The new set of dentures crafted at Carolina Avenue Dental Care is designed to fit snugly with the structure of your gums. By providing the unit with some daily care and cleaning, you can extend the overall lifespan of your dentures and preserve their comfortable fit. Many denture wearers prize denture adhesive for its extra-secure hold and its ability to... read more »
If you are someone who has yellowed or discolored teeth that you are looking to restore with a teeth whitening treatment in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, we at Carolina Avenue Dental Care would like to assure you that you are not alone. The average total Americans spend on teeth whitening products is over $1.4 billion a year, and this is... read more »
Tooth decay is often the result of residual food matter and plaque that were not removed during the course of your daily oral hygiene routine. This is even more likely to be an issue if you have a bad habit of putting off your twice-annual dental checkup at Carolina Avenue Dental Care. Some people have very deep textures in the... read more »
Do you ever wonder about the effect your child’s thumbsucking has on their teeth? Do you ever ask yourself if there is anything you can do to help your child stop sucking their fingers and thumbs? Furthermore, do you ever wonder if you should even worry about these issues? As you probably already know, many kids will start sucking their... read more »
Is your smile less-than-perfect? Do you feel uncomfortable smiling when in social situations? If you answered yes to either question, then you’re likely an ideal candidate for smile restoration. Smile restoration is the process of taking a smile full of issues and turning it into something you’ll never be able to hide. The benefits are numerous, and our team here... read more »
Taking care of your dentures goes hand-in-hand with taking care of your oral health. Just because they are artificial, it does not mean they should be excluded from daily hygiene practice. Optimum oral hygiene is as important for artificial teeth as it was with your real ones. Dentures can harbor dangerous bacteria the same as normal teeth, but they also... read more »
The natural bacteria living in your mouth are pervasive as well as tenacious. When poor oral hygiene practices empower them to exploit weakened tooth enamel, the resulting tooth decay can spread quickly. If left untreated, the decay will inevitably penetrate deeper and deeper into the tooth. This can cause an infection in the root or even total tooth loss. In... read more »
Each day the natural bacteria in your mouth and the acidic foods and beverages you consume can erode the mineral density of your tooth enamel. If it is not counteracted in some way, this process known as demineralization can weaken your teeth, making them more susceptible to tooth decay. Exposing your teeth to fluoride helps restore the microscopic minerals in... read more »
Do you feel self-conscious about your smile? If so, you are not alone. Thousands of people desire a smile they can be proud of. That is why our team here at Carolina Avenue Dental Care in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, is happy to tell you about dental veneers, and how they can enhance your smile and your life. Dental veneers... read more »
Do you currently suffer from gum disease--also known as periodontitis? This condition afflicts 64.7 million Americans, so you are certainly not alone. Gum disease is essentially an infection of the gum tissue, and if it is left untreated, it can result in tooth loss. In addition, if you have gum disease, you are also at risk for diabetes and heart disease... read more »