August 8, 2025
Plenty of people are nervous or anxious about receiving dental care of any kind. The good news is that dentists can use sedation to keep these feelings under control so that they don’t get in the way of important treatments. One particularly notable sedation option you may have heard of is sleep dentistry. What exactly is it, and does it really make it possible to sleep through your appointment? Here’s what you need to know.
(more…)July 28, 2025
A major draw of dental implants is the fact that they can stand up to virtually any food. Once your new teeth are in place, you can feel free to dig into all of your favorite snacks and meals! Before you get to that point, though, you will need to undergo dental implant surgery and a subsequent healing period. As you recover, it is important that you avoid certain foods. In this blog post, you will discover guidance to help you make smart dietary choices during your post-op period.
(more…)June 23, 2025
Dental implants offer a lot of benefits. They are strong, beautiful, highly functional, and durable enough to last for decades. But how do they compare to natural teeth? Would it be advisable to remove your natural teeth and swap them out for dental implants? Well, probably not. This blog post discusses why you should keep your original smile if circumstances allow.
(more…)May 23, 2025
Without a doubt, dental implants are the strongest and most reliable form of tooth replacement that modern dentistry has to offer. Before you can fully enjoy their benefits, however, you will need to go through several steps, including an initial consultation. What happens during this important appointment? Continue reading below to find out.
(more…)April 13, 2025
If you’ve heard about (or experienced) mononucleosis, often shortened to “mono” or “the kissing disease”, you might think it can’t be compared to gum disease in any way. However, there is one trait these infections have in common.
(more…)March 27, 2025
We’ve all heard the expression that a dog is a (hu)man’s best friend and dog lovers wouldn’t disagree. There’s also a common misconception that “a dog’s mouth is cleaner than a human’s mouth”. As it turns out, that’s not true at all, and there are many reasons you should never let your dog kiss you on the lips or even the face.
(more…)March 13, 2025
As people get older, the body naturally begins breaking down—and unfortunately, that includes our teeth. Worn teeth are somewhat inevitable, but diligent oral hygiene and quality dental care from Carolina Complete Dental Care can help save as much of your natural teeth as possible.
(more…)February 27, 2025
You work with Carolina Complete Dental Care to achieve your most beautiful smile, but if you add makeup to enhance your appearance, you may have the problem of drifting lipstick. At one time or another, we’ve all talked to someone with lipstick on their teeth and faced that awkward question: “How do I let them know?” Here are a few tricks Carolina Complete Dental Care has learned to prevent sporting runaway lipstick:
(more…)February 13, 2025
If you fear shots, injections, or medical needles in general, you may be suffering from trypanophobia—and an estimated 10 percent of Americans share the same aversion. The general public calls it “needle phobia” but the DSM-IV classified it as a specific phobia of medical needles as of 1994.
(more…)January 27, 2025
The first known dental crowns were made as far back as 200 A.D. when Etruscans used gold to create crowns and bridges. Can you imagine what the process must have been like without the technology we have now? If you’d rather not, we can’t blame you!
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