The oral-systemic link is strong. Not sure how diabetes effects your smile and vice versa? Let me share a few things with you: A 2017 report by the CDC found that in 2015 over 30 million Americans (that’s 9.4% of US citizens had diabetes. Another 8o something million others are headed that direction. So, why Read More
Category: Dry Mouth
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
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
Feeling a Little Sensitive?
Ever wonder why your teeth light up like the Griswald Christmas when you bite into your favorite ice cream sandwich? Have you learned to avoid putting ice in your beverages? There are several reasons why your teeth get sensitive and hopefully after reading this, you will have a good idea about how to identify the Read More
Ask A Dental Hygienist: Why do we lose enamel?
Ask a Dental Hygienist Kristina asked, “When you lose enamel, can it be linked to diet, leaky gut, stress, autoimmune issues, etc.?” Oooh, I love this question but I gotta be honest… I could spend an afternoon talking about it since this can be fairly involved… AND it might be hard for me to stay on topic. Read More
TREAT Dry Mouth with a rinse
Dry mouth will affect almost all of us somewhere during our lifetime. Over the counter products like Biotene, Alcohol Free Listerine and sugar free gums have become quite popular and easy to find. Unfortunately, those treatments for dry mouth only address the symptoms. There are two prescription products available from your medical and dental offices that will Read More