by Reid & Reid | Oct 13, 2017 | Community, Dental Health
Gingivitis: More serious than just bleeding gums When a patient comes in with red puffy gums, this is referred to as gingivitis. This occurs when plaque, which is bacteria and food remains, is allowed to remain on the teeth and gum line for an extended amount of time....
by Reid & Reid | Sep 13, 2017 | Community, News
USO and North Carolina Dental Society-Dental Supply Drive Reid and Reid in conjunction with the North Carolina Dental Society and the USO of NC are supporting our troops at Ft. Bragg. We are currently collecting new and unused dental supplies in the office. These...
by Reid & Reid | Aug 31, 2017 | Orthodontics
There are many different appliance systems and “extras” used during orthodontic care to help make orthodontic tooth movement more efficient. Most orthodontist have a system that they prefer but will always adjust the “extras” used depending...
by Reid & Reid | May 19, 2017 | News
The sugar content in the foods and beverages we eat and drink plays a significant role in the risk of tooth decay. The bacteria that resides within plaque utilizes sugar to propagate. The presence of sugar makes the plaque grow in size and thickness faster than in...
by Reid & Reid | Feb 17, 2017 | Dental Health
When a baby is born, there is a set of 20 teeth that are hidden under the gums. The first teeth that will present themselves could begin as early as 4 months. “Teething” begins once the teeth start to come through the gums. During the teething process a...