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...
Soda is one of the most popular drinks in America – in fact, half of the American population drinks at least one sugared beverage on a daily basis. While drinking fluids high in sugar is largely associated with obesity and type 2 diabetes, soda and...
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...
Dental implants in Durham, North Carolina, are made from biologically inert titanium. They naturally fuse to the surrounding bone tissues in a process known as osseointegration. The crown covering the abutment might be made from porcelain, gold or base metal alloys. While none of these...
Deep stains on your smile can leave you feeling self-conscious. The depth and degree of the stains will influence the whitening method Dr. Desiree T. Palmer, DMD recommends. If you’ve been unimpressed with the whitening products sold in stores, or if your teeth are deeply...
Do you brush and floss your teeth regularly? Do you make visiting your dentist twice a year a priority? Do you know why it’s so important to do these things? You need to keep your teeth clean if you’re interested in keeping your teeth strong,...
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...
Have you ever wondered why so many senior citizens have failing teeth as they age? This is primarily because our teeth age right along with us. However, that does not mean you are destined to a life of tooth loss and broken smiles. If you...
From the offices of Dr. Desiree Palmer, we would like to wish you an amazing New Year and we hope to see you in 2018 with the brightest smile possible! Share the love of an amazing smile throughout the year and we will see you...
Before you gather around for your Christmas parties and eat the delicious foods, it’s best to think about the different types of foods that are beneficial and harmful for your smile. However, we know this might be a difficult task if you’re not sure what...