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...
by Eric Hazelwood | Nov 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
We’re thrilled to share that our practice is expanding. We’re now offering Sanford periodontics services right here in your neighborhood at 824 Spring Lane, Sanford, NC 27330. Our goal is simple: to be the trusted periodontist in Sanford by making high-quality...
