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What kind of toothpaste should I use? It’s a common question I’m asked several times a day by many of my patients. With a million different products out there, the dental aisle can be a very confusing and intimidating place. New trends without any evidence-based research can also lead people to products that may not […]

Moving to Raleigh, NC, whether you’re moving from a neighboring town or across the country, is an adventure. This mid-sized city has repeatedly ranked in U.S. News and World Report’s top ten best places to live in the United States. Recent research by the American Growth Project indicated that Raleigh, NC was the fourth fastest-growing […]

If restorative and cosmetic dental work is in your future, it is crucial to have procedures done in the proper sequence for optimal results. The “esthetic zone” is the teeth that people see when you talk and smile. Whitening your teeth after you’ve had crowns, implants, or a bridge placed in the esthetic zone may […]

If you are wondering, “how often should I visit my dentist?” then you are already on the right path. Different patients have different dental needs, and there isn’t one answer that works for everyone. In general, it is recommended that patients visit the dentist at least every six months. But patients at high risk for […]

5 Signs That You’re Clenching & Grinding Teeth Bruxism (Clenching or grinding our teeth and jaws) often occurs while we are sleeping. Because of this, we often don’t realize we’re doing it or the reason for our headaches, sore and tight jaws or chipped or cracked teeth! Read on to discover the top 5 signs […]

Looking for a simple and successful way to brighten your smile and whiten your teeth? There are many at-home teeth whitening kits out there. But how do you know which ones actually work and won’t hurt your gums and ruin your teeth? Which ones have best tested and proven? Read on to learn more about […]

Digital Impressions For Dentures Our cutting-edge technology allows us to create a virtual, computer-generated replica of your mouth with 3-D intraoral scanning devices rather than using traditional methods involving physical molds and gooey materials. Our Medit i700 Intraoral Scanner takes hundreds of pictures of your mouth in quick secession to produce 3-D images of your […]

We’ve moved! Red Oak Dentistry has always been a high-tech, state-of-the-art dental practice that delivers the highest quality of dentistry. Our new location now allows us to provide the same exceptional patient experiences in a more luxurious and tranquil setting. “One of the best things about our new location is that we are now in […]

In Raleigh NC As we embark on a new month, we round out a full year of sheltering at home during the pandemic. We have each weathered a change in our routines, expectations, and daily activities, and our lives have felt uncertain and unpredictable much of the time. As you look back on the year, […]

The toll that the global pandemic has taken on our mental and emotional health is real, and unfortunately, it can have negative effects on our teeth as well. If you’ve developed new bad habits or physical oral reactions that you don’t typically experience, they could be a result of the stress you’ve been under. There […]