I don’t love the pressure of a ‘new year, new me.’ Instead, I think it’s much healthier to wake up every day and start fresh with a few thoughts about how you can make TODAY well-rounded and healthy. It’s about creating sustainable habits, not overnight transformations. And when it comes to oral health, this approach Read More
Category: Flossing
The Oral Systemic Link: Diabetes and Your Smile
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
Planet Friendly Dental Products
What better day to respond to reader’s request for planet friendly dental products than Earth Day?!? Any Amazon or Google search will not disappoint in this category and I’m happy to see so many chemical free, disposable and recyclable options available. Here are a few that caught my eye and are definitely worth a second 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
Become a Flossing Ninja with GumChucks!
Become a Flossing Ninja with GumChucks Tired of boring string floss? Can’t seem to figure out how to make flossing easier for the kids? Have you used the excuse that your hands don’t fit in your mouth? I know I sound like a commercial, but I’m seriously impressed with gadgets that make taking care of your Read More
A Bloody Sink
(No, that’s not real blood) Do your gums bleed when you brush? How about only when you floss? No matter how much you try to rationalize that bit of blood in your sink , this is a symptom of a much bigger problem. Bleeding is NOT normal If the skin on your leg is healthy, it will Read More
Brushing With Babies
Too often, parents fail to see the importance of taking care of their children’s “baby” teeth because they think of them as temporary. This lack of attention can lead to rampant decay, infections and pain. Follow these guidelines to keep those little chompers healthy. A Gummy Smile Even before their tiny little teeth come in, Read More
Let’s Talk Calculus
Sorry to all the math nerds out there that thought I was going to discuss differential equations… I’m here to tell you all about dental calculus, otherwise known as tartar. With a better understanding of this stubborn substance, you will be able to keep it to a minimum and avoid the problems that it can Read More
Interdental Brushes
Hate Using Floss? A good percentage of my patients don’t floss every day and that concerns me when you consider the statistic that up to 85% of our population in the U.S. has some form of periodontal disease. Not only does that affect our mouths, but it can also have damaging results for the rest Read More