Practice Updates
News & Information
Welcome to the Britt Dental Center Practice Updates page, where we share helpful dental tips, answers to common patient questions, and the latest news from our practice. Whether you're looking for advice on maintaining a healthy smile, learning about treatment options, or staying informed about advancements in dental care, you'll find reliable, easy-to-understand information from our experienced team. We regularly add new articles to help patients in Brier Creek, Raleigh, and the surrounding communities make confident decisions about their oral health and get the most from every visit.
4 Tips For A Younger Looking Smile
THERE ARE COUNTLESS methods we use to try and turn back the clock on our appearance. Whether it’s hip wardrobes and hairstyles or costly cosmetic surgeries, people go to great lengths to recapture the look and feeling ...
How Eating Disorders Can Affect Oral Health
DO YOU OR DOES SOMEONE you love have an eating disorder? This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. To help spread awareness about eating disorders and their effect on oral and overall health, share this ...
Get Screened for Oral Cancer
WHEN PEOPLE GO TO THE DENTIST, it’s generally because they have a toothache, they need some dental work done, or they want to get their teeth cleaned. But this month being Oral Cancer Awareness Month, we want to ...
How Much Sugar Are You Really Eating?
MODERN DENTISTRY, fluoride treatments, and preventive care alone can’t stop tooth decay when our diets are filled with sugar!
Sugary Foods Cling To Our Teeth And Cause Cavities
When sugar clings to teeth, ...
What Every College Student Should Know About Dental Health
GOING OFF TO COLLEGE can drastically throw off a young adult’s normal at-home routine. Brushing and flossing, making healthy eating choices, and keeping up with routine appointments can become difficult for college ...
Foods That Naturally Whiten Teeth
REGULAR BRUSHING AND FLOSSING remain your best protection against tooth decay and gum disease. However, there are some tooth-friendly foods out there that will help you maintain a bright, healthy smile and even ...
It’s Time to Floss
WE’VE MENTIONED IT TIME AND TIME AGAIN… Flossing is an essential part of good oral hygiene. Many people don’t see the need for flossing when they already brush their teeth; others simply hate the task. We understand ...
How to Manage Tooth Sensitivity
IF THERE’S ONE THING we can all agree on, it’s that nobody likes sensitive teeth! Tooth sensitivity can cause discomfort during daily tasks such as brushing, flossing, eating, drinking, and even breathing in a cold gush ...
What Causes Stained Teeth?
WE OFTEN TAKE STEPS to achieve that sparkling white smile when we brush in the morning and before we go to bed. The truth is, what we consume throughout the day is often the largest contributor to whether or not our ...
Why You Shouldn’t Wait To Treat A Cavity
MANY OF US HAVE HAD at least one cavity in our lives, and if we don’t keep up on our oral hygiene, it’s likely that we’ll get a couple more as time goes by.
While cavities may be inconvenient, it’s imperative that we ...
Plaque vs. Tartar: What’s The Difference?
WE OFTEN GET THE QUESTION from our patients, “What’s the difference between plaque and tartar?” Many people think they are the same thing. There is an important difference between the two, however, and it can help ...
How to Make Brushing More Fun
BRUSHING YOUR TEETH twice a day for two minutes is an important practice that helps keep your smile bright and healthy. But, does it have to be boring? We certainly don’t think so!
Brush For A Full Two Minutes
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