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Pick the right electric toothbrush!
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.
The electronic toothbrush has undergone several technological advances since the 1960s. Everything from design and bristle motions to rotation, oscillation, and sonic vibration has led to dramatic changes in this Read more -
My gums are shrinking!
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.
Have you ever looked in the mirror and noticed that your teeth looked longer? Does it seem like your gums are shrinking? This condition is called recession—many adults have it. Read more -
The Secret to Fresh Breath
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.
Bad breath: We’ve all dealt with it. You’ve been around people who have it and, like it or not, you have had it yourself. It can be embarrassing and uncomfortable, Read more -
Want A Smile Like Your Favorite Celebrity?
posted: Jan. 13, 2022.
When you watch your favorite singer gracing the stage on TV, you instantly take notice of their white smile. It's common to get envious of the models with perfect smiles Read more -
Thirsty? We Have Some Ideas on Tap
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.
No, we don’t mean the latest foamy offering from your favorite microbrewery. When you’re thirsty, one of the best options available is literally at your fingertips—tap water, straight from your Read more -
Tooth Worms? The History of Cavities and Tooth Fillings
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.
Scientists have discovered tooth decay in specimens that are more than 15,000 years old. The ancients once thought that cavities were caused by something called “tooth worms” … Eew! They Read more -
Resolving to Eat Better in the New Year
posted: Dec. 28, 2021.
It’s a new year, and a resolution found on many lists is learning to be more mindful about healthy food choices. You might have set some of these goals yourself. Read more -
What do I do if I fall and loosen my teeth?
posted: Dec. 21, 2021.
Although teeth are strong enough to tear through food, they are also fragile. An accident such as a fall may loosen teeth or knock a tooth out entirely. When a Read more -
Is There an Act Three for Our Teeth?
posted: Dec. 14, 2021.
Act One: Those 20 adorable baby teeth which begin arriving when you’re about six months old and are probably gone by the time you’re twelve. Act Two: The 32 (if you Read more -
Dental Implant Maintenance
posted: Dec. 14, 2021.
Looking for a dentist in Hilton Head Island, SC? The Hilton Head Dental Team led by, Dr. Julie Camp-Tome, Dr. Benjamin Wietecha, and Dr. Glenn Barker, is here to provide Read more -
Quit Smoking to Save Your Smile
posted: Dec. 07, 2021.
You have probably counted a hundred reasons to stop smoking. It’s unhealthy. It’s expensive. It annoys the people around you. You have to schedule your day around the next cigarette. Read more -
Mall Whitening: Why You Shouldn’t
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.
A shopping mall is a great place to get lots of errands done in one trip. Department stores, clothing boutiques, specialty shops? So many tempting options all in one place. Read more -
Thanksgiving in North America
posted: Nov. 23, 2021.
Thanksgiving marks the start to the holidays; a season filled with feasting, indulging, and spending time with family and friends are always special. Thanksgiving is a holiday meant for giving Read more -
You broke your tooth; now what?
posted: Nov. 16, 2021.
You may have bitten down on a hard food or object, or perhaps you had a cavity that weakened your tooth. Either way, your tooth is now broken, and the Read more -
Safety of Dental X-Ray Radiation
posted: Nov. 09, 2021.
We all want to live our healthiest lives. We know that part of keeping ourselves healthy is regular visits to our Hilton Head Island, South Carolina office for checkups and Read more -
Getting to the Bottom of Chewing Gum Myths
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.
It's a moment many of our patients have experienced. One second you're chewing on a piece of gum, then suddenly you forget to keep chewing and swallow the entire rubbery Read more