SeaSide Dentistry, in Cedar Point NC, is pleased to offer a full range of dental care services and dental treatments including: children's, cosmetic, family, general, implant, preventive, restorative and sedation dentistry.
Your child's first visit to the dentist should happen before his or her first birthday. The general rule is six months after eruption of the first tooth. Taking your child to the dentist at a young age is the best way to prevent problems such as tooth decay, and can help parents learn how to clean their child's teeth and identify his or her fluoride needs. After all, decay can occur as soon as teeth appear. Bringing your child to the dentist early often leads to a lifetime of good oral care habits and acclimates your child to the dental office, thereby reducing anxiety and fear, which will make for plenty of stress-free visits in the future. 
If you have been previously diagnosed with sleep apnea and have been given a CPAP device to remedy the problem, perhaps you have become frustrated with this solution. Although the CPAP takes care of the intermittent breathing problem while sleeping, wearing a bulky mask at night is very uncomfortable for many people.
With the American population living longer, seniors' oral health has become an important issue, as has the widespread problem of elder abuse. Every year more than 2.5 million older Americans may be victims of elder abuse, and in some cases dentists serve as the first line of defense, according to a report in the May/June 2005 issue of General Dentistry, the clinical, peer-reviewed journal of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD).
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You may have seen in magazines or television the great results for teeth that were whitened with professional-strength, chair-side treatment. Power whitening can remove stains and discoloration from your teeth in one visit, to obtain the brilliant smile you crave. The results are amazing and can last for years.
Flossing helps control plaque. It can reach where a toothbrush can't, like between the teeth. Floss daily with floss and interdental cleaners that carry the American Dental Association (ADA) seal. Ask your dentist for tips if you're not sure how to floss. Like everything else, flossing gets easier with practice.