Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA

Annual comprehensive periodontal evaluation

Protect Your Oral Health With an Annual Comprehensive Periodontal Evaluation

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / October 19, 2022 / Comments Off on Protect Your Oral Health With an Annual Comprehensive Periodontal Evaluation

According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 47.2% of adults aged 30 years and older have some form of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease, the more serious form of gum disease, results from infections and inflammation of the gums and bones surrounding the teeth. Though periodontal disease is more common…

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Gratitude benefits your whole life

The Science Behind Why Gratitude Is Good For You

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / October 2, 2022 / Comments Off on The Science Behind Why Gratitude Is Good For You

Be grateful for the things you have in life. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the terms “grateful” and “gratitude” are being used more frequently. Gratitude is defined by the Cambridge Dictionary as, “a strong feeling of appreciation to someone or something for what the person has done to help you.” The Cambridge Dictionary defines…

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Why should you choose clear aligners

The Benefits of Clear Aligners Over Conventional Braces

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / September 13, 2022 / Comments Off on The Benefits of Clear Aligners Over Conventional Braces

Get a Straighter Smile Without Changing Your Lifestyle. A straight smile can work wonders for your confidence and long-term oral health. However, adults and teens often avoid orthodontic treatment because of its impact on their lifestyles. With clear aligners, you can achieve a straighter smile without changing how you live your everyday life. What Are…

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Invisalign, ClearCorrect, or SureSmile

Comparing Invisalign, ClearCorrect, and SureSmile

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / September 1, 2022 / Comments Off on Comparing Invisalign, ClearCorrect, and SureSmile

Orthodontic issues like overbite, underbite, crowding, and more are incredibly common and require effective treatment for a straight smile and long-term oral health. However, braces and other traditional methods are widely seen as uncomfortable and inconvenient. Clear aligners provide a range of alternative options for many patients. Clear Aligners Are in High Demand Clear aligners…

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Laser treatment for gummy smile

Get Your Gums in Shape With Our Modern Laser Treatments

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / August 19, 2022 / Comments Off on Get Your Gums in Shape With Our Modern Laser Treatments

Reasons for a Gummy Smile and What Laser Treatments Do for It Gummy smiles are often a natural phenomenon, but one that can make people feel less confident or even embarrassed to smile openly around others. Thankfully, your dentist can help you feel more confident and boost your oral health by pursuing gum contouring or…

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Get your smile makeover on

Get Your Beaming Bright Smile Back Again With These 4 Smile Makeover Options

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / August 8, 2022 / Comments Off on Get Your Beaming Bright Smile Back Again With These 4 Smile Makeover Options

Get a smile makeover with cosmetic dental care in Greensboro. A bright, white smile can make a big impression! Studies show that a person with a great smile is often viewed as more successful, attractive, and even trustworthy. Most importantly, feeling happy and comfortable with your smile boosts self-confidence. With a smile makeover cosmetic dentistry…

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healthy foods for oral health

Eat These Healthy Foods to Fend Off Tooth Decay, Gum Disease … and Aging

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / July 28, 2022 / Comments Off on Eat These Healthy Foods to Fend Off Tooth Decay, Gum Disease … and Aging

At Farless Dental, we know that a healthy lifestyle leads to a healthy smile and we want to help you feel better and live better. Eating a healthy diet can help you keep your teeth healthy as long as you’re not neglecting your regular cleanings and good dental care, which are important too. But it…

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Medications and oral health

How Medications Affect Your Oral Health

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / July 12, 2022 / Comments Off on How Medications Affect Your Oral Health

Oral Side Effects of Medications and Supplements If you’re like most adults in the US, you probably take some sort of daily medication or supplement. It might be prescription medication for treating a medical condition or store-bought vitamin and mineral supplements to boost your health. But do you know how these medications or supplements could…

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Fitness goals as you age

8 Fitness Over 50 Goals that Impact Your Whole Body Health

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / June 15, 2022 / Comments Off on 8 Fitness Over 50 Goals that Impact Your Whole Body Health

Keeping active has a whole range of benefits for your health.  When people start to age, they generally start to take a closer look at how their habits are affecting their health. Past the age of 50, the effects of poor diet, lack of exercise, no fitness goals, and other unhealthy habits begin to seriously…

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Don't let tooth resorption take your teeth

Identify and Treat Tooth Resorption Quickly for a Better Outcome

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / June 15, 2022 / Comments Off on Identify and Treat Tooth Resorption Quickly for a Better Outcome

Tooth resorption is a relatively uncommon dental issue in adults. Also called dental resorption, it’s a process that causes teeth to weaken and eventually fall out. Fortunately, there are effective prevention and treatment options to deal with this condition. Catching dental resorption early is the best chance for your smile. What is tooth resorption? Tooth…

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