Patient Care

Being healthy is important for many reasons. Research has connected many systemic issues to obesity: heart disease, stroke, arthritis, sleep disorders, diabetes, gout, cancer, and more. Recent studies have also linked obesity to gum disease! While your doctor or dentist would never discourage you from reaching your goal weight or BMI, there are a few […]

Cake, ice cream, and candy; All staples for a kid’s birthday party. However, the recommendation is for children ages 2-18 to consume less than 25g or six teaspoons of sugar per day. An average slice of cake with frosting has a whopping 30g of sugar, put a scoop of ice cream on top and a […]

Spring has sprung! Pineville days are getting longer, the grass is growing, and the sun is starting to break through the clouds. Springtime is a wonderful time to start fresh. Typically, we decide to make changes on January 1, but there is something about spring that feels like a better time to clean up bad […]

In the United States, someone dies every hour because of oral or oropharyngeal cancer (cancer of the mouth and upper throat). Nearly 52,000 people will be newly diagnosed this year, and of those 52,000 4 out of 10 won’t survive over five years. Today’s Dental in Pineville wants patients to understand their risk for oral […]

Why can eating ice cream or hot soup hurt your teeth? Tooth sensitivity is a real issue for many people and can be inconvenient and frustrating. The good news is there are treatment options available if you experience sensitivity. To understand how to prevent and treat sensitivity we first need to understand why tooth sensitivity […]

Have you ever been sitting in the dental chair only to hear your dentist or hygienist say a word you’ve never heard before? It’s common for any industry to have terminology specific to the field. But, as a patient, not knowing what your doctor is saying can be confusing. Today’s Dental is here with some […]

According to the American College of Prosthodontists 36 million Americans are edentulous (have no teeth) 120 million are missing at least one tooth and of the edentulous population, 15% have dentures made each year. To keep up with the number of people missing one, some, or all of their teeth the dental community has innovated […]

In many fields of science, there is folklore mixed with scientific facts. Stories and beliefs handed down from previous generations can permeate the way we still talk about and understand things. One of these myths is ‘having soft teeth’.  Today’s Dental hear it at least once a day: “I’m sorry doc, I just have soft […]

Cosmetic dental procedures have come a long way in the past decade. With better imaging technology and on-site milling, patients are receiving better quality, better-looking, cosmetic dentistry than ever before. Depending on your desired outcome, porcelain veneers may be a great way to enhance your smile. However, with the various options, it’s good to know […]

Bad breath happens to the best of us. Even if you brush and floss exactly how your dentist tells you to, a garlicky meal or acid reflux can make your breath less than kissable. So, what do you do? How do you know when it’s just a job for some mouthwash and gum, or if […]