Spring Lake Dental Group

Author: Bonnie Lott, RDH Fluoride is a naturally occuring element that is found in oceans and groundwater. For over 70 years it has been added to public water supplies at adjusted levels to prevent tooth decay, and is considered safe and effective, reducing decay in adults and children by at least 25%! We ALL need […]

Author: Kimberly N. Powell, DDS, MS 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 of […]

Author: Kimberly N. Powell, DDS, MS Dentistry is not a solo profession. There is an irreplaceable auxiliary and clinical staff that is necessary for the successful practice of dentistry. This staff includes front desk personnel, financial and marketing staff, dental hygienist, dental assistants, sterilization technician, sanitation team, compliance officers, and others. Each member provides a […]

Author: Dr. Rima Solanki, DMD What are Dental Bridges and How Do They Work? If you have recently lost your tooth due to an injury, decay, or natural cause, you may be wondering what your options are in order to restore your smile. A missing tooth can create an unsightly gap, but it can also […]

Author: Dr. David Dickerhoff, DDS, MAGD, FOCOI August 17th, 2018 is National Non-Profit Day! We, at Spring Lake Dental Group, are dedicated to doing our part in giving back. We have been so blessed to be able to support this community over the last 22 years, that we feel it is an honor and a responsibility […]

Author: Dr. Alison Vitelli, DMD As was discussed in Dr. Dickerhoff’s previous blog, you have different options of restorative materials when getting a filling placed on a tooth. These could be tooth colored (composite) or silver fillings (amalgam). Both are proven to be great restorative materials, but they shouldn’t be just a simple choice of […]

Author: Dr. David Dickerhoff, DDS, MAGD, FOCOI We, at Spring Lake Dental Group, we pride ourselves on patient education. We want you to know whenever you have an appointment; what we are going to do, why we are going to do it, how we are going to do it and how much it will be based […]

Author: Kimberly N. Powell, DDS, MS During your hygiene appointments, a clinical and radiographical evaluation is performed by your dentist. Radiographs will show gray scales from white to black depending on the object density. The more dense an object is, the less the x-ray beam hits the film/sensor and is absorbed by the object making […]

Author: Dr. Alison Vitelli, DMD Did you know July is National Ice Cream Month? I totally get why! HOT North Carolina summer days call for delicious COLD ice cream to cool you down. But, OUCH! Suddenly, your teeth are hurting?  You may wonder why. As with any other condition in our body, multiple reasons can […]

Author: Dr. David Dickerhoff, DDS, MAGD, FOCOI The North Carolina Dental Society is coming to Fayetteville’s Crown Coliseum on Friday, August 3 and Saturday, August 4, 2018 with the community outreach program, ‘Missions of Mercy’. This is a free clinic to the citizens of North Carolina who have no dental insurance and do not possess the […]