All About Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry offers everything from teeth whitening to complete smile makeovers. If you or a loved one have stained, uneven or broken teeth, cosmetic dentistry can help. It can also offer a wide range of benefits, including making regular cleaning easier, improving a patient's confidence, and even reducing bruxism (grinding).

Dental Health Month: Developing Lifetime Relationships With Our Patients

When patients first walk into Dr. Dhulabs dental office in Matthews, NC, one of the first things they usually notice is the warm and friendly atmosphere. This is because, at Idlewild Family Dentistry, we are more than just a local dental care provider, we strive to become the dental care home for you and your loved ones. Our dental practice is interested in our patients well-being, along with their oral health. We focus on treating not only the present dental problems on the surface, but we also work with our patients to develop healthy habits through oral health education. Dr. Dhulab and his team believe that it is important to develop lifetime relationships with our patients. As a trusted dentist in the area, Dr. Dhulab is always going above and beyond with his involvement in the community. One such instance is that in honor of Dental Health Month, Dr. Dhulab took an opportunity to do something extra special for one of his patients. 

Fluoride is a Good Thing!

Fluoride is a good thing! It stops the acid produced by bacteria (plaque) from eating away tooth enamel (the hard, shiny substance that protects teeth). It can reverse low levels of tooth decay and keep new cavities from forming.

Are Cavities Contagious?

We all know that the common cold is contagious. But, have you ever thought that cavities might be contagious? The bacterial cause of tooth decay can be passed along from person to person.

Teaching Children the Importance of Good Dental Hygiene

Tooth decay is the most chronic childhood disease. It has been estimated that over 2.26 million school days are missed each year due to dental related issues. Teaching children early on the importance of brushing of their teeth can result in a lifetime of proper dental hygiene. The result may be fewer cavities throught their childhood and can lessen the chances of gum disease and other dental problems in the future.
It can be hard for parents to get their children excited about brushing their teeth. So it is important to find fun and easy ways to help them get in the habit of keeping up a good dental hygiene routine. It is even more so important to take your child to the dentist twice a year for check-ups. The dentist is trained spot potential problems that may arise. Your childs dentist can also give tips on how to keep your childs mouth at it's healthiest.

Today is National Brush Day!

Did you know the day after Halloween is National Brush Day? Makes sense right? There's no better time to commit to brushing and flossing than National Brush Day!

Have Some More Dark Chocolate This Halloween

Nothing spooky about this fact! Did you know that dark chocolate is actually good for your teeth? Tannins not only give dark chocolate its slightly bitter taste, they also prevent cavities by inhibiting bacteria growth.