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Good Oral Health Habits When You’re Pregnant
posted: May 30, 2023.
the doctor and our team at Massey Family Dentistry will tell you that good oral health habits when you are pregnant are very important. A plaque or infectious buildup can Read more
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We are committed to your oral health!
posted: May 23, 2023.
Dental visits are often negatively associated with discomfort in many people’s minds. But at Massey Family Dentistry, the doctor and our team have created an atmosphere focused on dispelling those Read more
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How safe are dental X-rays?
posted: May 16, 2023.
the doctor and our staff rely on digital X-rays to help us diagnose oral conditions and process images at incredibly high speeds. You can also view digital X-rays in real Read more
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Carbs and Cavities
posted: May 09, 2023.
The Good News Carbohydrates are one of the body’s essential macronutrients (along with protein and fat). We use carbs to convert the food we eat into energy. How does this work? Read more
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Considerations When Picking the Right Mouthwash
posted: May 02, 2023.
A solid oral health routine begins with daily brushing, flossing, and rinsing. Without a consistent oral health regimen, you may begin to experience tooth decay and bacterial infections. Few patients Read more
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Implants: Why it's important to replace missing teeth
posted: Apr. 25, 2023.
The average adult has 32 teeth, a combination of molars, canines, and incisors. By middle age, however, most adults are missing at least one tooth due to an injury, decay, Read more
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Earth Day
posted: Apr. 18, 2023.
The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first Read more
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What stinks?
posted: Apr. 11, 2023.
Spilling soda on someone’s white shirt, telling an off-color joke at an inappropriate time, or sneezing chewed food all over the dinner table all pale in comparison to the socially Read more
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April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
posted: Apr. 04, 2023.
What is oral cancer? April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. If you have been putting off a visit to our Charlotte, North Carolina office, now is an excellent time to Read more
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Planning Your Vegetarian Diet with Your Oral Health in Mind
posted: Mar. 28, 2023.
If you’ve been following a vegetarian or vegan diet, you know that there’s much more to living a healthy life than simply avoiding meat products. Making sure your diet includes Read more
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Why Is My Child Getting Cavities?
posted: Mar. 21, 2023.
We want our children to have every advantage, including oral health. That’s why you encourage your child to brush twice a day. You keep the sugary treats to a minimum. Read more
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Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day
posted: Mar. 14, 2023.
Millions of people, around Charlotte, North Carolina and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it Read more
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Early Detection is Key to Treating Oral Cancer
posted: Mar. 07, 2023.
Every hour of every day, someone in North America dies of oral cancer, the sixth most common diagnosed form of the disease. The five-year survival rate is only 50 percent, Read more
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Natural Ways to Soothe a Toothache
posted: Feb. 28, 2023.
Toothaches can come in many different forms, but no matter which, they’re always uncomfortable. the doctor and our team want you to know there are simple ways to cure this Read more
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Avoid Brushing After Every Single Meal!
posted: Feb. 21, 2023.
Here is some surprising yet worthwhile advice you might be hearing for the first time: Brushing after a meal can be incredibly bad for your teeth if you do it Read more
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The Start of Valentine’s Day
posted: Feb. 14, 2023.
Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day, has been said to originate with a Catholic priest named Valentine several thousand year ago. Valentine defied the emperor at the time Read more