Humans have been performing dental work for thousands of years, but we’ve come a long way from drilling teeth with rocks. Every day, researchers are developing new innovations in the dental industry that make dental work easier, faster, and more painless. Below are just a few we’re excited about! 3D Dental Printers At first marketed as a tool for designers...

Having straight teeth isn’t just a cosmetic thing—it also benefits your health by strengthening your bite. Straight teeth are also usually easier to clean, which helps stave off cavities. If you’re wondering which tooth-straightening option, braces or Invisalign, would be better for your teeth, that’s a question that only your dentist can help you answer. However, here are some reasons...

If you’re planning an upcoming dental visit for your child, you might be a little nervous about how they will react in the dentist’s chair. One way to mitigate the chance of a negative experience is building excitement for the upcoming appointment. And the best tried-and-true way to captivate a child’s interest in something? Associate it with dinosaurs. Here are...

At Lowcountry Dental Arts, we spend so much time on cosmetic dentistry that we can’t help but admire a beautiful set of teeth! Here are some of the most beautiful female celebrity smiles we’ve ever seen. To get help with teeth whitening, Invisalign, or another cosmetic dentistry service, schedule an appointment with our Charleston dentist office today. Lupita Nyong’o This...

Every so often, one of our patients will express concern about the radiation levels emitted by our dental X-Ray machine. In today’s post, we’ll discuss how dental X-rays work, and why they are a safe, medically-approved tool that give dentists an unprecedented understanding of our patients’ teeth. How do Dental X-rays Work? Dental X-rays, and all X-rays, in fact, work...

When we think of foods that are high in sugar, we tend to think of sodas, candies, cookies, and other desserts. Surprisingly, though, many American foods are high in sugar, even though they don’t taste “sweet”, or are thought of as “healthy.” Here are just a few high-sugar foods to watch out for. Low-fat yogurt Many products marketed as "light"...

Your baby’s first tooth is certainly a milestone, so it’s not surprising that many parents want to preserve this very special keepsake for years to come. Rather than simply storing the tooth in a box, here are a few more ideas you can use once the Tooth Fairy has come and gone. Put it in a shadow box Instead of...

Oftentimes, when people refer to sedation dentistry, they usually refer to having an injection of Novocain. However, most dentists stopped using Novocain in the 1940s! Here are some interesting facts about the history of Novocain, one of the first drugs ever used in modern sedation dentistry. Fact 1: Novocain was almost the first manmade anesthetic.   Novocain was first synthesized...

You may have heard about “oil pulling”, a holistic treatment purported to rid your mouth of unwanted bacteria. Those who swear by the process claim that it whitens teeth, lessens the chances of tooth decay, and destroys the bacteria that cause bad breath. Today, our Charleston, SC dentist will discuss whether or not oil pulling really can benefit your oral...

For most patients who are nervous about an upcoming dental procedure, the procedure itself is just one aspect that’s worrying. The prospect of anesthesia, whether local or general, can be pretty scary too. Not to worry—there is nothing to be afraid of. Here’s everything to know about dental anesthesia from a Charleston dental office. When Dentists Use Anesthesia You might...