Proper flossing removes plaque and food particles in places where a toothbrush cannot easily reach — under the gumline and between your teeth. Because plaque build-up can lead to tooth decay and gum disease, daily flossing is highly recommended.   Having a hard time flossing and getting into a routine to clean between your teeth?  Here are...

The most misunderstood component to our oral health system is not teeth, gums, and bone, but rather it is Saliva. It is one of the most crucial components to eating, chewing, and normal function. It is ignored when it is good, but it becomes front and center when it is diminished.   The Role and Impact of...

Plaque vs Calculus: What’s the Difference? Plaque is the soft material that can accumulate along the gum line and in between the teeth. Failure to properly remove this deposit will result in a hardening of the plaque that becomes calculus (or tartar). Calculus (or tartar) is composed of bacteria that will cause infections in the oral cavity potentially...

While it seems that most of our attention is on healthy teeth and gum tissue, it all begins with the health of the bone that holds things in place. The bone is the foundation for the esthetics of your smile as well as the functioning of your teeth with normal chewing and eating.   Our...

We are not sure why but many dental emergencies take place over weekends and while on vacation. We receive many of your frantic calls after normal office hours and work hard to make sure we address these problems as quickly as possible. So what do you do if you have an emergency?   Here is...

You scream, I scream, we all scream for Ice cream! It’s national ice cream month!   July is just underway and the temperature is rising. There are many ways to beat the heat this summer, but one of our favorites is enjoying a cold treat. Smile Charlotte is a big fan of Dairy Queen blizzards.  Although...