What is an Oral Cancer Screening?

oral cancer screening

Although we provide every patient with an oral cancer screening at every regular check-up, it is best to conduct self-exams every month in between your biannual visits. You can do this by using a bright light and a mirror to inspect your lips, gums, and the inside of your cheeks for any unusual spots. It […]

How Food Affects Your Teeth

how food affects your teeth

It makes sense that everything you put in your mouth will have an effect on your teeth and overall oral health, but people often forget how certain foods affect your teeth in a potentially negative way. Even with proper brushing and flossing technique every day! The biggest concern with harmful ingredients in your food is […]

Is it Ever Too Late for Dental Work?

dental work

Let’s be honest. If you are like most people in Charlotte, you’ve probably put off going to the dentist at one time or another. Some of us have even avoided seeing a dentist for years at a time. Research shows one in three Americans avoids going to the dentist regularly. As the time spent away […]

Can You Treat a Toothache at Home?

toothache

When you’re suddenly struck with a toothache, floating ideas of home remedies may quickly come to mind. Whether you heard it from your great-aunt or saw it on Pinterest, at-home treatments are everywhere. We can explain more about how to care for a toothache and when to come in for a visit. Common causes of […]

Breastfeeding & Dental Work

dentist pregnant

If you’re a new mom or about to be one, you’re likely already used to putting your needs second to the needs of this beautiful new little person in your life – but maintaining good oral hygiene is still important for keeping you and your baby in tiptop shape. If something happens and you need […]

Adult Dentistry: It’s Never Too Late for Dental Care

adult dentistry

Good News for Grown-Ups “Adulting” can be hard. Between rent, bills, kids, a career, and other responsibilities, it can be hard to make time for yourself. But independence, parenting, fulfilling work, and the wisdom that comes with age can be pretty fantastic, too. So how does your oral healthcare fit into a grown-up lifestyle? Central […]

Forget Your Fears with Sedation Dentistry

sedation dentistry

Don’t be Afraid of the Dentist! We at Central Avenue Dental know that some Charlotte folks avoid the dentist’s chair like the plague. According to studies at the Dental Fears Research Clinic at the University of Washington, as much as 8% of Americans are too afraid to go to dentists and 20% are too anxious […]

Warning Signs of Impacted Wisdom Teeth

impacted wisdom teeth

Nicknamed for the fact that they come into your mouth and your life by the time you are mature and supposedly “wise”, wisdom teeth are simply the last set of molars that grow furthest back in your mouth. If you’re experiencing some specific pain in your gums and jaw, you may be wondering if you […]

Crack Down on Cracked Tooth Syndrome

cracked tooth

Cracked tooth syndrome (CTS), also known as cracked cusp syndrome or split tooth syndrome, is a painful condition that results from a crack in one of your teeth. CTS can mean anything from a tiny hairline split in the crown to a fracture that goes all the way to the root. If you have a […]

Have You Been Avoiding the Dentist?

avoiding the dentist

We’ve all got our reasons. Money. Time. The fear of pain. Juggling insurance. Facing one more reminder that we really should be flossing more. Any of these might cause us to avoid and put off regular visits to the dentist. Has it been so long since your last dental appointment that you’re not even sure […]