Category: Dental Technology
13 Dos and Don’ts After Root Canal Treatment for a Speedy Recovery
March 29, 2024
A root canal treatment is a dental procedure that is conducted to remove inflamed pulp or infected pulp on the inside of a tooth. You may need a root canal to save a tooth from extraction. The process of a root canal helps get rid of bacteria from the infected root canal, which will help […]
Read MoreCan Invisalign Replace Braces?
January 15, 2024
When your teeth are not aligned, you may need orthodontic treatment to fix the problem. Typically, this is done using metal braces that straighten your teeth over time. However, traditional braces are not your only option anymore. Invisalign aligners provide similar treatment via clear retainers that straighten your teeth without the look of metal braces. […]
Read MoreBonding
August 2, 2022
Bonding is a process in which an enamel-like material is applied to a tooth`s surface, sculpted to an ideal shape, hardened, and then polished for an ideal smile. This procedure usually can be accomplished in a single visit. Bonding is often performed in order to fill in gaps or change the color of your teeth. […]
Read MoreFlap Surgery
Your bone and gum tissue should fit snugly around your teeth like a turtleneck. When you have periodontal disease, this supporting tissue and bone is destroyed, forming “pockets” around the teeth. Over time, these pockets become deeper, providing a larger space for bacteria to thrive and wreak havoc. As bacteria accumulate and advance under the […]
Read MoreScaling and Root Planing
Some cases of acute periodontal (gum) disease that do not respond to more conventional treatment and self-care such as flossing may require a special kind of cleaning called scaling and root planing. The root surfaces on the tooth are then planed and smoothed. If effective, scaling and root planing helps the gums reattach themselves to […]
Read MoreTypes of Dental Floss
Dental floss comes in a variety of colors, materials and even flavors. Waxed varieties slide through the teeth, allowing people with extremely tight spaces to floss more easily. Popular flavors of floss include wintergreen and cinnamon. Waxed floss does tend to fray more than unwaxed floss. A type of material called dental tape can be […]
Read Morex-rays
When X-rays pass through your mouth during a dental exam, more X-rays are absorbed by the denser parts (such as teeth and bone) than by soft tissues (such as cheeks and gums) before striking the film. This creates an image on the radiograph. Teeth appear lighter because fewer X-rays penetrate to reach the film. Cavities […]
Read MoreDental Floss
August 29, 2019
Did you know? Three million miles of Dental floss are purchased yearly. Also, each individual should expect to personally use 122 yards of floss. One more fact: if you don’t floss, you are missing up to 40% of your tooth’s surface. Schedule a cleaning with us at Park Crossing Dentistry, your Charlotte dentist today. Let’s […]
Read MoreHow Dentures Can Restore Your Smile
December 11, 2018
Find out what type of dentures will fit your tooth loss needs. No matter whether you are missing a couple or all of your teeth, our Charlotte, NC, dentists Dr. Richard Bateman, Dr. Joshua Neubauer and Dr. Emerald Powell have a variety of tooth replacement options to help replace your missing teeth and to give you back […]
Read MoreDental X-rays: Are They Safe and Necessary?
October 30, 2018
Dentists and hygienists are often asked about the safety and necessity of x-rays. This is a great question – with answers that differ from patient to patient. So let’s examine it a bit further. You may be surprised to learn just how safe today’s x-rays are, and which audience asks this question even more so […]
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