Halloween candy continues to be the cause of lots of fillings and crowns coming out this time of year.  If your filling comes out, spit it out, and throw it away (we can’t reuse it).  If you swallowed it, don’t worry, it won’t do any harm. Call us and we will get you in right...

You know smoking is bad for your overall health, so it should be no surprise that cigarettes and chewing tobacco are also harmful to your oral health. Possible oral health impacts of smoking and all tobacco products include:   – Stained teeth and tongue – Bad breath – Dulled sense of taste and smell –...

For Immediate Release   Charlotte Dental Practice participates in FREEDOM DAY, providing our Military a day of FREE Dentistry   Charlotte, NC-September 2018   Local dental providers, Dr. Scott Menaker and Dr. Tricia Rodney, and their staff from SmileCharlotte, have partnered with the organizers of Freedom Day USA to provide a lunch reception and free...

Proper flossing removes plaque and food particles in places where a toothbrush cannot easily reach — under the gumline and between your teeth. Because plaque build-up can lead to tooth decay and gum disease, daily flossing is highly recommended.   Having a hard time flossing and getting into a routine to clean between your teeth?  Here are...

The most misunderstood component to our oral health system is not teeth, gums, and bone, but rather it is Saliva. It is one of the most crucial components to eating, chewing, and normal function. It is ignored when it is good, but it becomes front and center when it is diminished.   The Role and Impact of...