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Oral Cancer Screening
April 1, 2015
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. The Oral Cancer Foundation states that while smoking and tobacco use are still major risk factors, the fastest growing segment of oral cancer patients is young, healthy, nonsmoking individuals due to the connection to the HPV virus. Dentists are often the first line of defense against oral cancer, through […]
Read MoreUsing a Typewriter in 2015?
March 18, 2015
Yes, sometimes retro works! We had to capture this image of Colleen because it is so ironic! Colleen is our I.T. Coordinator/Manager. We had government forms that could not print from a computer so Colleen whipped out our old typewriter from the 80’s! Go Colleen go!
Read MoreYour First Visit
March 11, 2015
We love new patients and make special efforts to allow extra time for that first visit to our office. At your first visit, we will examine all your teeth and gums, and chart our findings. We listen to any concerns you have and work with you to resolve your concerns. We also will perform a […]
Read MoreLet It Snow
February 25, 2015
Is it spring yet? We are here cleaning, drilling and filling even in the snowy cold.
Read MoreMissing Teeth Solutions
February 17, 2015
Did you know that the average adult between the ages of 20 and 64 has three or more decayed or missing teeth? If you are missing one or more teeth, there are plenty of reasons to correct the problem. Missing teeth can be corrected with a removable appliance that looks very natural. It is called a partial denture. Other ways to replace a tooth can be a permanent bridge. A permanent bridge is cemented into place. Another way is to place a dental implant in the missing tooth area. The dental implant is a great long-term solution for a missing tooth.
Read MoreGiving Back
February 11, 2015
For the past 6 years, Park Crossing Dentistry has had the privilege of hosting students as part of Charlotte’s Give Kids a Smile Day! We have provided free dental services to under-served and under-privileged children. We were so happy to volunteer to help these kids. Hats off to our staff!
Read MoreWhat is Gum Disease?
December 16, 2014
Gum diseases (also known as periodontal diseases) are a group of diseases that affect the tissues that support and anchor the teeth. Left untreated, gum disease results in the destruction of the gums, alveolar bone (the part of the jaw where the teeth arise), and the outer layer of the tooth root. Most people do not […]
Read MorePayback Time – Dr. Bateman in the Chair
December 10, 2014
Dr Bateman tests our new one-hour bleaching. It’s always fun for us to get the boss in a dental chair! 🙂
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