We’ve seen this ingredient in toothpaste, but what does fluoride do for your teeth? And is it safe to use? Today, we’re debunking some of the most common myths about fluoride (and sharing a few interesting facts you should know). Myth or Fact: Fluoride Destroys Teeth Myth: Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that builds […]
Lurking cavities? Tooth decay? Gum disease? It’s all preventable if you invest in your child’s dental health now. But when’s the right time to make your child’s first dental appointment? It may be a lot sooner than you think. According to the American Association of Pediatric Dentists, the best time to schedule the first visit […]
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 […]
At Your Community Dental, we are up to date on the hottest dental trends. The latest craze we’ve seen has been about charcoal toothpaste, which boasts the ability to whiten your teeth. Popular with bloggers and social media figures, charcoal toothpaste is the latest fad going around the internet and everyone is itching to try […]
Dental Insurance is a hot topic at Your Community Dental. We always make the effort to accommodate and work with our patients and we currently accept most major insurance plans. To better service you, we want to provide our patients with further information on how dental insurance works at Your Community Dental and what you […]
Your Community Dental recently started the No Cavity Club to encourage kids to practice good oral hygiene. The No Cavity Club has become quite a hit for Your Community Dental. Kids are coming into the office excited to show off their pearly white teeth. They can’t wait to tell the dentist how well they have […]
Summer is here and yummy treats are all around! But how do these beachside snacks affect your teeth? Your Community Dental, in Wilmington, North Carolina has some tips and tricks to enjoying summer treats that will help you keep your smile shining with your pearly whites! We brush and floss and even visit the dentist […]
So, you have a tooth that is damaged and needs support but it’s a little too scratched for a tooth filling and doesn’t need a full blown dental crown, that’s where Dental Onlays come in! It is used to repair sizeable cavities without using a dental crown. The Dental Onlay is like a partial crown. […]
Water, Water, Water! It is in everything! Living down on the East Coast people are literally surrounded by water. From the basic need to drink water to survive to simple tasks like brushing your teeth or playing in the ocean. Water is everywhere and its effect on human teeth is a biggie! Your Community Dental […]
FRESH BREATH Don’t let bad breath keep you from doing the things you love. It’s time to act now and stop allowing chronic bad breath to keep you from getting close to others. A quick consultation is all it takes for you to be on the road to having fresh, clean breath. We Can Help […]
