Food List for Healthy Teeth in Clayton

Healthy Teeth Food List

Diet plays a very important role in a healthy smile. The Clayton Individualized Dentistry team came up with a list that we believe is both easily accessible at most supermarkets and affordable. Check out the quick list below for foods for healthy teeth in Clayton.

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Clayton Tips on Caring for Your Teeth as You Age

Oral Health for Seniors

We only have one set of adult teeth and they are meant to last us a lifetime. Trauma, genetics and other factors sometimes make this impossible. But, for the most part, good oral health and habits are enough to make your teeth go the distance with you as you gracefully age. As we age, natural…

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Spring Cleaning Tips For Your Smile in Clayton

Spring Cleaning Oral Health

Dusting the baseboards, cleaning the carpets, emptying out the closets and garage may all be on the spring cleaning checklist this year. But, as your Clayton dentist, we’ve come up with a different spring cleaning checklist, one for your smile! Below are five spring cleaning tips to help clean your mouth and the appliances you…

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Why Do I Need Regular Dental Exams? Clayton Dentist

Dental Appointment Calendar

Are you curious as to what the point of regular dental exams are? Sure, you know they help clean your teeth but if you brush and floss daily, is it really necessary? Yes. Yes. YES. Even those who take tremendous care of their mouths should have routine maintenance. And the best part with Clayton Individualized…

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6 Tips to Quit Smoking – Clayton

Six Tips to Quit Smoking

With November being lung cancer awareness month, Clayton Individualized Dentistry has put together six tips to help our patients quit smoking. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women with nearly 80%-90% due to cigarette use. While your dentist in Clayton is primarily focused on your oral health, these tips…

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Clayton Dentist on the Hidden Hazards of Missing Teeth

Hidden Hazards of Missing Teeth

Clayton dentist, Clayton Individualized Dentistry is often asked about what to do for tooth loss or missing permanent teeth. Missing teeth may seem to be only an issue of aesthetics. And if it is a tooth that isn’t seen when smiling, does it really matter? The answer is yes, it does matter. There are many…

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Sports Drinks Harmful Effects on Teeth – Clayton, NC

Sports Drinks Harmful Effect on Teeth

Sports drinks after and during physical exertion for athletes are meant to hydrate, fuel and replace nutrients lost during exercise. While these are great benefits, the unfortunate side is the exact same drinks are often causing damage to your teeth. Clayton, NC dentist, Dr. Lee & Dr. Bell and the Clayton Individualized Dentistry dental team want to bring…

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Diabetes and Gum Disease in Clayton

Diabetes & Periodontal Disease

Do you have diabetes? Also suffer from gum disease? There is a growing number of research beginning to link the two. An astounding approximate of nearly 30 million Americans have diabetes. Health complications associated with diabetes are nothing new… but adding gum disease to the ever growing list is. Clayton dental office, Clayton Individualized Dentistry…

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