Hello, and welcome to the Mooresville dental health blog. My name is Doctor Dennis Coleman and I want to tell you about our Davidson practice, Dennis J Coleman DDS – Family & Cosmetic Dentistry. Meet Our Compassionate Team of Dental Professionals The first thing to know is that we work hard to keep our patients…
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Want to Fill Those Gaps in Your Smile?
Do you have gaps in your smile? Many U.S. adults are missing one or more teeth. You probably already know that missing teeth detract from an attractive smile. You may be self-conscious about your smile. Do you cover your mouth when you laugh? Perhaps you keep your mouth closed when someone takes a picture of…
Not Your Mother’s Jewelry: 5 Reasons Tongue Piercings Are Dangerous
Let’s get right to it; while tongue, cheek, and lip piercings are “so in” right now, here’s five reasons to keep piercings where they belong—in your ears: Excessive drooling—YIKES! Chipped teeth Infection (some even in places you wouldn’t think can get infected) Hypersensitivity to metal Nerve damage Drooling Lip and tongue piercings may make you…
Should Teens See a General or Pediatric Dentist?
Some moms and dads in the Mooresville area bring their children to a pediatric dentist. Others use a general or family dentist for every member of their household. What’s the difference between a pediatric dentist and a general dentist? Pediatric dentists have specialized training to treat infants, young children and teenagers. They use special dental…
Hiccups In Your Dental Routine
The most common times people stop to brush their teeth are morning and night – either before or after breakfast, after dinner, or at bedtime. Common concerns that come with this routine involve hiccups in the schedule, from family life, shift work or exhaustion. Sometimes after dinner isn’t super cut and dried. Many Mooresville families…
5 Ways To Floss Daily
Hello! If you want to floss regularly but are too tired at night, this post is for you. In our Dennis J Coleman DDS – Family & Cosmetic Dentistry blog, we want to give you a few ideas for unique times to floss and keep your teeth and gums healthy. 1. If you’re an early…
It Doesn’t Take A Lot Of Time To Beautify Your Smile, Davidson
Are you a busy Davidson resident who can’t find the time to improve your smile? Dennis J Coleman DDS – Family & Cosmetic Dentistry can help restore missing, cracked, or discolored teeth—sometimes in just one visit. Our Legacy of Excellence At Dennis J Coleman DDS – Family & Cosmetic Dentistry we have been treating the…
Filtered Davidson Water And Oral Health
A simple way for Mooresville residents to choose beverages that won’t harm their teeth is to keep it simple and make water their go-to drink. However, for safety, thrift, and convenience, many dental patients choose to drink bottled water or filter it themselves at home. Filtered water can be detrimental to oral health if it…
How Much Do You Know About Gum Disease?
1. Which of the following are risk factors for gum disease (periodontitis)? a. Pregnancy b. Underbite c. Diabetes d. Genetic make-up 2. Which of the things listed below are possible signs of gum disease? a. Teeth that look like they are longer b. A change in the way dentures fit c. Bleeding gums d. Inflamed…
Tooth Sensitivity Treatment At Dennis J Coleman DDS – Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Have you ever been eating an ice cream cone when you experienced a sudden jolt of pain in one of your teeth? If the enamel has eroded, or the gums have receded, the dentin layer of the tooth is exposed. The substances that cause tooth pain travel to the pulp where the nerves of the…
