At Carolina Dental Care Center, we know that as many as one in 88 children today have some form of autism, a complex brain disorder that affects a child’s ability…

Cavities are the reason why most people fear going to the dentist. But they’re also the reason you should be visiting Dr. Scott Smith on a regular basis. Specifically, cavities…

Dr. Scott Smith and our team at Carolina Dental Care Center know that periodontal disease isn’t something exclusive to adults. It can affect adolescents as well. Gingivitis, which is a…

Our team at Carolina Dental Care Center hears this question a lot. According to our friends at the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), pediatric dentistry is “an age-defined specialty…

After your son or daughter departs for college, the last thing you want to get is a call or text to learn he or she is in pain. Dr. Scott…

Providing dental care for patients with special needs can be a challenge at times, both for the dentist and the family of the individual. Fortunately, Dr. Scott Smith and our…

You already know that Carolina Dental Care Center recommends you come in for a checkup and cleaning at least every six months, but do you know what your child’s dental…

You may have bitten down on a hard food or object, or perhaps you had a cavity that weakened your tooth. Either way, your tooth is now broken, and the…

Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is best known as a sexually transmitted infection. In the United States, HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease, with 79 million Americans currently infected,…

At Carolina Dental Care Center, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent.…