What exactly are dental sealants? Dental sealants are an excellent way to protect children’s teeth from tooth decay by coating them with a thin plastic material. Their teeth look and feel like normal, but they are protected from plaque build-up and decay. Our staff recommends sealants as a preventive measure for children before any decay […]

If you’ve ever had a cavity filled, or some other type of small restoration, you may have seen your dentist use a strange-looking instrument emitting a blue light during your treatment. In today’s Statesville family dentistry blog, we answer all your questions about what the “blue light” is, and how it helped revolutionize the world […]

If the idea of sitting in a dentist’s chair is enough to give you nightmares, you’re not alone. Fear of the dentist, or “odontophobia”, is estimated to affect about 15% of Americans, or about 30 million people. Not to worry, though; there are many ways that both you and your dentist can ease your anxiety. […]