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The Case For Pediatric Dentistry

As a parent, you have quite a lot on your plate. One of those tasks is figuring out when to take your kids to the dentist for the first time. On top of that, you have to decide when is the best time to teach kids about the value of oral health. There are a lot of different opinions out... read more »

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Can Be Harmful to Your Oral Health

Do you know what obstructive sleep apnea is? If not, then you are in the right place! Obstructive sleep apnea can be harmful to your oral health and your total health. In fact, the lack of oxygen in your body can lead to an entire host of problems for your future. Our dentists, Dr. Norma Cortez, can help you with... read more »

What’s Up with Gums?

Do you know what your gums do? Aside from covering up the roots of your teeth, what purpose do they serve? Well, the provide all the life to your teeth that keeps them working as you need them to. Without those, it’d be impossible for teeth to remain strong and effective throughout our life. But with how important gums are,... read more »

Understanding Fluoride

If you’ve ever paid attention to the messaging on dental products, you’ve likely seen fluoride advertised as an ingredient at some point or another. What’s surprising is that, given its widespread use and popularity, there’s not a widespread understanding of fluoride and what it does. With that in mind, we thought it prudent to take a few moments today to... read more »

Welcome to Our New Blog!

Here at Cape Fear Smiles, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through these articles.... read more »