Dentist Blog - Dentist in North Greensboro, NC

The Best Brush of the Day

posted: Aug. 02, 2022.

Imagine that you’re only going to brush your teeth once tomorrow. Don’t worry, we know you would never skimp on your dental hygiene like that, but let’s just pretend for Read more

How can parents help prevent tooth decay?

posted: Jul. 26, 2022.

Children are born with a set of primary teeth – 20 to be exact – that help them learn to chew and speak, and develop enough space in the jaw Read more

Replace Missing Teeth With Dental Implants

posted: Mar. 15, 2022.

If you are missing a tooth you may be curious about what options you have when it comes to restoring your smile. Dental implants are in many ways the best Read more

Are Dentures a Good Fit for You?

posted: Mar. 03, 2022.

If you are considering a denture, you might be wondering about the different options to choose from. What will work best for you? Which one should you choose? These are Read more

What Are The Different Teeth Whitening Options?

posted: Dec. 14, 2021.

Dr. Michelle Mottinger provides excellent teeth whitening services to Greensboro, NC, and the surrounding area. If you want to improve your smile, give us a call today! Looking for a Brighter Smile? If you Read more

Persistence Pays Off in Finding Relief From Chronic Jaw Joint Pain

posted: Nov. 28, 2021.

Tenderness; headaches; difficulty chewing; excruciating pain. These are a few of the symptoms you could endure with a jaw joint or temporomandibular disorder (TMD or TMJ). This group of Read more

Keep the Implants Supporting Your Bridge Clean of Dental Plaque

posted: Nov. 18, 2021.

Dental implants have revolutionized restorative dentistry. Not only are they the top choice for individual tooth replacement, implants also improve upon traditional dental work. Dental bridges are a case in Read more

Rebuild Worn and Cracked Teeth With New Crowns

posted: Nov. 12, 2021.

New crowns can improve your smile by rebuilding worn and cracked teeth. So many people experience cracked or worn teeth due to teeth grinding, clenching, and biting down hard on Read more

Here's Why Starting Your Child's Dental Visits by Age 1 Is a Smart Idea

posted: Nov. 08, 2021.

As parents, we want to do everything possible to help our kids stay healthy—and that includes their teeth. And just like other aspects of their health, it's better not Read more

Emma Roberts Confesses to Having a Major Sweet Tooth While Expecting

posted: Oct. 29, 2021.

Emma Roberts, star of American Horror Story (and niece of actress Julia Roberts), welcomed her first child at the end of 2020. She confessed that her love of sweets Read more

Are Implants a No-Go for You? Consider These Other Restoration Options

posted: Oct. 19, 2021.

Our primary aim as dentists is to preserve teeth. There are times, however, when preserving a tooth is no longer worth the effort and we must recommend removing it. Read more

Don’t Wait To Treat Peri-Implantitis

posted: Oct. 18, 2021.

Dr. Michelle Mottinger provides patients with an array of services, which includes treating peri-implantitis. Peri-implantitis is when the tissue around dental implants in Greensboro, NC, becomes inflamed and leads to bone loss. Peri-implantitis Affecting Dental Read more

5 Signs Your Child May Be Developing a Poor Bite

posted: Oct. 09, 2021.

A Malocclusion—better known as a poor bite—can have far-ranging consequences that could follow a child into adulthood. Bite abnormalities make it more difficult to chew and digest food. And, Read more

Keep a Watchful Eye on Your Child's Teeth Grinding Habit

posted: Sep. 29, 2021.

More than one parent has wakened in the middle of the night to an unnerving sound emanating from their child's bedroom. Although it might seem like something from the Read more

Zac Efron's Smile Transformation Could Happen to You

posted: Sep. 18, 2021.

Actor Zac Efron has one of the top smiles in a business known for beautiful smiles. Bursting on the scene in 2006 at age 18 in High School Musical, Read more

Clear Aligners: Another Option Besides Braces for Moving Teeth

posted: Sep. 08, 2021.

Advances in technology often lead to greater choices for things like automobiles or smartphones. In recent decades, advances in orthodontics have given families another choice besides braces for straightening Read more