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      • Family Dentistry
      • Teeth Cleanings
      • Dental Exams
      • Oral Cancer Screening
      • Periodontal Therapy
      • Periodontal Maintenance
      • Scaling and Root Planing
      • Tooth Extraction
      • Root Canal Therapy
      • Nitrous Sedation
    • Cosmetic Dentistry
      • Professional Teeth Whitening
      • Porcelain Veneers
      • Dental Bonding
      • Tooth Contouring & Shaping
      • Invisalign Clear Braces
    • Restorative Dentistry
      • Dental Fillings
      • Composite Fillings
      • Dental Crowns
      • Dental Bridge
      • Removable Dentures
      • Inlays and Onlays
      • Air Abrasion
    • Implant Dentistry
      • Single Tooth Dental Implants
      • Implant Supported Bridge
      • Implant Supported Dentures
    • Pediatric Dentistry
      • Children’s Teeth Cleaning
      • Fluoride Treatments
      • Dental Sealants
      • Stainless Steel Crowns
      • Space Maintainers
      • Children’s First Dental Exam
      • Interceptive Orthodontics
      • Pulp Therapy
      • Athletic Mouthguards
    • Emergency Dental Care
  • Dental Concerns
    • Bleeding Gums
    • Crooked Teeth
    • Discolored Teeth
    • TMJ/TMD Treatment
    • Dental Anxiety
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)
  • CEREC Crowns
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Dentures: Types, Benefits & Maintenance

October 22, 2020 //  by Lowcountry Family Dentistry

Dentures are removable appliances that can replace missing teeth and help restore your smile. If you’ve lost all of your natural teeth, whether from gum disease, tooth decay or injury, replacing missing teeth will benefit your appearance and your health. That’s because dentures make it easier to eat and speak better than you could without teeth—things that people often take for granted. When you lose all of your teeth, facial muscles can sag, making you look older. Dentures can help fill out the appearance of your face and profile. They can be made to closely resemble your natural teeth so that your appearance does not change much. Dentures may even improve the look of your smile. Traditionally, your dentist took impressions and sent …

Category: Dental Blog, Implant Dentistry, Restorative DentistryTag: Dentures, Implant Dentures, Removable Dentures

Why are Dental Records Important?

October 20, 2020 //  by Lowcountry Family Dentistry

Let's say you're happy at your local dental office, and don't anticipate things will change… but one day your dentist announces that she is going to retire. Or maybe a job transfer takes you to a new city where you don't know anyone. Under these circumstances, you will need to begin seeing a new dentist. Will your past dental records follow you to the new dental practice? Good question. In fact, many people wonder why those old records are needed — isn't a new chart created for every new patient? Of course, it is a dentist's professional and legal obligation to maintain a record of your visits to the dental office — and if you don't transfer your records, the dentist must start from scratch. But if you want to receive the best care …

Category: Dental Blog, Dental Education Library, TechnologyTag: Dental Records

ADA Study: Dentist one of lease likely health professions to catch Covid-19

October 18, 2020 //  by Lowcountry Family Dentistry

A new survey by the American Dental Association indicates that less than 1 percent of dentists nationwide have tested positive for COVID-19. Experts say that’s because of safety policies and disinfectant practices dental offices have had for decades. Experts add that dental health is important not only for your teeth but also because dental infections can lead to other ailments, including heart disease. Even during a pandemic, it’s still safe to go to the dentist. That’s what the American Dental Association is telling the public. The organization published a study today that reports that less than 1 percent of dentists nationwide have been found to be COVID-19 positive, which is far less than that of other health …

Category: Dental Blog, Dental Education Library, Office NewsTag: ADA, American Dental Association, Covid-19, Infection Control, PPE

Dental Filling Choices

October 16, 2020 //  by Lowcountry Family Dentistry

When it comes to having a cavity filled, it’s important to know that you have the right to decide, after consultation with your dentist, what treatments and materials are used for your dental care. Your dentist considers materials to use on an individualized basis, taking into account the size and location of your cavity. Cosmetic considerations, how long the filling could last, insurance coverage and out of pocket costs are some other factors you might want to consider. The ADA encourages you to talk with your dentist so that together you may choose the material that’s right for you. Here are some common dental filling options: Composite resins, or tooth-colored fillings, are a mixture of glass or quartz filler that provide good …

Category: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Blog, Dental Education Library, Restorative DentistryTag: Amalgam Filling, Amalgam Fillings, Composite filling, Composite fillings, Dental filling Materials, Fillings, Gold Filling, Gold Fillings

