius, Concord, and Huntersville areas often get a couple of dental terms mixed up. Today, we would like to clarify the differences between plaque, calculus, and cavities. Plaque is a film that covers teeth—a sticky layer of bacteria.…
Get Those Teeth In Shape!
Dental bonding is one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedures used and it’s not difficult to see why. There are many common dental problems that Coleman & Dastrup can treat with bonding. Cosmetic bonding uses a very sturdy resin material that is tooth-colored. The material is applied to the teeth while it is soft,…
Sparkling Smiles At Coleman & Dastrup Dentistry Elevated
Welcome to the Coleman & Dastrup – Dentistry Elevated dental blog, Davidson! I am Doctor Dennis Coleman. Today’s post focuses on teeth whitening. Unfortunately, our teeth lose their luster as we grow older, but I see staining on young patients, as well. Mooresville area residents of all ages want whiter teeth. To protect from staining,…
Oral Health For Davidson Diabetics
According to the CDC, over 34 million Americans have diabetes. Perhaps you are one of them. Let’s talk about oral health for diabetics. Many Mooresville individuals with diabetes have dental problems. However, periodontitis (advanced gum disease) and tooth decay are not unavoidable for those affected by diabetes. At Coleman Dastrup – Dentistry Elevated, we provide…
3 Ways To Keep Your Mouth Happy!
Doctor Dennis Coleman is an experienced dentist here in Davidson. At Coleman & Dastrup – Dentistry Elevated, we enjoy helping patients have optimum oral health. Today’s post focuses on something mouth-related that doesn’t get as much attention as cavities or cosmetic dentistry: our sense of taste. A happy mouth is not only a healthy mouth…
Is Malocclusion Causing Your Headache?
Do you suffer from chronic headaches? Have you tried meds, diet adjustments, and chiropractic treatment? Perhaps the cause is not stress-induced tension, food allergies, spine alignment, or eyestrain. Maybe the culprit is right under your nose. Bite misalignment or malocclusion is a fairly common abnormality yet commonly goes undetected. Nature intended the front teeth to…
