Experiencing a dental emergency can be both painful and frightening, often occurring at the most inconvenient times. Understanding the basics of emergency dental care is essential so that you can act quickly and effectively to minimize damage and alleviate discomfort. Whether you’re dealing with a sudden toothache, a broken tooth, or any other urgent dental…
At Waterstone Family Dentistry, we specialize in providing effective TMJ treatment for those experiencing discomfort related to Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD). As your trusted dentist in Fuquay-Varina, NC, we understand how debilitating TMD symptoms can be. Understanding TMD and its impact is the first step towards finding relief. Understanding TMJ Disorders Temporomandibular Joint…
What Is Invisalign and How does it work? The spelling of Invisalign references exactly what the treatment does. It is a process that uses clear, invisible aligners, also called trays, to align the teeth. When teeth are crooked or rotated or when a patient has a deep bite or any other bite abnormalities, Invisalign can…
The average teen or adult is likely to have heard about Invisalign at some point in time. Most understand that it is an alternative to traditional metal braces that many of us are familiar with from our childhood. But what exactly is it about Invisalign that makes people excited and eager to pursue this treatment…
Have you ever wondered about the quality of the water used during your dental visits? During routine dental procedures, water passes through long narrow tubes before reaching the instruments that are used to clean and rinse your teeth and your mouth. This tubing has the potential to harbor bacteria if not treated properly and routinely.…
Oil pulling has increased in popularity over the past few years and has emerged as an alternative to more traditional dental hygiene methods. There are tons of references to oil pulling in mainstream media as well as on social media platforms. Over the past year or so, our office has fielded inquiries from some patients…
Most people would admit to being fearful of something. That something might be a fear of heights, a fear of crowded or small spaces, a fear of spiders, or a fear of the dentist, with the latter being most common. While most people who are afraid of the dentist are not necessarily afraid of the…
Many patients present to our office with a fear of the dentist. This fear may have arisen from a traumatic prior experience or it may be associated with “White Coat Syndrome”. Some patients simply have anxiety due to the noises found in the dental office (these noises can be from the dental drill or from…
You may have seen commercials on TV advertising Lumineers as a way to enhance your smile. While most patients have some idea as to what a veneer is, most are uncertain about the difference between a veneer and a lumineer. A veneer is a thin piece of porcelain that is placed on the tooth to…
If you are someone prone to getting cold sores, also known as fever blisters, you know that they almost always occur at inopportune times. They develop on or along the border of the lips and seem to pop up just before you have a presentation at work or before a dinner out with friends, or…