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What Are Tooth Colored Fillings?
July 10, 2018
Tooth-colored fillings are a discreet option for filling cavities in teeth. These fillings are made from a safe plastic resin material that can be color matched to your teeth. An advantage of tooth-colored fillings is that they blend in with your natural teeth so no one will know you have fillings. At Park Crossing Dentistry, […]
Read MoreThe Importance of Preventive Care
May 7, 2018
Your health is a crucial part of living a long and happy life. Eating healthy foods and staying active are priorities for many people all over the world. However, oral health is often overlooked as part of overall health, with many people skipping their regular dental examinations and cleanings altogether. Preventative care can help you […]
Read MoreInvesting in Our Patients’ Oral Health
March 28, 2018
“‘My teeth look great!” “This is the best cleaning I have ever had at the dentist!” “I am so impressed with this new cleaning. My teeth feel squeaky clean!” This is what our patients are saying about our new Piezo Ultrasonic Cleaners. Charlotte’s Park Crossing Dentistry has made a large investment in our hygiene department […]
Read MoreAngie’s Promotion
March 21, 2018
Join us in congratulating Angie! She has accepted our Hygiene Coordinator position and we are very excited to have her running this highly detailed part of the practice. Angie will be calling you soon to keep your hygiene appointments up to date. She was our receptionist/patient coordinator and after success in that role, we promoted her to […]
Read More5 Healthy Habits for the New Year from your Charlotte Dentist
January 2, 2018
Have you started your New Year’s Resolutions yet? Are there things you want to see improved in 2018 such as your health or your appearance? One way to improve both is to give your smile some attention. Here are 5 healthy habits from your Charlotte dental team at Park Crossing Dentistry that will help your […]
Read MoreAnnual Christmas Party
December 19, 2017
We had a great time at our annual Park Crossing Dentistry Christmas Party! Lots of delicious food and a fun gift exchange. Pictured here are Colleen, Dr. Powell, Eliana, Cheryl and Angie.
Read MoreSigns You May Need an Extraction
December 12, 2017
When it comes to dental procedures, having a tooth extracted is probably at the bottom of almost everyone’s “preferred” list. Fortunately, tooth extractions aren’t nearly as common as they used to be, thanks to advances in equipment, technology, and understanding of how teeth function. However, there are certain instances in which an extraction is necessary, […]
Read MoreWhen Did the First Woman Graduate From Dental School?
October 31, 2017
It was 1866 when Lucy Hobbs Taylor graduated from the Ohio College of Dental Surgery…over 150 years ago! Because of Lucy’s accomplishments, close to one thousand women followed her into dentistry by the year 1900.
Read MoreA Whale With No Teeth?
October 24, 2017
The largest mammal on earth, the Blue Whale (pictured here) has no teeth! Instead, they have 270-395 plates of baleen on either side of their jaw that look similar to long thin teeth. Baleen is similar to bristles and consists of the same substance found in human fingernails and hair. Cleaning his mouth looks like […]
Read MoreWe Can Relate
October 11, 2017
Another reason to ask your dentist to use white (resin) fillings when you have a cavity. Lol!
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