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All About Bottled Water: What You Need to Know

June 19, 2017

Filed under: Oral Health,Overall Health — dr_carter @ 4:01 pm

These days, bottled water is everywhere. It’s one of our most common accessories when heading out the door to work, sending the kids to school, packing for a sporting event, or gearing up for outdoor activities. And we all know that staying hydrated becomes even more important this time of year as we set out on summer vacations and adventures.
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Nail Biter? Here’s Another Reason You Should Stop

May 19, 2017

Filed under: General & Preventive Dentistry,Oral Health — dr_carter @ 3:00 pm

Nail biting is a common habit that affects a number of Americans including an estimated 60% of kids, 45% of teenagers, and 30% of adults. While the likelihood of being a nail biter decreases as we get older, the truth is it is a habit that can be difficult to break and can follow you into adulthood, and not without risk. If you do still bite your nails, you may already know the whole-body concerns associated with the habit. But at our dental office in Lawrenceville, we also know nail biting can contribute to several oral health issues.
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What is Gum Charting?

May 11, 2017

Filed under: General & Preventive Dentistry,Oral Health — dr_carter @ 4:54 pm

Gum, or periodontal, charting is when your Lawrenceville dentist measures the pockets around each tooth to help evaluate oral health. It’s an important step in diagnosing gum disease and determining how advanced it may be. Periodontal charting can also assist your dental team in recommending an appropriate treatment plan.
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The Oral Health Dangers of Smokeless Tobacco

April 27, 2017

Filed under: General & Preventive Dentistry,Oral Health — dr_carter @ 9:07 am

April is recognized as Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and while many people know the risks associated with smoking tobacco, the team at our dental office in Lawrenceville want to make sure our patients and neighbors know that just because smokeless tobacco is, well, smokeless, doesn’t mean it doesn’t have its own fair share of risks.
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Your Frenectomy Questions Answered

April 19, 2017

Filed under: General & Preventive Dentistry — dr_carter @ 2:14 pm

At our dental office in Lawrenceville, we know our patients have questions about all things related to their oral health and the appearance of their smiles. Frenectomies are no different. What exactly is a frenectomy? Why would we ever recommend one? Can it really be beneficial? Not to worry, we’re here to answer all of your frenectomy questions.
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