Whether it’s a broken tooth or injured gums, a dental emergency can interfere with eating, speaking, or other day-to-day activities. According to the American Dental Association , you can sometimes…
Thanks for the question. The “blisters” you are referring to are actually a normal part of losing baby teeth. Sometimes when teeth start to come through, children experience some bleeding…
At Carolina Dental Care Center, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! Dr. Scott Smith would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Taylorsville,…
Oral health is an important and often overlooked component of an older person’s general health and well-being. Dr. Scott Smith and our team know that for many of our older…
Does your mouth always feel like it’s dry? If it does you may be suffering from xerostomia. Xerostomia is defined as dry mouth resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow.…
Diabetes is a chronic disease that increases the risk for many serious health problems, including severe gum disease. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and it’s a great time for us…
There are many ways in which your oral health has an impact on your overall general health. There are naturally occurring bacteria in the mouth. Some of those bacteria, including…
Halloween is fast approaching, and Dr. Scott Smith wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that…
Our team at Carolina Dental Care Center would like to offer some tips regarding the sometimes dreaded task of brushing a toddler’s teeth. Much of the trick lies in the…