The benefits of regular dental exams and cleanings are applicable to everyone from women and men to children. Yet, according to research, American women are ⅓ more likely to get preventive dental care than men. At our Asheboro dental office, we wanted to know more about our male patients, and even those who we may… Read more »
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Toothpaste: It’s Not Just For Teeth
Toothpaste is a powerful concoction that can work wonders in protecting your smile against cavities and other oral health concerns. But did you know that toothpaste doesn’t just have to be for your teeth? At our Asheboro dental office, we’ve heard that toothpaste has a multitude of other uses, and we’d like to share some… Read more »
Stand Up Straight for Good Oral Health
Maintaining good posture can go a long way in keeping your bones aligned as nature intended, which allows your muscles to work smoothly and you to exert less effort. This means less soreness, which we’re always a fan of here at our Asheboro dental office. But what some may not know is that your posture… Read more »
3 Disgusting Things Found on Toothbrushes
You know that brushing is part of a good oral hygiene routine. But this is only true if the toothbrush is clean and free of dangerous bacteria. At our Asheboro dental office, we know that there are some pretty disgusting things that can be found on toothbrushes, and we want you to know about them,… Read more »
Do We Inherit Our Parents’ Dental Health?
There’s a common belief that dental problems occur as a result of genetics passed down from parents to children. Many assume the appearance of a smile and someone’s overall oral health is based solely on DNA. And while for some instances that’s true, at our Asheboro dental office, we’d like to share with our patients… Read more »
“Will My Dental Filling Last Forever?”
“Will it hurt?” “How long will it take?” “What should I expect when getting a filling?” These are all questions we typically get asked before filling a cavity for a patient. And while they’re great questions, there’s one we wish we’d get to answer more and it’s, “Will the filling last forever?” So all of… Read more »
What to Eat (and not to eat) This Easter
Easter is a holiday when we tend to overload on sugary sweets and ranks second among all holidays in total candy consumption, falling only to Halloween. In fact, Americans buy over 120 million pounds of candy each and every Easter. At our Asheboro dental office we want our patients to know that not all candy… Read more »
5 Vitamins & Minerals for a Healthy Smile
Vitamins and minerals are essential for a healthy body. But did you know that some are more important for your dental health than others? At our Asheboro dental office, we want to make sure all of our patients know which vitamins and minerals are needed to ensure healthy gums and teeth. Vitamin A. This vitamin… Read more »
How Smiling Can Make You More Attractive
You look across the room and notice someone. Your eyes meet. You smile. Suddenly it seems as if light and warmth has filled the room. At our dental office in Asheboro, we know that smiles really are great connectors and communicators, and they also make us more attractive and – bonus! – improve our health…. Read more »
Top 5 Tips to Get Kissably Fresh Breath
Who doesn’t love kissing? It is a wonderful way to connect and show love to your special someone. Unfortunately, when bad breath is part of the scenario, the fun can just go away. Bad breath affects your confidence and your attractiveness. Don’t let bad breath stand in the way of a kiss! Follow these simple… Read more »