Category: Lowcountry Dental Arts

Restorative Dental Bridges: Bringing Smiles Back to Life

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....
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Our James Island Dental Staff Help You Overcome Fear of the Dentist

Dental anxiety or fearing the dentist is a problem that many people have, and something that is somewhat difficult to overcome. This fear normally prevents rational people from visiting the dentist and maintaining the health of their teeth. The key to keeping your teeth healthy is to prevent problems before they start. Those who suffer from dental anxiety will try...
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My Teeth Look Pretty White To Me. How Often Should I Whiten Them?

If you are like most people, you want your teeth to look white, clean, and healthy. Although it can be quite a bit of work to maintain white teeth, the effort is certainly worth the reward of having a beautiful white smile. When you look in the mirror, your teeth may look white to you, but how white are they...
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Missing Teeth? Find Out What the Best Option for You Is from Our Charleston Emergency Dentists   

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...
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How Cosmetic Dentistry Can Help Shape Your Confidence

Self esteem is important, especially in a society that inevitably places a large importance on physical appearance. Emotions of joy are expressed with a smile, and if you lack confidence in yours, this can severely hinder your ability to live life to its fullest. Whether you suffer from embarrassing stains, have a missing tooth or anything in between, there is...
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Cosmetic Dentistry 101

Cosmetic dentistry isn't just for celebrities and the wealthy; there are now a wide variety of options and price ranges that put a better smile within reach for millions of people. Cosmetic dentistry has actually gone mainstream. Just about every dentist does at least some cosmetic dentistry procedure these days. From subtle changes to major oral surgery, there are many...
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Root Canal Treatment Outlined by Our Charleston Family Dentists

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...
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Restore Confidence & Aesthetics with Dental Implants

Few things can hurt a patient's confidence more than missing teeth. Luckily, you do not have to be stuck with gaps in your smile forever. Our Charleston dental office is more than happy to provide top-quality dental implants to all of our patients in need. But what do you need to know about implants before you consider them? What Are...
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Mouth Guards, Occlusal Guards & Night Guards Explained

An occlusal guard is a removal dental appliance that is molded to fit the upper and/or lower arches of teeth to prevent a patient from damage and wear if he/she grind their teeth. Occlusal guards are usually made from a heat cured acrylic with a soft lining. Occlusal guards play a huge role in the treatment of TMD (tempro-mandibular Disorder),...
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Why Our James Island Dentist Recommends All Athletes Wear Mouth Guards

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...
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