Who is an FAGD Dentist?
September 5, 2024
For a dentist to be certified and given the right to practice dentistry, they must complete dental school. After studying and fulfilling the requirements, three letters will be attached to a dentist’s name. Have you ever wondered what the letters after your dentist’s name signify? Most times, you’ll see these...
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Dental Problems and Treatments in Locust, NC: How Dental Technology Helps
February 2, 2023
The very first dental treatments and operations are thousands of years old, making dentistry one of the oldest medical professions in the book. Dental treatments have improved quite a bit since dentistry first came about – dental operations, too, have become a lot easier and more effective. Advanced dental Technology...
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Benefits of Improving Your Oral Hygiene in 2022
January 11, 2022
Welcome to a new year of resolutions, goals, and establishing new habits and routines. We are far enough into January to know which habits may stick and which may change based on commitment or convenience. Hopefully, this is the year that you choose to embrace and improve your oral hygiene....
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What Do Fluoride Treatments Do?
September 15, 2021
Fluoride treatments are common in dental offices, public health centers, and schools. Although fluoride has largely been accepted as a dental treatment, there are still some who are uncertain about what fluoride actually does in the body. Fluoride can be delivered in several ways, though its primary application is in...
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How to Prevent Tonsil Stones
August 18, 2021
Bad breath is among the most common complaints of children and adults. One estimate suggests that up to 30% of adults complain of having bad breath. Could tonsil stones be the culprit of bad breath and other oral health concerns? To correctly answer that, we must first identify what tonsils...
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How to Take Care of Your Oral Health While on Self Quarantine
March 26, 2020
With the pandemic getting closer and closer to home, numerous dental offices have decided to close its operation. Locust Family Dentistry would continue to be available for emergency dental care only, that is if you are experiencing pains, swelling or infections. To help control the spread of COVID-19, the dental...
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Is Pain-Free Dentistry Possible?
December 28, 2019
Pain-Free Dentistry in Locust For many people, dental procedures have always been synonymous with pain. Pain is one of the main reasons why many patients who need medical attention for their dental problems do not receive proper care. Because of the painful experiences that they had during previous dental procedures,...
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5 Tips to Prevent and Treat Gum Diseases
November 29, 2019
Learn These 5 Important Tips to Prevent and Treat Gum Diseases Taking care of your overall oral health involves the collective effort of you and your dentist. While there are some preventive measures that you can do yourself to prevent gum diseases, you will inevitably need the help of your...
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