by Eric Hazelwood | Oct 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
When your dentist or periodontist mentions new terminology, it’s only natural to have questions. And in our offices in North Carolina, we’ve gotten used to answering a host of LANAP laser therapy FAQs, including: Does it hurt? What’s the laser like? Is it like a...
by Eric Hazelwood | Sep 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
Often, it happens mid-cleaning—as you’re fully reclined, eyes closed under the bright lights, and trying to relax with someone else’s fingers in your mouth. Your hygienist starts calling out numbers: “Four… five… five… four…” You don’t fully understand what the...
by Eric Hazelwood | Sep 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
Especially if you’re facing several missing or failing teeth, you’ve probably noticed the term “All-on-4” tossed around. Maybe in a casual conversation with a friend or family member. Perhaps in an ad. Or even through a late-night scroll through dental TikTok (hard to...
by Eric Hazelwood | Aug 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
Hearing the word “surgery,” much less gum graft surgery, sounds pretty dramatic. And you may have a picture in your mind that’s even a bit scary. In truth, though, most patients find that gum graft surgery and the recovery that follows are actually much more...
by Eric Hazelwood | Aug 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
When someone sits down in our chair to chat about dental implants, they often share a particular moment that made them realize it was time. Sometimes, they’ll describe a birthday dinner downtown, laughing with neighbors at a Sunday morning coffee run, or chatting with...
