Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA
Each October, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) celebrates National Dental Hygiene Month. Maintaining proper dental hygiene is critical to a patient’s overall dental health, so the ADHA focuses on reminding the public about the importance of dental hygiene. This year, the ADHA is focusing on four specific topics: – Brush your teeth twice every…
Read MoreAre veneers for me? Modern dentists have a number of techniques for helping patients, and one of the most versatile is a porcelain veneer. But, are they right for you? While many patients realize they have problems with their teeth, not many are aware that many of them can be solved by a single technique:…
Read MorePainless dentistry is here. You don’t need to fear a visit to your local Greensboro dentist. One of the biggest fears of many dental patients is pain. The mere mention of a trip to the dentist immediately makes them think of discomfort and pain, filling them with fear and encouraging them to delay much needed…
Read MoreA reality for all of us is that at some point in life we may need to replace a few teeth. Here are a few facts on dentures to understand the process. While proper dental hygiene can protect teeth and gums for a long time, for many patients tooth loss is a fact of life…
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again! School is starting, and with school comes new sport seasons for children – and adults – of all ages. With sports comes physical contact, and with physical contact comes the potential for dental injury. Let’s take a moment to talk about professional mouth guards. While it’s common for participants…
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again, so let’s look at this year’s edition of Back to School: Student Health. It’s back to school time, and with back to school comes a slew of new experiences. As students adjust to new surroundings and acquaintances, they’re also adjusting to new biology – back to school time often…
Read MoreWhat you need to know about dental sealants for toddlers and young children. According to the Center for Disease Control tooth decay affects 70 percent of children. Left untreated, tooth decay, or cavities, may result in pain and infection. However, there is a solution to fight against this, dental sealants. What are dental sealants? It…
Read MoreLet’s take a look at the benefits of mini dental implants. What are they, and how do they help? While many patients are familiar with the concept of traditional dental implants, they may not be as familiar with the new technique of the “mini” dental implant. Like traditional dental implants, the mini dental implant is…
Read MoreSleep Apnea can be treated in a number of different ways. No matter what the treatment, the end goal is to restore breathing, so that the patient can reduce snoring and sleep better, waking more rested. Some sleep apnea treatments are simple lifestyle changes. In many cases, weight loss can relieve pressure from the throat…
Read MoreWhat happens when your child injures a tooth? Here are a few answers based on the situation. As distressing as it might be for parents, chipped or broken teeth are quite common in kids. These teeth injuries can occur in a wobbly toddler after a hard fall, a sporty preschooler who gets knocked in the…
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