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Whether you are just starting your fitness journey or are a seasoned professional, routine training, clean eating, and lots of hydration are crucial. Since successful athletes and influencers alike are often spotted with their favorite energy/sports drink in hand, you may be wondering if you should do the same this summer. After all, if they are drinking it, then it must be good for you too, right?

Unfortunately, the research says otherwise. In fact, most energy/sports drinks can wreak havoc on your teeth and lead to serious concerns for your oral health. Your dentist shares three reasons to opt for water instead this summer.

Keeping you safe from germs has always been a priority for your dentist. Regular handwashing, protective masks, and CDC approved sterilization procedures were just some of the many ways they protected you. However, since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, they have been researching and implementing additional procedures to prevent the virus from reaching patients and staff. If you’re interested in learning more about them, keep reading!

To slow the spread of COVID-19 and keep their patients safe, most dental practices have temporarily closed. Thankfully, many dentists are still providing emergency dentistry for issues like severe toothaches. However, if you have mild to moderate tooth pain, it may be safer for you to treat it at home until social distancing orders have been lifted. Here are 10 common household items that can help you manage your discomfort until you can see your Raleigh dentist.

Have you ever had really intense tooth pain seemingly out of nowhere? Have you ever been chowing down on something crunchy and accidentally chipped a tooth? Have you ever noticed your face swelling up all of a sudden? All of these situations warrant a visit to your dentist because you have a dental emergency on your hands. But what can you do until your emergency appointment time rolls around? Your dentist is here with some answers on how to handle common dental emergencies until you can reach the office.

Maybe you’re tired of having a gap or two in your smile after having to get teeth pulled due to decay or injury. Or perhaps you’ve had dentures for a while now, but have gotten sick of them always slipping and sliding around when you’re just trying to live your life. Whatever the case may be, dental implants can help. These biocompatible titanium posts perfectly mimic the roots of your lost teeth. They are then topped with a prosthetic tooth or teeth so lifelike that no one but your implant dentist will be able to tell they’re not your natural pearly whites! In today’s post, we go into a little more detail on how exactly implants can help you, no matter how big the gap in your grin.