Maintaining good oral health does not only include taking care of your teeth but also requires you to pay attention to your gums. Gum disease is a common occurrence in many people – and what’s really dangerous about gum complications is the fact that the...
Holidays are a time to relax and indulge in the festivities without a care in the world, but it also a time when our dental health may be at most risk. Sugary drinks, alcohol, and desserts are common sights during Christmas, and on top of...
Did you know that a healthy smile isn’t just about keeping your teeth and gums in their best shape? Although taking care of your smile results in a healthy mouth, it also seems to benefit the rest of you as well. People with moderate or advanced...
The Oral Cancer Foundation has designated April as Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and at Desiree T. Palmer, DMD, PA and Associates we want to do our part to inform our friends in Durham, NC, about this disease. Oral cancer kills almost 10,000 people every year....
Your oral health is important to Dr. Desiree T. Palmer, DMD and our Desiree T. Palmer, DMD, PA and Associates team, which is why we strongly recommend restoring your smile if you have pearly whites that are damaged, decayed, fractured, and worn down. There are...
At the dental practice of Desiree T. Palmer, DMD, PA located in Durham, North Carolina, we see our patients heading out during the summertime, whether to visit extended family, explore our great state with a road trip, or boarding an airplane to fly to new destinations. To...
Dentures have been part of society for much longer than you would imagine. They’ve actually been around nearly as long as civilization has. We’ve used our ingenuity to make new ways to replace our teeth for centuries, and each culture has created new and different...
Did you know that only 35% of adults naturally have well-aligned teeth? If you are one of the remaining 65%, you may be curious Invisalign and its benefits. To begin with, Invisalign is a clear set of hard plastic aligners that are specifically designed to...
It is never too early to encourage proper oral hygiene for your kids. In fact, the earlier, the better. Not only will this allow your child to grow up with a dazzling smile, but also with healthy habits that will last a lifetime and continue...
There are rare instances when an accidental fall or blow to the face can carry such tremendous force that it severely cracks or shatters a tooth. Sometimes the trauma can be so severe that Dr. Desiree T. Palmer, DMD ’s only course of treatment is...