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Every Day is Earth Day
posted: Apr. 16, 2024.

During the early days of the environmental awareness movement, those who demonstrated against pollution, toxic chemicals, and the general public health were known as hippies. The early 1970s were a Read more
How to Choose the Best Mouthwash
posted: Apr. 09, 2024.

As we all know, or should by now, the key to maintaining great oral health is keeping up with a daily plan of flossing, brushing, and using mouthwash. These three Read more
Snowball Effect
posted: Apr. 02, 2024.

Winter and its snowball fights are behind us, true, but there might be another kind of snowball heading your way—the snowball effect you risk when small dental concerns are ignored Read more
Curing the Nail-Biting Habit
posted: Mar. 26, 2024.

Do you ever find yourself gnawing at your nails? Nail-biting is a very common and difficult to break habit which usually has its beginnings in childhood. It can leave your Read more
Proper Flossing Techniques
posted: Mar. 19, 2024.

Of all the dental hygiene techniques you can use at home to promote clean teeth and good oral health, flossing is likely to be the one that troubles most people. Read more
Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day
posted: Mar. 12, 2024.

Millions of people, around Charlotte, North Carolina and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it Read more
Are your teeth ready for the big day?
posted: Mar. 05, 2024.

Capturing the Moment At Jason R. Nelsen, DDS, PLLC we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important Read more
Adults Can Get Cavities, Too
posted: Feb. 27, 2024.

There are some things we just don’t miss about being a kid. Getting grounded? A thing of the past. Curfew? Not happening. Confiscating our cell phones? As if. Cavities? While Read more
Water: It’s Not Just for Brushing!
posted: Feb. 20, 2024.

We turn on the tap and it comes rushing out. We walk down the hall at work or school and stop at the fountain without even thinking about it. It’s Read more
Valentine's Day History
posted: Feb. 13, 2024.

Valentine’s Day is best known as a celebration of love in all its forms. Pink hearts, red roses, and cute greeting cards adorn every surface you see. What many people Read more
Is sleep apnea linked to cancer? Studies say, ‘Yes’.
posted: Feb. 06, 2024.

Recently, multiple studies have concluded that people with sleep apnea, a disorder that causes snoring, fatigue, and dangerous gaps in breathing at night due to throat muscles collapsing, are five Read more
How do I know if my gums are receding?
posted: Jan. 30, 2024.

Gum recession, a common result of gum disease, occurs when the gum tissue that surrounds the teeth wears away or pulls back, forming pockets between the gumline and exposing more Read more
What is a crown?
posted: Jan. 23, 2024.

the doctor and our team at Jason R. Nelsen, DDS, PLLC hear this question all the time. Millions of people have dental crowns that artificially restore the chewing surface of Read more
Thumb Sucking, Pacifiers, and Your Baby's Teeth
posted: Jan. 16, 2024.

Sucking is a common instinct for babies and the use of a pacifier or their thumb offers a sense of safety and security, as well a way to relax. According to Read more
Smile! It’s Time for Arts & Crafts!
posted: Jan. 09, 2024.

If you have a child who loves arts and crafts, try some of these creative projects with a dental twist. One of these activities is sure to give your child Read more
Going Green for the New Year
posted: Jan. 02, 2024.

Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to Read more