Steps to Take in a Dental Emergency

October 14, 2020 //  by Lowcountry Family Dentistry

Accidents happen, and knowing what to do when one occurs can mean the difference between saving and losing a tooth. Here are some tips for common dental emergencies: For a knocked-out permanent or adult tooth, keep it moist at all times. If you can, try placing the tooth back in the socket without touching the root. If that’s not possible, place it in between your cheek and gums, in milk, or use a tooth preservation product that has the ADA Seal of Acceptance. Then, get to your dentist’s office right away. For a cracked tooth, immediately rinse the mouth with warm water to clean the area. Put cold compresses on the face to keep any swelling down. If you bite your tongue or lip, clean the area gently with water and apply a cold …

Category: Dental Blog, Dental Education Library, Restorative DentistryTag: Broken Tooth, Cracked Tooth, Dental Emergency, Emergency Dental Care, Mouth Trama, Toothache

How Tooth Decay Causes Cavities

October 12, 2020 //  by Lowcountry Family Dentistry

Tooth decay is the destruction of your tooth enamel, the hard, outer layer of your teeth. It can be a problem for children, teens and adults. Plaque, a sticky film of bacteria, constantly forms on your teeth. When you eat or drink foods containing sugars, the bacteria in plaque produce acids that attack tooth enamel. The stickiness of the plaque keeps these acids in contact with your teeth and over time the enamel can break down. This is when cavities can form. Cavities are more common among children, but changes that occur with aging make cavities an adult problem, too. Recession of the gums away from the teeth, combined with an increased incidence of gum disease, can expose tooth roots to plaque. Tooth roots are covered with cementum, …

Category: Dental Blog, Dental Education Library, Oral Hygiene, Restorative DentistryTag: Cavities, Cavity, Filling, Fillings, Tooth Decay

What is the Difference Between DMD/DDS for a Dentist?

October 9, 2020 //  by Lowcountry Family Dentistry

If you’re looking to find a dentist you may notice that while most are listed with a “DDS”, some may be listed as “DMD”. They both mean the same thing—your dentist graduated from an accredited dental school. The DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) and DMD (Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry or Doctor of Dental Medicine) are the same degrees. Dentists who have a DMD or DDS have the same education. It’s up to the universities to determine what degree is awarded, but both degrees use the same curriculum requirements. At our Beaufort dental office, both Dr. Covington and Dr. DuRant graduated with a DMD degree. Did you know that the level of education and clinical training required to earn a dental degree is on par with those of medical …

Category: Dental Blog, Dental Education Library, Oral Health EducationTag: DDS, DMD

Why Use a ADA Dentist?

October 7, 2020 //  by Lowcountry Family Dentistry

Conduct, Respect, Truthfulness, & Truthfulness When you go to an ADA/American Dental Association member dentist, you can feel confident that your dentist has promised to follow the extensive ADA Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct. Every ADA member dentist has agreed to practice under The ADA Code and it covers five basic principles: respect for your wants and needs as a patient; to do no harm; to always do good; and to treat all people with fairness and truthfulness. Your doctor-patient relationship is based on the trust and confidence you feel and many specific actions and safeguards. Below are just a few areas from the ADA Code that you can expect your ADA member dentist to follow: If you have any reason to …

Category: Dental BlogTag: ADA, American Dental Association, Ethics

What is a Composite Filling?

October 5, 2020 //  by Lowcountry Family Dentistry

Composite resins, or tooth-colored fillings, provide good durability and resistance to fracture in small- to mid-size fillings that need to withstand moderate pressure from the constant stress of chewing. They can be used on either front or back teeth. They are a good choice for people who prefer that their fillings look more natural. Composites cost more than amalgam and occasionally are not covered by some insurance plans. Also, no dental filling lasts forever. Some studies show that composite fillings can be less durable and need to be replaced more often than amalgam fillings. It generally takes longer to place a composite filling than it does for a metal filling. That’s because composite fillings require the tooth be kept clean …

Category: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Blog, Restorative DentistryTag: Composite filling, Composite fillings, Cosmetic Dentistry, Filling, Fillings, Tooth Colored Fillings, Tooth Decay

Covid-19 – Our New Safety Equipment, Protocols & Procedures

July 12, 2020 //  by Lowcountry Family Dentistry

As you are reading this, know first and foremost, we hope you and your family are doing well during these uncertain times.  As our office has started to see patients again, we are often asked if it's safe to go to the dentist.  Honestly, during the two and a half months we closed our office, Dr. Covington and Dr. DuRant wondered the same thing.  When the pandemic first came about there were so many uncertainties about how it spread.  As the Covid-19 situation has unfolded, the scientific community has narrowed how the disease does spread.  Using this information and after many hours of reading CDC, OSHA and a variety of dental association recommendations, Dr. Covington and Dr. DuRant both felt it was possible to safely reopen the office if …

Category: Dental Blog, Office NewsTag: Coronavirus, Coronavirus Update, Covid-19, Infection Control, PPE

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