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154 Sea Island Pkwy, Beaufort, SC 29907
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    • Meet Dr. Covington
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    • Our Technology
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    • Leave a Review
  • Dental Services
    • General Dentistry
      • 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 Visit
      • 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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HIV/AIDS & Dental Health

December 4, 2020 //  by Lowcountry Family Dentistry

If you, or someone you know, is living with HIV/AIDS, the American Dental Association recommends that dental health care be part of all HIV/AIDS treatment plans. That’s because people living with HIV/AIDS are more susceptible to infections including dental infections, which can affect their overall health. How Does HIV/AIDS Affect the Mouth? Your mouth may be the first part of your body to be affected when infected with HIV.  Because infection with HIV will weakened your immune system, this means you will be susceptible to infections and other problems.  In your mouth, this can cause pain and tooth loss. People with HIV may experience the following mouth issues: Dry mouth Thrush White lesions on the sides of the tongue (oral …

Category: Dental Blog, Dental EducationTag: AIDS, HIV, Oral Health

How Diet Relates to Your Dental Health

October 29, 2020 //  by Lowcountry Family Dentistry

Your body is a complex machine. The foods you choose and how often you eat them can affect your general health and the health of your teeth and gums, too. If you consume too many sugar-filled sodas, sweetened fruit drinks or non-nutritious snacks, you could be at risk for tooth decay. Tooth decay is the single most common chronic childhood disease, but the good news is that it is entirely preventable. Tooth decay happens when plaque come into contact with sugar in the mouth, causing acid to attack the teeth. Foods that contain sugars of any kind can contribute to tooth decay. To control the amount of sugar you eat, read the nutrition facts and ingredient labels on foods and beverages and choose options that are lowest in sugar. Common …

Category: Dental Education, Oral Health EducationTag: Dental Health, Diet, Oral Health

Cancer Treatment & Dental Health

February 26, 2020 //  by Lowcountry Family Dentistry

More than one-third of all cancer patients develop complications that affect the mouth, according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. These mild to severe side effects can include mouth sores, infection, dry mouth, sensitive gums and jaw pain. Your mouth health is an important part of your overall health, so make your dentist part of your cancer care team. At Lowcountry Family Dentistry, our team is experienced and trained in caring for cancer patients.  Whether you are a current dental patient or not, you can always call out office if you have questions during cancer treatment.  It take us all to battle such a terrible disease.  We are here to help anyone in our community that needs it cost free. How Cancer …

Category: Dental Blog, Oral Health EducationTag: Cancer, Dental Health, Oral Health

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154 Sea Island Pkwy
Beaufort, SC 29907

843-986-0177

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