Tooth Extraction. It sounds painful but it doesn’t have to be. What exactly is a tooth extraction you ask? It is the removal of a tooth from its socket in the bone. Extractions are typically a ‘last resort’ type of procedure. If a tooth cannot be fixed by a filling crown, or other treatment, a tooth extraction will have to…
Gum Treatment So, you have gum disease. Are you wondering what your options for gum treatment are? Well, thankfully, there are a variety of treatments available depending on the stage of the disease, how you may have responded to earlier treatments, and your overall health. There are both surgical and non-surgical options for gum treatment available. Nonsurgical therapies control bacterial…
Clear Braces Thankfully, gone are the days of ugly metal on your teeth. Now you can just stick a clear tray on your teeth and have a straight smile before you know it! People of all ages breathe a sigh of relief at this news. Now, when you go with clear braces, there is no need to be self-conscious. We…
Oral Cancer Screening About 50,000 Americans are diagnosed with oral cancer each year. Oral cancer can be fatal if left untreated, but if the disease is confronted as soon as it appears, patients can have a positive recovery. This is one of the reasons regular dental checkups are so important, because the cancer can be detected in an earlier stage…
Dental office fluoride treatments are commonly given to children as their teeth are developing. A child who has a history of cavities or is at high risk of decay should use additional fluoride. This promotes remineralization of the teeth, which strengthens the enamel. Fluoride also helps to stop bacteria from making acids. Many children get fluoride treatments every six months. The…
Preventative Dentistry Let’s be honest, oftentimes we wait until something is wrong to go to the doctor or dentist. But wouldn’t it be nice to have less things go wrong? Preventative dentistry is oral care that involves education, treatment and practice of maintaining your teeth and gums so that you don’t have to deal with pesky issues such as cavities!…
Pediatric Dentist It is important that children that visiting the dentist when they get their very first tooth. This is typically at age one or two. Dr. Ann Kirol, here at Carolina Smile Design, is a pediatric dentist who sees patients of all ages and will make your child feel at ease. First Visit at the Pediatric Dentist What can…
Root Canal In the past, a root canal was known to be an incredibly painful and uncomfortable procedure. Thankfully, that is not the case anymore. Modern techniques and technology have helped root canals evolve into relatively comfortable treatments that often require no more than one or two trips to see us. The goal of a root canal is to save…
If you have checked out the homepage of our website before, you may have noticed that Carolina Smile Design is a cosmetic dentistry office. So what does that really mean and what is the difference between Carolina Smile Design and other general dentist offices in Rock Hill? Cosmetic dentistry defined According to Wikipedia, cosmetic dentistry is generally used to refer to any dental…
Forgoing dental care is not uncommon. A recent statistic showed that just over 25% of people between the age of 20-44 have one or more untreated cavities. The reasons for avoiding the dentist are long, and some reasons are “better” than others, but the most common is usually related to cost. Dental health insurance can be expensive, and sometimes doesn’t…