Oral Health

Save Your Teeth: Reasons to Avoid Cheap Dental Treatments

Save Your Teeth: Reasons to Avoid Cheap Dental Treatments

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / August 27, 2019 / Comments Off on Save Your Teeth: Reasons to Avoid Cheap Dental Treatments

Inexpensive dental treatments could end up costing you more. In the U.S., a staggering one out of every three adults doesn’t have dental benefits. And in one survey, 59% of adults reported that they avoid dentist visits due to cost. The lack of adequate dental coverage, even for those paying for dental insurance plans, is…

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5 Ways to Invest in Yourself All Year Long

5 Ways to Invest in Yourself All Year Long

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / February 20, 2019 / Comments Off on 5 Ways to Invest in Yourself All Year Long

Investing in Yourself Imagine you’re a kid again. There’s a shiny new thing at the local department store that caught your eye months ago. You asked Mom for it, but she said no. But it’s all you can think about. You want it! So what do you do? You save money. One penny at a…

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The Lifetime Benefits of Self-Care

The Lifetime Benefits of Self-Care

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / January 30, 2019 / Comments Off on The Lifetime Benefits of Self-Care

Live a happier, healthier life. Taking proper care of mind, body, and soul is crucial to living a happier, healthier, stress-free life. Regardless of your age, you can start making little changes today that will put you on the lifelong journey to better living and ultimate self-care. What exactly is self-care? Don’t confuse the idea…

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"I Can Whiten My Teeth At a Beauty Salon" and Other Myths about Your Teeth: Common Oral Health Myths Debunked

“I Can Whiten My Teeth At a Beauty Salon” and Other Myths about Your Teeth: Common Oral Health Myths Debunked

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / January 22, 2019 / Comments Off on “I Can Whiten My Teeth At a Beauty Salon” and Other Myths about Your Teeth: Common Oral Health Myths Debunked

Almost everyone you know has some type of opinion about health and wellness, including your oral health. “Whiten your teeth naturally with peroxide.” “Take probiotics.” “Oral bacteria only affects your teeth.” And more. Some of this advice can help, and some can harm. To help you separate fact from fiction when it comes to your…

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Conscious Sedation Dentistry in Greensboro

Conscious Sedation Dentistry in Greensboro

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / June 26, 2018 / Comments Off on Conscious Sedation Dentistry in Greensboro

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”0px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”3.27.4″] Conscious Sedation Dentistry in Greensboro, North Carolina Achieving the smile of your dreams can be challenging. Despite your best efforts, you may still be dealing with discolored, misaligned, teeth that require corrective treatment. For many patients, this problem is made worse…

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Dental Crowns vs Veneers: Costs and Procedures

Dental Crowns vs Veneers: Costs and Procedures

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / June 26, 2018 / Comments Off on Dental Crowns vs Veneers: Costs and Procedures

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”0px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”3.27.4″]We often get questions about dental crowns vs veneers. What is the difference? Is one better than the other? Let’s take a close look that the differences between veneers and crowns so that you have a full understanding of your options. Keeping…

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How Dentists Screen for Oral Cancer

How Dentists Screen for Oral Cancer

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / April 19, 2018 / Comments Off on How Dentists Screen for Oral Cancer

Oral cancer is not a phrase anyone wants to hear. You may not realize it but one of the many services performed during your check-up is a visual oral cancer screening. This article will take a look at how dentists screen for oral cancer. How important is your oral health? An intriguing story appeared across…

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Can Our Smiles Prevent Heart Disease?

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / February 28, 2018 / Comments Off on Can Our Smiles Prevent Heart Disease?

Can smiles prevent heart disease? We think so, and here are a few reasons why. February is American Heart Month. And while it is important that a healthy heart is fantastic for our overall health, have you ever thought about it being linked to your smile? It sounds off the wall, but it is true.…

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Seal It with a Kiss…of Sealant – Dental Sealant

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / February 20, 2018 / Comments Off on Seal It with a Kiss…of Sealant – Dental Sealant

The easiest way to protect and rebuild a slight dental issue is with dental sealant. Let’s take a look at how dental sealants can be used to improve a smile. We all know that the first thing someone notices about you upon meeting is your smile. Some are good, some are flawed, but it is…

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Even Tiny Humans Need Healthy Smiles

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / February 16, 2018 / Comments Off on Even Tiny Humans Need Healthy Smiles

Even the tiniest humans need healthy smiles. Here’s how to get them. As a new parent, it is imperative that our baby is safe and sound in this world, while instilling good life lessons to carry them through their lives. Parents usually provide oral hygiene care until their child is old enough while teaching them…

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