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Looking for a new toothpaste option?
September 25, 2019
Looking for a new toothpaste option? How about trying the ancient Egyptian method of crushed up eggshells and ground animal hooves? Or not! We do recommend that you use a quality fluoride toothpaste though! Park Crossing Dentistry is located in Charlotte and we are here to serve all of your family dental needs.
Read MoreAt what age can my children start brushing their own teeth?
September 18, 2019
We hear this question often! Although kids’ dexterity matures differently, a good rule of thumb is to allow your kids to start learning to brush their teeth on their own about the time they learn to tie their shoes. We encourage you to be extra diligent about cleanings while they are learning to brush on […]
Read MoreHappy Anniversary Park Crossing Dentistry
September 10, 2019
September 10, 1984: Dr. Bateman opened the doors to his practice, “Dr. Richard Bateman, DDS”, which is now Park Crossing Dentistry. Wow! It has been 35 years this week that our practice started. “I could not have done this without a great staff and great patients! I have enjoyed every day being a dentist.” Now […]
Read MoreIs there a link between vitamin D, gum health, and diabetes?
September 5, 2019
New research shows interesting links between low vitamin D levels, gum disease (periodontal disease) and diabetes. Both of these diseases are highly prevalent in America. Vitamin D deficiency would worsen this combination (of diabetes and periodontal disease) and this is important to know, particularly because a vitamin D deficiency is cheap and easy to correct. […]
Read MoreDental Floss
August 29, 2019
Did you know? Three million miles of Dental floss are purchased yearly. Also, each individual should expect to personally use 122 yards of floss. One more fact: if you don’t floss, you are missing up to 40% of your tooth’s surface. Schedule a cleaning with us at Park Crossing Dentistry, your Charlotte dentist today. Let’s […]
Read MoreDo you know what is special about August 22? It’s National Tooth Fairy Day!
Do you know where the idea of the Tooth Fairy originated? There is much speculation but according to Forbes, “the closest parallel to the American Tooth Fairy may be an 18th-century French fairy tale called La Bonne Petite Souris. In the story, a good queen is imprisoned by a bad king and enlists a mouse […]
Read MoreWant to start the school year with a brighter smile?
August 26, 2019
We offer a one-hour in-office teeth whitening system. Teeth whitening in Charlotte has never been easier! Schedule your appointment with your Park Crossing Dentistry, your Charlotte dentist, today!
Read MoreBeat the back to school rush!
August 14, 2019
Beat the back to school rush! Schedule your kids’ cleaning now! Park Crossing Dentistry offers Pediatric Dentistry and we are here to help you with all of your Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry needs.
Read MoreOur Fab Four!
August 5, 2019
Meet our fabulous dentists: Dr. Ramos, Dr. Neubauer, Dr. Powell, and Dr. Bateman. Our great team of dentists are here to help you with your dental needs.
Read MoreHow often should you change your toothbrush?
July 31, 2019
You likely know you need to change your toothbrush every 3-4 months when you can see fraying, but did you know that you should also change it out after you are sick? When you are sick and brush your teeth, the germs can hide in your toothbrush. If you don’t replace your toothbrush after you […]
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