Spring Lake Dental Group

Author: Dr. David Dickerhoff, DDS, MAGD, FOCOI I sit in my office on a Sunday afternoon completing tasks that I meant to do during the week and just never found the time. Today, it is processing records for transfer.  It is a task that I have come to appreciate because of my past service within the military. Soldiers […]

Author: Kimberly N. Powell, DDS, MS, FAGD Your hygienist will tell you to brush your teeth at least twice a day, in the morning and before bed, floss at least once a day, preferably before bed, and rinse. With braces, this routine will require more time. Although it can be an arduous task, it is […]

Author: Dr. Alison Vitelli, DMD Often times you will hear us tell our patients that they need a new crown or a new restoration (filling). “Why?”, is the most common response. Unfortunately, dental work is not guaranteed to last forever. We always do our best to provide optimal, lasting care but we also have to […]

Author: Dr. David Dickerhoff, DDS, MAGD, FOCOI Governor Cooper has eased restrictions in North Carolina and folks are starting to feel as if this pandemic is behind us. Walmart has announced that mask wear is not required IF you have been fully vaccinated. I watch what is happening in the public arena and I wonder how I should […]

Author: Kimberly N. Powell, DDS, MS, FAGD This past weekend we commemorated Independence Day. Your gatherings probably included sports, boats, swimming pools and most with with food, fireworks, and fellowship. It is important to celebrate all victories not just the ones designated as holidays. Each day let us make an effort to applaud, encourage, praise actions […]

Author: Dr. Alison Vitelli, DMD Congratulations are in order for some of the staff member at Spring Lake Dental Group. On Saturday, we celebrated the beautiful wedding of our Insurance Coordinator, La’Tesha Perkinson, now, Mrs. Leath! I know she is loving the way that sounds! La’Tesha has been a one of our most valuable business team members, […]

Author: Kimberly N. Powell, DDS, MS, FAGD The internet provides a wealth of information on every professional discipline, social concern, political party and platform, COVID updates and potential vaccines, and everything else under the sun. There are many reputable websites that are excellent sources to feed your inquiry and there are others that do not. […]

Author: Kimberly N. Powell, DDS, FAGD, MS We are living longer.  Because of the growth of the aging population, attention is needed in maintaining their oral health.  According to the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), dental caries (tooth decay), periodontal disease (gum disease), xerostomia (dry mouth), and oral cancer are oral conditions that the older […]

Author: Dr. Alison Vitelli, DMD Recently we have been seeing several cases of severe sinus congestion that is the cause of a toothache. But why? The maxillary sinus is a membrane. It lines the cavity in our head and on both sides of the nose where air flows through. Sometimes, allergies promote a response from […]

Author: Kimberly N. Powell, DDS, FAGD, MS When our patients have dental work performed, there are certain instructions that are given. We are not trying to inconvenience them, but hoping that an expected and agreeable result occurs. Here are a few examples of do’s and don’ts after dental care. Do return to the office after […]