It has been estimated that over 35,000 People in the United States are diagnosed with oral cancer a year – oral cancer detection is vital for patient safety and health. Of those newly diagnosed patients, only a little more than half will be alive in 5 years. Over half to two thirds of these cancer […]
By Raleigh Cosmetic Dentist Dr Thomas E Cooke Teeth whitening or bleaching has been a procedure that dentists have performed since the 1980’s and possibly before then. Many dentists will say, “the foods that will stain your clothing are the foods that will stain your teeth.” Tooth stains can be on the outside of the […]
By Emergency Dentist Dr. Tom Cooke Raleigh NC It is very hard to feel comfortable as a talker or socializer at work or at play with bad breath, also known as halitosis. Bacteria that normally lives in the mouth is the main culprit in causing bad breath. The natural cleansing mechanism of the mouth is […]
By Top Raleigh Dentist Thomas E Cooke DDS A denture is a removable replacement of missing teeth that provides the patient with aid in chewing , support of the face, and speech. There are many levels or grades of plastic that are used in making dentures and the quality of the denture is reflected by […]
By Dentist Thomas E. Cooke Raleigh Cary Wakeforest NC Fluoride is a basic mineral that is very valuable in tooth development and tooth protection (when used as dental fluoride). Although dental fluoride can aid in the development of harder tooth enamel which fights off decay well, too much of it can be damaging to the […]
by Dr Thomas Cooke Raleigh Wakeforest NC The hardest material that the body is made up of is dental enamel, however it is susceptible to tooth decay. This hard tissue gets much wear and tear over its lifetime . When bacterial acids, food acids, stomach acids, or mechanical trauma breaks the outer part of the […]
by Dr. Thomas E. Cooke DDS Raleigh Cary NC When a tooth gets into a condition where it cannot be repaired, it needs to be removed – this is known as dental extraction or oral surgery .Teeth may be extracted to create more room in the mouth for orthodontics (braces). Wisdom teeth are routinely removed […]
By Emergency Raleigh NC Dentist Thomas Cooke DDS Modern dental materials now offer ways to create more natural and more pleasing smiles. Dental materials researchers have developed very advanced materials that can look identical to the natural tooth. When teeth become decayed, fractured, and worn, dentists now can offer their patients very advanced materials to […]
By Cosmetic Dentist Raleigh Thomas Cooke DDS Root canal therapy is a procedure on a tooth to save it from infection around the root . The word root canal when heard by people often causes fear and anxiety. Root canals are associated with pain. The American Association of Endodontics has stated that years ago, […]
By Family Dentist Thomas E Cooke DDS Raleigh NC A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is placed into your jaw to hold a replacement crown, bridge, or denture. Dental implants are an excellent choice for replacing lost teeth. Dental implants could be the best option for restoring your chewing, speech, and […]
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