Taking Care of What Goes in Your Mouth at Dr. Porter's

Today at Dr. Porter’s office, we all spent time doing maintenance! It’s very important that dental offices maintain and update their systems, whether it is for the computers or the equipment. Today, the equipment was cleaned, serviced, and given the thumbs up. At Dr. Porter’s we all make sure that the facility is clean and that the equipment that we use is in mint conditions. No second-hand pieces here! Our handpieces that are used to drill away cavities are the best on the market for better restorations and less likelihood of pain. Our cleaning equipment that sterilizes each instrument is above industry standards and our patients can rest assured that there are no one else’s germs on the instruments. We work hard to continue our training outside of the office, as well. CPR, OSHA training, and many continuing education classes are taken by each staff member to make sure that your care is the best in Charlotte.
Take a moment today to call us and make a change if you are unsatisfied with your dental care or if you need a dental plan that works for you. 704-544-5330 of Wanda@DentistryinCharlotte.com

Halloween Cavities?!

Halloween! Halloween Costumes! Halloween CANDY!! Halloween Cavities??!!

Halloween is next week, which means a seemingly endless supply of candy. Candy is a nightmare for your teeth. Especially since Halloween candy seems to last well past the first snowfall. Even though candy is bad for your teeth, I am not going to tell you to give it up completely. Let's be honest, who would listen to that?

The type of candy you do eat is important. Sticky candies like taffy, gummy bears and licorice are the worst for your teeth. This type of candy gets caught on tooth surfaces and in between teeth. Also, try to avoid chewing on hard candies because there is a chance for a tooth fracture or damage to a filling. Hard candies like lollipops tend to remain in the mouth for long periods of time, thus subjecting your teeth to prolonged acid attacks. Avoid gum that has sugar in it as well.

After eating a piece of candy, there are some preventative measures that can be helpful. Ideally, if you can brush your teeth right after consumption with fluoride toothpaste, this is the best. If not, make sure to brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and floss. If brushing your teeth after candy is not an option, try swishing with water. Also try chewing sugarless gum for twenty minutes and this has been proven to reduce tooth decay because it increases saliva production.

Get your Child in for a Check-up and Cleaning Before School Starts!!

Start this school year with a healthy, beautiful smile - just in time for school pictures. The final days of summer are perfect times for back-to-school dental check-ups. It's back-to-school soon for our children in Charlotte, and it's time to focus on ways to brighten students’ smiles for learning success and adorable school pictures. As the school bell is set to ring and with one in four children having undiagnosed tooth decay, now is the time to give students a solid foundation for their future dental health. Proper oral hygiene is a great way to start the school year off on the right foot. A complete and comprehensive dental exam and cleaning can spell greater success in the classroom! Call us to set up an appointment for your child or yourself today! 704-544-5330