Articles Written By: Dr. Kearney
What are the benefits and side effects of prescription toothpaste like Prevident 5000 Sensitive?
By Dr. Laura Kearney Why do our teeth need Fluoride? Fluoride is added to most municipal drinking water because it helps to remineralize teeth. This process can be enhanced using prescription strength fluoride treatments either at home or in the dental office. Fluoride helps to prevent the formation of cavities and also makes hyper-sensitive teeth less sensitive. Treatment can even help repair white spot lesions found on tooth surfaces that are highly susceptible to form… Read more »
Understanding The Role of Oral Microflora in Your Mouth
By Dr. Laura Kearney What causes dental plaque? A healthy mouth is a diverse ecosystem of over 700 different types of bacteria. Most of those bacteria live in gingival crevices, the space between your teeth and gums. Bacteria that are specialized to survive in your mouth have evolved to adhere strongly to gum and tooth surfaces and can be difficult to remove as a result. Dental plaque is a material that becomes attached to your… Read more »
How can I protect my teeth from cavities? Are Dental Sealants a good idea for me?
By Dr. Laura Kearney How can I protect myself from dental cavities? Dental sealants, sometimes also called fissure sealants, are an underutilized method of protecting teeth from caries (cavities) by covering up fissures and pits in the natural molar tooth shape. The procedure forms a smooth biting surface that is less prone to getting food and bacteria stuck on it. This preventative approach to cavities is a relatively low cost option when compared to reparative… Read more »
Why Do I Have Yellow Teeth Even Though I Brush Them?
By Dr. Laura Kearney Many of our patients work hard to keep a bright, white smile. While some elect to have various whitening procedures or products, many simply keep a beautiful smile with basic dental hygiene: brushing, flossing, and regular dental cleanings. But if you keep good care of your teeth, why would your teeth still be yellow? Why do I have yellow teeth even though I brush them? To answer this question, it’s important to learn… Read more »
Why do we have to brush our teeth?
By Dr. Laura Kearney Have you ever wondered what humans did before the advent of toothpaste or flossing? How did our ancestors keep enough teeth to eat when many of us have several cavities as children? Why do humans have to brush their teeth at all? It may surprise you to know that we’re not the only species on Earth that require dental care to maintain good oral health. Why do we have to brush… Read more »
Ask The Dentist: Should I Get Dental Veneers?
By Dr. Laura Kearney There are many different ways to improve the appearance of your teeth. While the best way to obtain a better smile naturally is with regular brushing, flossing, and teeth cleanings, if you have chipped, stained, or crooked teeth, veneers can help. Should I Get Dental Veneers? There are a number of conditions and cosmetic problems that veneers can help treat, including: Worn or chipped teeth Crooked or misshapen teeth Gaps or… Read more »
What is Fluoride? Do Adults Need Fluoride Treatment?
Photo Credit: http://www.cawater-info.net/ By Dr. Laura Kearney Many of our patients have questions and concerns about fluoride since in recent years there have been questions about its purpose and safety. Rest assured that it is both natural and safe, preventing cavities by protecting the enamel of your teeth. Here we will go over what it is, how it works, and how to get its benefits. Along the way we’ll answer our patients’ most common questions about this… Read more »
Understanding Relief ACP Oral Care Gel
By Dr. Laura Kearney Precautions Before Use of a Sensitivity-relief Product If you experience regular sensitivity in your teeth – each time you eat or drink something sour, or take in a breath of cold air – your first course of action is to visit your dentist. There are several potential causes for your sensitivity, some of which are serious problems that need to be addressed. For instance, your sensitivity could be caused by: gingivitis tooth decay… Read more »
What is Nite White ACP?
By Dr. Laura Kearney Precautions Before Use of any Whitening Product There are many products out there that promise to whiten teeth quickly and effectively at home. Some certainly work better than others, however we want to preface this post by saying no whitening product will fix poor oral hygiene habits. So along with whitening, make sure you have your basics down: Brushing and flossing daily Avoiding tobacco use Limit excessive coffee intake Regular teeth… Read more »
Welcome to the Dr. Laura Kearney Blog!
By Dr. Laura Kearney Welcome to the blog for Raleigh Dentist Dr. Laura Kearney. We are a family and cosmetic dentistry office located on Falls of the Neuse Rd. in Raleigh, North Carolina. We provide a wide variety of dental services to patients throughout Raleigh and surrounding areas. As a family dentist, we offer general and preventive dentistry services, such as dental exams, teeth cleaning and x-rays. In addition to our general services, we also… Read more »
