Hey folks! It’s been a minute since I last gave attention to this blog because things have been CRAZY busy. The chaos in my life is completely self induced and I am in love with the direction it’s headed so don’t for a moment pity me! My question to you all is Did you spring forward? No, Read More
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Clean Teeth Taffy and Anti Cavity Candies
What’s the first food item you think of when you read the word CAVITY? Chances are, many of you thought of candy. Because candy is known for containing lots of sugar, dental professionals have been lecturing patients for years about avoiding it. Parents have been warning their kids with the ole’ ” You’ll rot your teeth Read More
Thank You 2017 ( a blog recap )
Thanks and Goodbye 2017 I want to take a moment to thank you all for being here and reading this blog. 2017 has been ridiculously busy but I wouldn’t have it any other way. Dozens of you have reached out to let me know that you found information on this blog helpful so my Read More
Holiday Specials on my Favorite Dental Products
Happy Holidays from Charlotte Smiled! Besides working one on one with patients in private practice, I am grateful to be able to help people outside of the office in a virtual space. Hopefully some of the previous blogs have provided you with a few nuggets that you can use to better your oral hygiene habits. Read More
Get a Grip on Your Spaces
Can you all (or most of you anyway) just admit that you don’t floss everyday. It’s fine. I’m here to help. I’m going to show you how to get a grip on the spaces in between your teeth. (make sure to read to the end to see how you can win some FREE stuff) THE PROBLEM Read More
The Halloween Candy Dilemma
So, here we are in November already and you still have a ridiculous collection of halloween treats that are sure to rot your teeth out. Maybe you all think I’m against this tradition of going door to door begging strangers for sugar laden snacks. Maybe you think I pass out toothbrushes and fresh vegetables to Read More
October is National Dental Hygiene Month
It’s National Dental Hygiene Month so let’s celebrate! I am a a proud member of the American Dental Hygienist’s Association and I would first like to thank them for fighting to help our profession continue to grow and evolve. As health care providers that understand the oral-systemic link, hygienists like myself are on a mission to guide our Read More
Goodbye Irma
Goodbye Irma This is not a dental blog tonight. I thought it would be more appropriate to take a different direction and although I haven’t slept much the past few days, (bear with any spelling grammatical errors) I’m still feeling compelled to mention a few things I am so thankful for right now: Sitting here Read More
It’s Time For That Baby Tooth To Go!
What an exciting time when a child’s first set of teeth start getting all wiggly and get replaced with a brand new set! We’ve been through quite a few loose teeth around my house and recently we came across one that mocked me to no end. It got loose and then tightened up. It got loose again and Read More
Cancer Treatment and Your Dental Team
Cancer Treatment and Your Dental Team One of the scariest conversations you can have with a doctor is one that involves you or a loved one with the diagnosis of cancer. If you’ve ever had cancer… let me say “I’m sorry”…. According to the National Cancer Institute, there are over 100 types of cancer and Read More