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Ease Your Child's Discomfort During Teething
posted: Jan. 11, 2021.

Your sweet, happy baby has suddenly become a gnawing, drooling bundle of irritation. Don't worry, though, no one has switched babies on you. Your child is teething.For most children, their Read more
Could My Child Benefit From Sealants?
posted: Jan. 06, 2021.

You may have heard of dental sealants and be wondering if they are a good idea for your child. Any good dentist will tell you that they are indeed a Read more
Dakota Johnson and Her Missing Tooth Gap Sparks Online Debate
posted: Jan. 01, 2021.

Celebrities’ controversial actions and opinions frequently spark fiery debates on social media. But actress Dakota Johnson lit a match to online platforms in a seemingly innocent way—through orthodontics.This summer she Read more
3 Reasons Why Smoking Doesn't Mix with Dental Implants
posted: Dec. 22, 2020.

If you smoke, you know better than anyone how a hard a habit it is to kick. If you want to quit, it helps to have a motivating reason—like lowering Read more
Addressing Risk Factors: Taking the Fight Against Tooth Decay to a New Level
posted: Dec. 12, 2020.

Tooth decay is more prevalent than diseases like cancer, heart disease or influenza. It doesn't have to be—brushing with fluoride toothpaste, flossing, less dietary sugar and regular dental cleanings can Read more
Have You Considered Veneers?
posted: Dec. 03, 2020.

Dental veneers are wafer-thin pieces of porcelain that are bonded to the surface of your natural teeth to change their shape and hide any imperfections. They are a durable cosmetic Read more
No Time for a Makeover? Try These One-Visit Smile Enhancements Before the Holidays
posted: Dec. 02, 2020.

Despite your best intentions to plan ahead, the holidays have sneaked up on you. And what good intentions you had: presents to buy, halls to deck, parties to throw. Perhaps Read more
Change Your Smile With Invisible Braces
posted: Nov. 30, 2020.

Invisible braces have helped countless people around the world achieve the smile they were always dreaming of. Here at Colin Osborne, III in Lumberton, NC, Dr. Colin Osborne, offers ClearCorrect Read more
Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
posted: Nov. 22, 2020.

Are bleeding gums something you should be concerned about? Dear Doctor magazine recently posed that question to Dr. Travis Stork, an emergency room physician and host of the syndicated TV Read more
Have a Loose Tooth? You'll Need This Two-Phase Treatment to Save It
posted: Nov. 12, 2020.

Although periodontal (gum) disease usually affects your gums first, your teeth may eventually suffer. That’s because the disease can damage both attaching gum tissues and supporting bone.One advanced sign of Read more
The Kind of Tooth Pain You Have May Identify the True Problem
posted: Nov. 02, 2020.

Pain can tell you things. Not verbally, of course, as in, “Hey, your appendix is inflamed!” But the quality of your pain—dull or sharp, constant or intermittent, acute or general—can Read more
Local Anesthesia Takes the Pain Out of Most Dental Work
posted: Oct. 23, 2020.

Long ago dental work could be painful and stressful—often for both patient and practitioner. Thankfully, that time is long past: today, most procedures are painless in large part due to Read more
NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
posted: Oct. 13, 2020.

Sometimes it seems that appearances count for everything—especially in Hollywood. But just recently, Lonnie Chaviz, the 10-year-old actor who plays young Randall on the hit TV show This Is Us, Read more
Transform 'Smile Zone' Teeth With Composite Resins
posted: Oct. 03, 2020.

As far as your appearance goes, the most important teeth you have are those in the “smile zone.” These are the teeth most visible when you smile—and the ones that Read more
Pediatric Dentists Specialize in Dental Care for Children and Teens
posted: Sep. 23, 2020.

To get your child on the right track for lifelong dental health we recommend you begin their dental visits around their first birthday. You can certainly visit your family dentist, Read more
Dental Sealants Give Children an Added Boost Against Tooth Decay
posted: Sep. 13, 2020.

Although adults are more prone to dental disease, children aren't immune from one particular infection, tooth decay. Some children, in fact, are at higher risk for an aggressive form called Read more

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