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Top 4 Causes of Tooth Sensitivity

March 10, 2017

Filed under: Oral Health — dr_carter @ 3:27 pm

Having sensitive teeth can be brutal. The sharp, shooting pain that often accompanies tooth sensitivity can put a damper on enjoying favorite foods. At our dental office in Lawrenceville, we don’t want any of our patients to suffer from sensitive teeth, but we understand that a lot of them do. We’d like to explain some of the most common causes of tooth sensitivity and talk about some possible remedies.
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“Why Do I Bite My Lip All The Time?”

February 24, 2017

Filed under: Oral Health — dr_carter @ 3:17 pm

Whether it’s your lip, your cheeks, or your tongue, biting the tissues in and around your mouth is a troublesome habit for many. Mostly brought on by stress or as a nervous habit, cheek or lip biting can be hard to break. At our dental office in Lawrenceville, we’d like our patients to know just how harmful this habit can actually be and provide them tips on how to stop.

Explanations to Why We Bite

If you’re a chronic nibbler, the cause may be nerve related and should be resolved through actively recognizing when you do it and working consciously to stop it. Sometimes, a bite to the oral tissues is accidental, typically occurring when trying to multitask eating and talking. Although we all know how painful it can be, the occasional bite usually isn’t a big deal and should heal on its own.
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Simple Ways to Limit Your Exposure to Sugar

February 16, 2017

Filed under: Oral Health,Overall Health — dr_carter @ 11:43 am

There’s nothing wrong with a little sugar indulgence every now and then. We get it, sometimes you just need a little fix with a sweet treat. But as most people know, sugar is something every dentist really doesn’t like. And with good reason (more on that in a bit). At our dental office in Lawrenceville, we want to help our patients limit how much sugar they consume with these simple tips.

What’s The Big Deal About Sugar Anyway?

Sugar is needed in order to have our bodies function properly. But too much of it can lead to some pretty serious issues. An abundance of sugar ingestion contributes to tooth decay and enamel erosion. When this happens, patients tend to need dental treatment like cavity fillings and perhaps even root canals to protect teeth from more damage. But that’s not all. A diet high in sugar also negatively affects the whole body. Too much sugar can cause headaches, lead to overeating, obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and contribute to cardiovascular disease.
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Lawrenceville Oral Cancer Screening

August 10, 2015

Filed under: Oral Health — dr_carter @ 5:05 am

Lawrenceville Oral Cancer Screening

There are numerous organizations dedicated to the prevention and treatment of cancers effecting various parts of the body, but for some reason, many people still believe that oral cancer only effects tobacco users. While smoking or chewing tobacco does increase your risk for oral cancer, it is only one of many risk factors, and 25% of people affected by oral cancer have no risk factors at all. This percentage even includes some children. That’s why the dental health care professionals at Transforming Smiles encourage patients of all ages to make regular visits to our office so Dr. Bruce E. Carter and his team can perform thorough oral cancer screenings. Call our Lawrenceville, GA practice to schedule your next visit today. Lawrenceville Oral Cancer Screening.

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