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…)Do You Smooch Your Pooch?
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…)Feeling Worn Down?
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…)Keep Lipstick Off Your Teeth With These Handy Tips
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…)Do You Hate Needles?
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…)Crowning Glory: Esthetic Dental Crowns
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!
(more…)Can Children Get Receding Gums?
January 13, 2025
Receding gums (also known as gingival recession in the field of dentistry) are not uncommon in adults ages 40 and older, but children can also experience this progressive loss of gum tissue as young as age 7.
(more…)Questions to Ask Before Special Needs Kids See the Dentist
December 27, 2024
All children are unique individuals with personal preferences, but sometimes special needs kids have a higher level of anxiety in new situations like visiting the dentist. Dentists like Dr. Barganier of Carolina Complete Dental Care realize treating special needs kids requires patience and understanding, and while most dentists who treat children are capable of accommodating a variety of special needs, there are a few questions parents might want to ask in advance.
(more…)Why Kids Get Yellow Teeth
December 13, 2024
Most adults spend a lot of time, effort, and sometimes money to keep their teeth as white as possible. White teeth are considered one of the most important aspects of physical attractiveness in modern culture. If you notice your child’s teeth looking yellow, you may have some cause for concern—but there are plenty of possible reasons for yellow teeth in kids:
(more…)Help Your Little Superhero Fight Bad Breath Bugs
November 27, 2024
Bad breath stinks, doesn’t it? Pardon the silly pun, but we think some icebreakers (get it, like the mint?) can make it easier to jump into what might be less than comfortable subjects. How do we know it isn’t a comfortable subject? Well, the fear of bad breath is so common that there’s even a name for the extreme fear of it: halitophobia.
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