Restorative Dentistry

Common Dental Issues & Solutions by Your Community Dental

Dental problems are never any fun, but being able to identify what they are, and what you need to do about them is not difficult! We’ll cover the warning signs of common dental problems, what you should do in these cases, and potential remedies for when you need to react quickly in dental emergencies or […]

2018 Holiday Gift Guide – Give The Gift of Dental Health!

Who is on your shopping list this holiday season? From friends and family to the  kindly neighbor who waters the plants while we’re away, the postal carrier to the favorite babysitter, the dog walker to the co-worker whose name you drew for Secret Santa you may feel like you have more gift recipients than gift […]

How a Deep Cleaning from Scaling and Planing Can Improve Your Dental Health

Periodontitis, or gum disease, affects nearly half of all American adults. Fortunately, Your Community Dental has a two-step plan in place: scaling and root planing. Gum disease is the inflammation of the tissue around your gum that affects your teeth and the bones surrounding your teeth. “If you don’t brush and floss teeth daily, food […]

The Chemistry Behind Teeth Staining

Sometimes it feels like you are simply born with a yellowed smile, while others are gifted with bright, pearly whites from the start. Have you considered that this might be somewhat true? While some teeth staining comes from genetics making you more susceptible, there is also a pretty complex science behind why your teeth become […]

Fillings Have Improved Over the Last 13,000 Years!

Fillings have been around for up to 13,000 years. Recently, Archaeologist discovered a 13,000-year-old skeleton with fillings. This the earliest detection of tooth fillings. But once you see those filling you will be glad that they have improved over the years. Your Community Dental in Wilmington, North Carolina is way ahead of their time with […]