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Four Oral Health Issues Seniors Face
posted: Nov. 16, 2021.

Oral health is an important and often overlooked component of an older person’s general health and well-being. the doctor and our team know that for many of our older patients, Read more
Satisfying a Sweet Tooth
posted: Nov. 09, 2021.

Time for some sweet talk! Many studies have been done to figure out why we enjoy sugar so much. Is it brain chemistry? Is it blood sugar getting a bit Read more
Getting Ready for Winter
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.

Winter Is Coming. Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some Read more
The Intriguing History of Halloween
posted: Oct. 26, 2021.

Halloween is fast approaching, and the doctor wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is Read more
What is a crown?
posted: Oct. 19, 2021.

If you have never had a crown before, you might be wondering why crown treatment is best, what the procedure involves, and which type of crown to choose. Let’s get Read more
Implants: Why it's important to replace missing teeth
posted: Oct. 12, 2021.

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
Dental Implants FAQs
posted: Oct. 11, 2021.

If you have questions about dental implants, you are not alone. Dr. Nikki Jones Bailey at Trinity Cosmetic and General Dentistry in Concord, NC, has the answers you need. What are dental implants? Dental implants are Read more
October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle
posted: Oct. 05, 2021.

Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around Read more
Bright Ideas for Your Smile
posted: Sep. 28, 2021.

Keeping your smile its brightest can be a challenge! The foods you eat, healthy habits, unhealthy habits, and time itself can affect the color of your enamel. Luckily, there are Read more
Tooth Worms? The History of Cavities and Tooth Fillings
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.

Scientists have discovered tooth decay in specimens that are more than 15,000 years old. The ancients once thought that cavities were caused by something called “tooth worms” … Eew! They Read more
Teeth Grinding
posted: Sep. 14, 2021.

It might seem like you’ve gotten a great night’s sleep—but why aren’t you well rested? Worse, why are you waking up with: A headache Ringing in your ears or an earache Pain in Read more
Back to School? Remember Your Dental Homework!
posted: Sep. 07, 2021.

It’s a busy time of year. Book lists! Supplies! New clothes! (How did they outgrow those shoes already?) And while you’re preparing your family’s list of back-to-school necessities, here are Read more
Happy Labor Day!
posted: Aug. 31, 2021.

Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last Read more
How do I know if I need a root canal?
posted: Aug. 24, 2021.

Tooth decay affects everyone, with studies reporting that 92% of adults have had a cavity at one point in their lifetime. In more serious instances of tooth decay, however, the Read more
How do I know when I have a cavity?
posted: Aug. 17, 2021.

the doctor and our team at Nikki Jones DDS PA frequently field questions about cavities and what causes them. Patients will typically ask, “I brush twice a day and floss Read more
Treating Gum Disease with Antibiotics
posted: Aug. 10, 2021.

Why does gum disease develop? Our mouths are home to bacteria, which form a film called plaque. Plaque sticks to the surfaces of our teeth, at the gumline, and can Read more