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...

If you’ve recently undergone dental surgery, and now feel a persistent pain in the place where the tooth was extracted, you might be suffering from phantom tooth pain. In today's post, our James Island dentist will explain the symptoms associated with phantom tooth pain, how it is diagnosed, and what your treatment options will include. What is Phantom Tooth Pain?...

If you don’t go to the dentist very often, perhaps due to a dental phobia or a lack of dental insurance, you may be a little nervous about your upcoming James Island dentist appointment. Not to worry—it’s very understandable to be nervous when heading into a new situation. Below are some answers to some common questions we receive regarding our...

While the vast majority of dentists are honest, ethical practitioners, it’s an unfortunate fact that certain aspects of dentistry make the profession more vulnerable to fraud than others. The subjective nature of dental diagnosis, as well as general lack of in-office oversight, mean that it’s easier for an already-unethical dentist to go bad—and harder for him or her to be...

As the winter holidays approach, you are probably taking steps to stay warm and safe at home and on the go. Cold weather affects everything, including your teeth. Below are some ways the winter months can affect your oral health, and what you can do to take care of your smile this season. ​Risk of Dry Mouth Dry, cold weather...

We all know how important it is to brush your teeth at least twice a day to prevent gum disease and cavities. However, since most children struggle long-term thinking, convincing them to brush their teeth can sometimes be an uphill battle. Below are some tips to help convince your child that tooth brushing is a fun, rewarding, normal activity. Get...

Fear of the dentist is so common that it has its own name—odontophobia—and is estimated to affect about 15% of Americans, or about 30 million people. Dental phobias can be serious, because they can prevent a patient from going to the dentist altogether. This causes a vicious cycle in which the individual, who has avoided dental care due to fear,...

Now that we have discussed the initial steps of a dental implant procedure, it’s time to talk about what you will experience during the remaining steps. Step 4: Drilling into the jaw bone This is the part of the implant process that tends to make patients very nervous. And it’s true; there are some significant, yet rare, risks. However, in...

Fluoride has been added to community water systems in developed countries for about 70 years. While some the safety and effectiveness of fluoride has been questioned, most evidence shows that fluoride is a safe, healthy way to improve dental hygiene. Here is some more information on fluoride and its effects on teeth. Remineralization Fluoride protects your mouth in a couple...