Taking care of a baby can be exciting, exhausting, and confusing. (All within the space of an hour.) You worry about your son or daughter’s safety. “Did I cover all the outlets?” “Are the medicines locked away?” You worry about your baby’s development. “Is he growing on schedule?” “Shouldn’t she be talking by now?” And…
Questions To Ask Your Urgent Care Dentist
Sometimes Davidson residents research their mechanic or hairdresser more thoroughly than their dental professional. Shouldn’t your oral health be far more vital? At Coleman & Dastrup – Dentistry Elevated, we love to answer questions about all facets of dentistry. What Training and Experience Do You Have? You may have questions about a dentist’s training and experience.…
Why You Should Take Snoring Seriously
Snoring isn’t just an annoyance. It can have serious health consequences. What is Snoring? Snoring is caused by an airway obstruction in the throat or nasal cavity. The obstruction can be caused by: Poor muscle tone in the throat and tongue—when muscles relax they can collapse onto the airway. Alcohol use and sleeping pills can…
Osteoporosis And Oral Health
If you are a woman, you have probably heard about the high rate of osteoporosis in the country, and the state of North Carolina is no exception. Did you know that numerous studies have suggested a connection between osteoporosis and oral health? Osteoporosis can often progress without any outward symptoms. However, there may be clues in a person’s…
Afraid of the Dentist? 5 Ways to Reduce Dental Anxiety
Talk to your dentist There’s something about having knowledge on anything unknown that makes us feel less afraid or at least more confident handling the unknown. If you consider dentistry an unknown topic, maybe you can educate yourself by asking your dentist lots of questions. Find a dentist willing to listen to your fearful thoughts…
Creating Beautiful Smiles At Dennis J Coleman DDS – Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
I am glad you found our blog! I’m Dennis Coleman, DDS, of Dennis J Coleman DDS – Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, full-service dental practice in Davidson. I am a proud member of the Crown Council. My profession is dentistry, but my passion is providing superior and affordable Davidson dental care for my patients. I began…