How to Handle a Dental Emergency While Traveling
- Dr. William Linger, DDS, MAGD
- Dentistry
It’s that time of year: You might pack up the family, hop in the car or on a plane, and head off to your faraway family and friends to celebrate the holidays. If you’re like most people, the only thoughts you have about your dental health involve ...
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Does Charcoal Really Whiten Your Teeth?
- Dr. William Linger, DDS, MAGD
- Cosmetic Dentistry
Using a black substance to whiten your teeth might seem counterintuitive, but fans of activated charcoal say it’s the best option for transforming your chompers from yellow and dingy to white and sparkly — as long as you can deal with the mess. But, ...
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Healthy Smile, Healthy Heart
- Traci Stowers
- Dental Health
The folk wisdom that a beautiful smile means a beautiful heart may be more accurate than you think. Studies are continually making the connection between the types of bacteria in the mouth and Heart health. A healthy smile says alot more than we ...
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When was your last dental check-up?
- Dr. William Linger, DDS, MAGD
- Dental Health
Your dentist says your pearly whites should be inspected twice a year; your colleague in the next cubicle goes three times annually; and your best friend sees the dentist just once a year. So what gives? How often do you really need to get a dental ...
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Good Dental Hygiene
- Dr. William Linger, DDS, MAGD
- Dentistry
Who doesn’t want fresh breath, a brighter smile and better health? Of course, we all do! We all want to feel confident and ready to face the world in both our personal and professional lives. Did you know that first impressions are created in less ...
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Peace of Mind With Navigated Dental Implants
- Dr. William Linger, DDS, MAGD
- Dental Implants
Dental implants are an increasingly popular choice for people who are missing a tooth (or multiple teeth). Here are a few facts from the American Academy of Implant Dentistry: Over 35 million people in the U.S. are missing all the teeth in one or ...
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What is A Dental Implant?
- Dr. William Linger, DDS, MAGD
- Dental Implants
What is a dental implant? A dental implant is a bio-compatible, man-made substitute to replace missing tooth roots; it is usually made of a space-age alloy of titanium. Implants come in various shapes and sizes to fit the situation. Most are ...
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Dr. Linger’s Method of Sedation Dentistry
- Dr. William Linger, DDS, MAGD
- Sedation Dentistry
Every year millions of people avoid treatment for dental problems due to fear of the dentist. People deal with persistent pain, are embarrassed about their dental problems, causing severe health issues and even death. In this blog I will present my ...
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Cosmetic Dentistry - Get Your Peace of Mind Back
- Dr. William Linger, DDS, MAGD
- Cosmetic Dentistry
The Psychological Benefits of Cosmetic Dentistry Here at cosmetic dentist Dr. Linger’s dental office in Charlotte, NC, we tend to smile a lot. Part of that, of course, comes with the territory. A dental office should be a place of white, smiling ...
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Top Dental Implant Care Tips
- Dr. William Linger, DDS, MAGD
- Dental Implants
When you have dental implants, it is your second chance at a beautiful, healthy smile. However, just because you have prosthetic teeth, doesn’t mean that you don’t have to take care of your implants as well as the rest of your mouth. Fortunately, ...
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