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
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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
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
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
Say Goodbye to Dragon Breath
You hear the lecture all of the time: “Brush and floss or you will get cavities and gum disease!” Although that’s great advice, there’s one really big part of your mouth that need some attention too. Find a mirror and stick your tongue out! See that coating? Yeah, that needs to come off. Like, right Read More
Do You Listerine?
How to pick your rinse…