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Invisalign Can Help Create Your Perfect Smile
Could orthodontic treatment be the solution for your dental health or cosmetic concerns? Many patients know that it could but do not want to experience the embarrassment or inconvenience of metal...
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How Diet Can Effect Your Oral Health
Do you ever feel frustrated when you are told you have a cavity despite diligent tooth brushing and flossing? There are many factors influencing your oral health and understanding how to identify your...
View ArticleHow to keep your gums healthy
Properly caring for your gums is essential for having strong teeth. Did you know that gum disease is the number one cause of tooth loss in adults? Charlotte, NC dentist Dr. Richard Van Gurp and his...
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Oral Health Care During Pregnancy..
Pregnancy brings with it many joys and surprises, but it also brings about some health changes. Among the other bodily changes that occur during pregnancy, some changes in your oral health status may...
View ArticleBack to School Cavity Prevention..
As parents, the end of summer marks the beginning of back-to-school preparation. This includes school supply shopping, summer reading, and visits with your child’s doctor and dentist to ensure that he...
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How to Deal with Bad Breath..
Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is a common complaint and can be caused by a variety of lifestyle habits or health concerns. Dr. Richard Van Gurp understands your personal concerns and will take...
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TMJ..Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options
Suffering with frequent headaches? Jaw pain? Difficulty chewing? You may have a Temporomandibular disorder (TMD), or bite disorder, commonly called TMJ. TMJ, which means temporomandibular joint, is a...
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Maintain Your Dental Health Thru The Holidays
The holidays are full of busy days, parties, family memories- and lots of great sweets and goodies that can affect not only our waistline- but our oral health! Charlotte, NC Dentist Dr. Richard Van...
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Make a New Years Resolution For Better Oral Health…
Though January 1 is a great time for resolving to eat better, exercise more, and make more time for the things we love, any date on the calendar is a great time to resolve to have better oral health....
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Celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month
Though it may feel like your child is too young for the dentist, experts agree that the earlier children begin a healthy relationship with oral hygiene and the dentist, the better. To celebrate...
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Aging And Oral Health..
Modern dentistry recommends that we strive to keep our natural teeth healthy for as long as possible for the best quality of life. With the advent of new technology in the dental field and improved...
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April Is Oral Cancer Awareness Month..
April of each year marks Oral Cancer Awareness month as sponsored by various health organizations and the American Dental Association (ADA) in an effort to shed a brighter light on this often deadly...
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Diabetes And Oral Health
Diabetes is quickly becoming one of the most frequently diagnosed systemic diseases for both children and adults. There are a wide range of factors affecting the surge in diabetes, including increased...
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Cosmetic Dentistry
Are you embarrassed to smile? Are you afraid to show your teeth? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then cosmetic dentistry can help you gain the confidence to share your natural smile...
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Overcoming Dental Anxiety
Dental anxiety or fear of the dentist is one of the most common reasons people avoid routine dental care. Dental anxiety is a real condition affecting many people, and can often be the result of a...
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Causes Of Toothaches
No matter how careful and thorough you are with maintaining your daily oral care, at some point in your life you will probably experience the pain and discomfort of a toothache. Although a cavity is...
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Oral Health And Aging
Charlotte, NC Dentist Dr. Richard Van Gurp emphasizes the importance of striving to keep your natural teeth healthy for as long as possible to enjoy the best quality of life. Modern advances in both...
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Halloween Candy And Your Teeth
The scariest part of Halloween is the damage all that candy does to your teeth! Spooky plaque feeds off sugar, allowing it to rapidly spread and take over your mouth. Plaque buildup can cause gum...
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ADA Seal of Approval
The market is saturated with oral health products, but consumers should know that not all oral hygiene products are equal in quality and effectiveness. Some may find it overwhelming to determine which...
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Smile Makeover
An aesthetically pleasing smile is frequently a healthy smile. Cosmetic dentistry can not only give you a smile you feel proud of it can also restore its function and health, enabling you to feel...
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