Your First Visit
General Dentistry
Common Dental Questions
At Falls Pointe Dental in Raleigh, we strive for excellence in dentistry every day. Providing the best possible dental care goes beyond cleanings and exams. We like patients who ask a lot of questions, because that tells us they are taking a strong interest in. ...Continued
June, 2019
Cavity Fighting Chewing Gum?
At Falls Pointe Dental in Raleigh, our patients often ask the dentist if chewing xylitol gum is an effective substitute for tooth brushing and regular dental exams. Before answering that, here’s a little bit about xylitol: Xylitol is a natural sweetener that was first discovered. ...Continued
June, 2019
What Happens If You Keep Using an Old Toothbrush?
Most people don’t think twice about their toothbrush. It sits by the sink, gets used daily, and quietly does its job. But when was the last time you replaced it? Using an old toothbrush may seem harmless, yet it can quietly undermine your oral health. ...Continued
April, 2019
Why Look For The Seal?
Here’s a word of advice from the dentists at Falls Pointe Dental in Raleigh: when you go to the store looking for any dental care product, make sure your purchase carries the seal of the American Dental Association. This is a simple way to make. ...Continued
April, 2019
Tooth Sensitivity Treatment
This blog post from Falls Pointe Dental is about tooth sensitivity, and what you can do about it. Have you ever been eating an ice cream cone when you felt a sudden shot of pain in one of your teeth? If the enamel has eroded,. ...Continued
March, 2019
Debunking Dental Myths
This post from Falls Pointe Dental in Raleigh focuses on three common, dental-related myths. All Sugar Is Equally Bad For Teeth We all know that sugar increases our risk of tooth decay, but did you know that some types are worse than others? Sugar-based foods. ...Continued
March, 2019
Making Life Sweet?
Most of us consume far too much sugar. That isn’t exactly a news flash, but at Falls Pointe Dental we want to remind you what it is that sugar can do to your teeth, and what you can do about it. We get cavities when. ...Continued
March, 2019
Save Your Breath
This post from Falls Pointe Dental focuses on a problem experienced by many people’s bad breath. Bad breath, or halitosis, has several causes. The most frequent is poor oral hygiene. Often, halitosis ensues midday arising from the inability to brush teeth between meals. Small food. ...Continued
February, 2019
Getting Soft: Your Toothbrush and You
At Falls Pointe Dental in Raleigh, we almost always tell our patients to use a soft-bristled toothbrush on their teeth. Our dentist’s recommendation is usually enough, but sometimes patients ask, why? Why soft? We’ll use this blog post to explain. The short answer is that. ...Continued
February, 2019
Fun Floss Facts
You probably think the most important thing about flossing is to do it every day, and at Falls Pointe Dental in Raleigh NC, we agree. But many people find that trying out a few different types of floss helps them to establish or solidify the. ...Continued
February, 2019
