3-D Digital Dental Imaging

Perfectly Precise Implants

Our use of the 3-D cone beam CT digital imaging technology produces extremely accurate images – much more than standard X-rays. This technology is advantageous when diagnosing certain dental problems. It produces a 3-D image of a patient's anatomy, allowing our dentists to give accurate evaluation for proper treatment. This is especially useful in implant placement or any type of oral surgery. It ensures consistency in quality and identifies specific requirements for each individual. Our doctors are proud to bring this technology to their patients, and we are among the first practices in our area to do so.

Carolinas Dental Center  
428 North Trade Street, Suite 101  
Matthews, NC 28015  
(704) 278-8008  
CarolinasDentalCenterMatthews.com

Diabetes and Your Mouth # 4 : Keep Plaque at Bay

Sticky plaque -- food, saliva, and bacteria -- starts to form on your teeth after you eat, releasing acids that attack tooth enamel. Untreated plaque turns into tartar, which builds under gum lines and is hard to remove with flossing. The longer it stays on your teeth, the more harmful it is. Bacteria in plaque causes inflammation and leads to gum disease. Having high blood sugar often makes gum disease worse.

The above article is from: WebMD.com

Carolinas Dental Center  
428 North Trade Street, Suite 101  
Matthews, NC 28015  
(704) 278-8008  
CarolinasDentalCenterMatthews.com

Dental Tourism

Learn more about what the American Dental Association has to say about the risks and additional costs associated with dental tourism.

The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel.

Carolinas Dental Center  
428 North Trade Street, Suite 101  
Matthews, NC 28015  
(704) 278-8008  
CarolinasDentalCenterMatthews.com

Preventative Dental Care

Address Decay Earlier with the Laser Scanner

Have you experienced this situation – you went to the dentist just six months ago, and your check-up was cavity free. And now at your next appointment, the dentist tells you that you have a rather large cavity. Are you wondering why there was no sign of it just six months earlier? The cavity was already there, it just wasn't large enough to be apparent on X-rays or with visual inspection. To remedy this problem, our dentists use the Laser Scanner to detect cavities in the beginning stages. This scanner also clearly identifies the problem in response to patients complaining of pain or tooth sensitivity. In the past, sometimes this pain was mistaken for root decay instead of tooth decay. Once identified, suitable treatment with a very small filling can restore the tooth to keep most of the natural tooth structure intact and healthy.

Carolinas Dental Center  
428 North Trade Street, Suite 101  
Matthews, NC 28015  
(704) 278-8008  
CarolinasDentalCenterMatthews.com

Teeth Grinding (also known as Bruxism)

Learn more about what the American Dental Association has to say about teeth grinding also known as bruxism.

The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel.

Carolinas Dental Center  
428 North Trade Street, Suite 101  
Matthews, NC 28015  
(704) 278-8008  
CarolinasDentalCenterMatthews.com

Gum Disease Treatment

Gum Disease Can Be Successfully Treated!

It is very important to have our dentists take care of gum infection in the earliest stages. If treatment starts before the disease is advanced, there are nonsurgical methods that are very effective when used together with more careful daily dental hygiene. After the infection becomes severe, the treatment will be surgical. Both treatments are generally covered by most dental insurance plans.

Carolinas Dental Center  
428 North Trade Street, Suite 101  
Matthews, NC 28015  
(704) 278-8008  
CarolinasDentalCenterMatthews.com

Diabetes and Your Mouth # 3: See Your Dentist Regularly

People with diabetes are prone to oral infections. You should get dental checkups at least twice a year. Let your dentist know you have diabetes and what medicines you take. Regular checkups and professional cleanings can help keep a mouth healthy. And a dentist can teach you the best ways to care for your teeth and gums at home.

The above article is from: WebMD.com

Carolinas Dental Center  
428 North Trade Street, Suite 101  
Matthews, NC 28015  
(704) 278-8008  
CarolinasDentalCenterMatthews.com

Diabetes and Your Mouth # 2: Control Diabetes to Keep Your Smile

Well-controlled diabetes contributes to a healthy mouth. If you have poorly controlled or high blood sugar, your risk increases for dry mouth, gum disease, tooth loss, and fungal infections like thrush. Since infections can also make blood sugar rise, your diabetes may become even harder to control. Keeping your mouth healthy can help you manage your blood sugar.

The above article is from: WebMD.com

Carolinas Dental Center  
428 North Trade Street, Suite 101  
Matthews, NC 28015  
(704) 278-8008  
CarolinasDentalCenterMatthews.com

Custom Mouth-guards

Learn more about what the American Dental Association has to say about custom mouth-guards.

The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel.

Carolinas Dental Center  
428 North Trade Street, Suite 101  
Matthews, NC 28015  
(704) 278-8008  
CarolinasDentalCenterMatthews.com