by Eric Hazelwood | Apr 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
Most of us don’t think a whole lot about our gums unless or until something feels off. Until your mouth feels a little more tender. Or your teeth look a little longer. But here’s the thing: gum disease is quiet. It’s not like it announces itself with obvious warning...
by Eric Hazelwood | Apr 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
Has your dentist or periodontist recommended scaling and root planing in Southern Pines? If so, you may feel a little uncertain. What, exactly, does that mean? We get you. A lot of people haven’t even heard of the procedure before. And “deep cleaning,” when it comes...
by Eric Hazelwood | Mar 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
Maybe your gums occasionally bleed. Or they feel a little tender from time to time. Or you find yourself grabbing a package of breath mints or gum before meetings, concerned that your breath doesn’t smell (or taste) all that fresh. If you’re like a lot of people, you...
by Eric Hazelwood | Jan 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
We’ve heard a similar phrase from countless patients: “I didn’t realize I was hiding my smile so much… until I stopped.” After losing a tooth, many people feel like they just have to adjust and live with it. Maybe they start to smile with their lips...
by Eric Hazelwood | Jan 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
Just hearing the words “gum disease” can bring up a lot of questions and apprehension, if not full-on dental anxiety. If your dental team has mentioned these terms—and especially if they’ve referred you for treatment—you may be wondering what comes next. Will the...
