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St. Patrick's Day: Celtic pride, green shamrocks, and lucky charms!
posted: Mar. 15, 2022.

“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must Read more
When And How To Get A Tooth Extraction
posted: Mar. 09, 2022.

A tooth extraction could just end up benefitting your smile. Find out why. You might not realize it but sometimes getting a tooth extraction is a good thing for your health. Read more
Are you a tooth grinder?
posted: Mar. 08, 2022.

Perhaps you had a particularly irritating commute home from work, and you realize at the end that your jaw was clenched tight the entire time. Or maybe you grind your Read more
Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.

At Jason R. Nelsen, DDS, PLLC, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to Read more
What exactly is periodontal disease?
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.

Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. Our team at Jason R. Nelsen, DDS, PLLC wants you to know that this common ailment Read more
Xerostomia: Big Word, Common Problem
posted: Feb. 15, 2022.

Xerostomia might sound like a serious and rare condition, but it’s more common than you think. If you’ve been feeling like your mouth is constantly dry, you may already be Read more
Team Dark Chocolate
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.

Valentine’s Day is the holiday to celebrate all the treasured relationships in your life. It’s a time to honor love in all shapes and forms with cards, social gatherings, and Read more
February is Heart Month
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.

The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been Read more
How do I know if I need a root canal?
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.

Tooth decay affects everyone, with studies reporting that 92% of adults have had a cavity at one point in their lifetime. In more serious instances of tooth decay, however, the Read more
Alleviate Tooth Sensitivity
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.

There’s nothing like the simple seasonal pleasures. What’s more enjoyable than a cup of hot apple cider on a blustery winter day, or a tall glass of ice water in Read more
Why are my gums shrinking?
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.

If you’ve noticed that your teeth have appeared to be longer, you may be suffering from gum recession. This is a common problem among adults, and can result from several Read more
Make this the Year You Stop Smoking
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.

It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start Read more
New Year's Eve
posted: Dec. 28, 2021.

Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- Jason R. Nelsen, DDS, PLLC included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new Read more
The Most Common Causes of Gum Disease
posted: Dec. 21, 2021.

Unless you're aware of the signs and symptoms of gum disease and how it's caused, it's possible that you may have unknowingly developed it. Often painless, gum disease -- or Read more
Anemia and Your Oral Health
posted: Dec. 14, 2021.

One of the most common clues that you might have anemia is found in your smile. If you’ve noticed that your gums are suddenly paler than they used to be, Read more
What To Know About Root Canals
posted: Dec. 14, 2021.

At Nelsen Dental Excellence, Dr. Jason Nelsen can provide a root canal in Charlotte, NC, to handle a myriad of different dental concerns. Before you get this procedure, though, it is Read more