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...

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"...

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...

In our previous post, we discussed some things that you can do to help alleviate your gag reflex during your dentist appointment. While it’s true that following those tips can help you significantly, there are also some things your dentist can do to help you, too. Read more below. Apply A Topical Anesthetic For most people, gag reflexes are triggered...

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard of MLMs, or Multi-Level Marketing companies. Even if you haven’t heard the term “MLM”, you’ve probably been approached by someone who claimed that a certain makeup, essential oil, or pair of leggings is life-changing. Now, the list of MLM products has to expanded to include another item: toothpaste. Here’s why...

Losing a crown can be a scary feeling. However, there is no need to panic. All you need to do is protect the tooth until you can get to your dentist. Some practices have emergency dentist services that can see you after normal hours. Why Do Crowns Fall Out? Crowns fall out for a number of reasons. Usually, it is...

We all want what’s best for our kids, especially when it comes to their health. Unfortunately, the conversation about dental hygiene is awash in myths and misinformation, especially when it comes to kids. Here are some things you may have thought about pediatric dental care that just aren’t true. Myth: Children don’t need dental care, because their baby teeth will...