What is the name of that metal pick your dentist uses to probe your teeth? What is a scaler? What do periodontal probes do? Chances are you may have some of these questions about dental tools, even if you visit your dentist every 6 months. Here are the answers to these questions and more as we cover 5 of the... read more »

Bridges fill the gap created by missing teeth. They help support the other teeth in the mouth, keep a straight bite, and correct any chewing or speech problems caused by the missing teeth. Bridges are beneficial for dental health, though you may wonder what bridges are made of and the different types available. Material Of Bridges Bridges are typically made... read more »

Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder particularly common in those over age 40. It causes snoring or moments of breathing cessation during the night. Two types of sleep apnea include obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea. • Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when throat muscles simply relax. This is the most common form of sleep apnea. • Central sleep apnea occurs... read more »

Dental implants can improve a person’s appearance, speech, comfort, ability to eat, self-esteem and overall oral health. Perhaps you’ve been wondering if dental implants would be a good solution for you. Below we provide you with answers to three of the most frequently asked questions about dental implants. 1. What are dental implants? A dental implant is a cylindrical or... read more »

The hard, outer layer that protects your teeth against tooth decay is called tooth enamel. And even though tooth enamel is widely considered the hardest mineral substance in the human body — even tougher than bone — it still has some vulnerability, even to some unexpected attackers. Fruit smoothies are a popular and fairly healthy drink whose acid and sugar... read more »

What happens when you skip brushing? It might not seem like a big deal if you fall asleep before brushing your teeth from time to time or if you sacrifice brushing your teeth in order to be on time for work in the morning. However, each time you don’t brush your teeth allows more plaque to build up on your... read more »

“Love conquers all things except poverty and toothache.” – Mae West Is toothache causing physical pain in your life? The words of Mae West could have real life meaning if you are allowing oral pain to persist. By putting off a visit to the dentist, you could be adding stress to your life and letting the physical pain affect your... read more »

Have you ever noticed anything while you were at the store shopping for toothpaste? Nearly every tube of toothpaste on the shelves is mint flavored. There are the traditional flavors such as peppermint, fresh mint, or spearmint. There are the new flavors such as Crest’s Mint Chocolate Trek, Vanilla Mint Spark, and Lime Spearmint Zest. The thing that all of... read more »

Our office was at a continuing education program at the Friday Center on Wednesday, September 17th.    

We are pleased to announce that Dr. List has been named a Top Dentist for 2012 by his peers in the Durham area.  We are indeed proud of this recognition.  We hope you will take a look at our commemorative plaques on your next visit or look for our listing in the June edition of Durham Magazine.  Please take a... read more »