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…
How Can You Improve Your Smile Quickly?
With porcelain veneers, you can revamp your smile without significant restorative dental work. Porcelain veneers are glass-like, wafer-thin covers that are attached to the front of your teeth. Porcelain has been used in dentistry for many years because no other restorative material is such an excellent match for natural tooth enamel. Porcelain is translucent and…
Not Happy With Your Gums? Ask About Contouring
Some Charlotte and Davidson dental patients who are interested in a full smile makeover might want to consider gum contouring. This cosmetic dentistry procedure is helpful for people who feel that their gums rest too low or too high on their teeth. If you feel that your gums cover too much of the surface of…
Don’t Let Poor Oral Health Take You Out Of The Game
It’s hard to win a gold medal if you have a toothache. A recent study cited in the British Journal of Sports Medicine explored how poor oral health affects athletic performance at the elite level. “More than 40% of athletes were bothered by their oral health with 28% reporting an impact on quality of life…
Affordable Tooth Whitening
One of the easiest and most affordable ways to upgrade your smile is to have your teeth whitened. There are several choices when it comes to tooth whitening systems. You can choose from a selection of over-the-counter tooth whitening products at your local drug store, or you can count on your dentist. Your Dentist Knows…
Can You Straighten Your Teeth Without Braces?
Many individuals could improve their smile with braces, yet only a portion of them are currently undergoing treatment. A common reason people delay or forego orthodontic treatment is because they believe it is a difficult, expensive process requiring traditional metal braces. Metal braces are not required for every tooth alignment issue, however. An orthodontic appliance…
