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...
A filling is intended to repair a small to medium sized area of tooth decay. While all fillings are meant to last for a long time, they can also be knocked out by chips and fractures or the natural processes of bacteria in your mouth...
If you are looking for instructions on how to properly floss your child’s smile, then you have come to the right place! Dr. Desiree T. Palmer, DMD and our team are happy to share some insight on how to keep your child’s smile in tip-top...
It is estimated that some 47%–nearly half–of US adults over 30 have periodontitis, a serious form of gum disease. In populations over 65, that number grows to 70%. So a majority of American adults have gum disease. You may not think it is very serious...
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...
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...
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...
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...