According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at least 40 Americans die from prescription opioid overdoses every day. As the opioid crisis grows, so does our expanded public knowledge—such as the realization that addiction to this family of drugs often begins with an innocent prescription.
(more…)Can My Child Skip Visits to the Dentist?
May 13, 2023
You may think of our team at Carolina Complete Dental Care as part of your child’s defensive line keeping them safe from gum disease and tooth decay, but we’re also myth busters! You’ve probably heard one of the most common misconceptions we have to challenge: dentistry isn’t important until after children lose their baby teeth.
(more…)Prepare Your Child for Dental Visits with a Good Book!
April 27, 2023
When you’ve got your child’s first dental visit noted on the calendar, you might feel more anxious than they do as you approach the big day. At Carolina Complete Dental Care, we want to help both of you relax and see there’s nothing to fear about having your smile cared for. Our team is kind and gentle, and though our technology might seem intimidating, it’s all geared toward increasing comfort while we get a clear picture of the condition of your little one’s oral health.
(more…)Down Syndrome & Dental Issues
April 13, 2023
Today, Carolina Complete Dental Care would like to discuss the unique dental characteristics of those with Down Syndrome.
(more…)Teens & Tobacco: Know the Risks
March 27, 2023
Today, Dr. Barganier, Dr. Zuffi, Dr. Williams, and Dr. McAdams of Carolina Complete Dental Care want to give teens the bottom line about tobacco use: there is no such thing as a “safe” or “safer” tobacco product. Every tobacco product contains nicotine in varying amounts—and not only is nicotine addictive, but it can also harm the brain. (Many people don’t realize the brain continues developing until the mid-20s or even early-30s.)
(more…)Social Stories: Support for Kids with Autism
March 13, 2023
In this blog article, Carolina Complete Dental Care discusses Social Stories™ and how they help provide emotional support to autistic kids with the goal of improving their dental (and other) experiences.
(more…)Special Needs Dentistry: Everyone Deserves a Healthy Smile!
February 27, 2023
The Americans with Disabilities Act defines disability as a “physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.” (Specific examples of major life activities addressed by the ADA include functions such as caring for one’s self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing and learning.)
(more…)Grandparents, Grandkids & Dental Care
February 13, 2023
Carolina Complete Dental Care has been thinking about how much things have changed in the world of dentistry since today’s grandparents were growing kids themselves. Grandparents today are often very involved in the daily lives of their grandchildren—they may live close by, provide financial assistance, or assume childcare responsibilities for working parents. Since oral hygiene and dietary habits are established in childhood, it’s important that grandparents’ dental education is on point.
(more…)Why Are My Child’s Teeth Bumpy?
January 27, 2023
If you’re a new parent, whether your babe’s teeth are just emerging or they’re starting to fall out, you might wonder, “What are those bumps on their front teeth?”
(more…)Can Children Have Gum Disease?
January 13, 2023
The smallest smiles in your family are as vulnerable to oral health issues as you are—likely even more so! Your oral hygiene regimen may already be thorough enough to keep your teeth free from cavities and your gums safe from gingivitis, but young ones typically need help brushing and flossing for years before their skills match yours.
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