General Dentistry

Dental Exams & Professional Cleanings

The American Dental Association recommends visiting the dentist for a comprehensive exam and professional cleaning every six months. During your appointment, we’ll evaluate your teeth and gums, look for early signs of cavities or gum disease, and remove any buildup of plaque and tartar.

This not only keeps your smile fresh and bright but also prevents decay that can damage your enamel and compromise the health of your teeth.

Dental Fillings

Even with excellent oral care, tooth decay can still occur. Sugary foods and drinks create the perfect environment for bacteria, while habits like smoking and natural aging can also increase your risk of cavities.

When decay strikes, prompt treatment is essential. We’ll remove the infection and restore your tooth with natural-looking, tooth-colored fillings. Because they’re metal-free, these fillings reduce sensitivity in the treated area. The best part? The resin hardens immediately in our office, so you can get back to enjoying your favorite foods right away!

Root Canal Therapy

If tooth decay progresses too far, root canal therapy may be needed to save your tooth. This happens when bacteria infect the pulp—the nerves and blood vessels inside your tooth’s root.

An infection in this area can cause severe discomfort, so we remove the infected pulp to relieve patients, carefully cleaning all the pathways in your tooth. To make sure the infection is eradicated and to stop reinfection, we apply a topical antibiotic to the area after the pulp has been removed. Next, we will fill and seal the tooth.

We can eliminate the infection, get rid of your toothache—and help preserve the rest of your tooth by preventing the need for extractions.

Periodontics

Gum disease is a serious disease that can have several consequences for your oral and overall health. Besides being the leading cause for tooth loss in adults in America, periodontitis has been associated with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and even early births in pregnant women. For that reason, getting periodontal treatment at Carolina Smiles Center promptly is key.

During your dental visits, we will recommend a professional cleaning to remove plaque and tartar buildup if we notice it. If your symptoms persist, we will conduct a more extensive periodontal cleaning, like scaling and root planing, to ensure there’s no harmful bacteria hidden in the hard-to-reach spaces of your mouth.

Extractions

When tooth decay or gum disease progresses too much, your wisdom teeth emerge in unhealthy positions, or your mouth is overcrowded, dental extractions are necessary to restore the health of your smile. At Carolina Smiles Center, though, extractions are nothing to be afraid of.

We administer sedation precisely to ensure you feel no pain during the procedure. Depending on the severity of the case, we even perform extractions while you’re awake. Afterward, we’ll provide detailed aftercare instructions to ensure a smooth recovery and instruct you on restorative options so you can recover your full smile as soon as possible.