In a perfect world, oral disease and tooth loss would not be a problem, and everyone would have a perfect smile. Unfortunately, in real life many people suffer from the ravages of periodontal disease. Many others may have experienced some kind of an accident, or the tooth loss may have been the result of the onset of some other disease....

There may come a time where we have to experience the unfortunate event of losing our teeth prematurely. This may cause a great deal of insecurity in our social lives, causing us to hide our smiles, or simply avoid going out in public altogether. Luckily, there are options in the Charleston area for people who are missing teeth to regain...

A root canal is a dental procedure that all of us should be familiar with. Root canals are something we all dread, although when someone else is getting the procedure most of us find it to be somewhat amusing. When someone asks for a root canal on the other hand, most of us, including dentists, find it to be very...

Sports players that want to be safe when playing contact sports should always use dental mouth guards. Teenagers often play sports like football, hockey, and even baseball that have a potential to damage a player's teeth in a variety of ways. In many of these sports, players at risk are made to wear a helmet to increase safety to the...

It may surprise you to learn that people have been taking care of—or trying to take care of—their teeth for thousands of years. In today’s post, our Charleston dentist shares some interesting facts you may not have known about ancient dentistry, which will probably help you appreciate modern dentistry all the more! Cavemen Drilled Teeth  Scientists in Pakistan made an...

As Charleston dentists, we spend most of our time thinking about human teeth and how to treat them—but that doesn’t mean we don’t think animal teeth are really cool, too! Here are some of the most unique, odd, and downright creepy sets of chompers from around the globe. Sheepshead Fish  If you’ve never seen a Sheepshead fish’s teeth, take a...

We tend to find gum in the candy aisle next to tooth-destroying sweets, but chewing gum, provided that it’s sugarless, really can help your teeth stay clean and strong! In today’s blog, our Charleston dentist explains why.  How Chewing Gum Helps Teeth  The American Dental Association confirms that chewing sugarless gum for just twenty minutes after eating has been shown...

When it comes to your teeth, only the best dentist will do. Whether you need a routine cleaning or a more serious procedure, Lowcountry Dental Arts prides itself on providing exceptional care for our Charleston, SC patients. Read on to learn why!  A Warm, Welcoming Atmosphere When you visit Lowcountry Dental Arts, you’re not just another number on a chart....

For over 150 years, dentists have filled cavities with a dental amalgam composed of silver, tin, copper, and mercury. If you are reading this blog, you are doubtlessly wondering why dental practitioners use mercury, a substance that is known to be toxic, in tooth restorations. Our Charleston SC dentist explains why below.   Why Do Dentists Use Mercury in Amalgam Fillings? ...

There are plenty of reasons to want to go candy-free this Halloween, or at least provide some candy-free alternatives. You may want to participate in the Teal Pumpkin project, which aims to include children with food allergies in trick-or-treating fun. Or, you might want to do your part to reduce the sugar intake of your littlest neighbors! Whatever your reason,...