The 411 on Halloween treats, from My Dentists

For our patients concerned about going overboard on candies this weekend, sugar and other sweets, this post is just for you!

Our entire team at My Dentists will tell you all those sweet, sour and sticky candies may taste great, but these treats are known to damage teeth! Did you know sour candies can be acidic to your teeth, and actually wear down the enamel that protects them? Candies like Starburst and Skittles are the worst for your teeth since these candies have a low pH value, which is known to ruin enamel.

We encourage you to try and limit the amount of these candies you eat this evening, and when you do eat them, either rinse your mouth with water afterward or drink a glass of milk or eat a slice of cheese.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Invisalign at My Dentists: How, exactly, does it work? [Video]

We've blogged about Invisalign in our earlier posts, but this time around we thought we'd share a helpful video for those of you who are intrigued by the idea of straightening your teeth without using traditional metal braces. The Invisalign system at Charlotte's My Dentists is a state-of-the-art system of clear, removable aligners that we proudly offer to adults and teens at our convenient Charlotte office. We have plenty of resources on our website to check out about Invisalign, or give us call at (704) 375-8577 to schedule an appointment and learn if this revolutionary new treatment option is right for you!

Not only are the aligners you wear invisible, they are also easily removable, so you can eat and drink what you want while in treatment. Plus, brushing and flossing are no problem. They are also comfortable, with no metal to cause mouth abrasions during treatment. And no metal and wires usually means you spend less time in our office getting adjustments. Our doctors at My Dentists are Certified Invisalign® Providers in Charlotte.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Year-end insurance reminder

Our team at My Dentists would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of the year reminder that it's high time to schedule your dental visits so you optimize your benefit.

Now is the time to reserve you appointment with us. Space is limited and we get VERY busy, so don’t wait to give us a call at (704) 375-8577!

My Dentists, protecting you from heart disease

Did you know dentists like Dr. Yeager, Dr. Michalski and Dr. Pinnavaia can play a pivotal role in saving those at risk for heart attacks? It’s true! A 2009 study in the Journal of the American Dental Association found that dentists were able to identify patients who were at risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of death in the United States. The authors of the study looked at dentists “as a resource for identifying patients who were unaware of their increased cardiovascular risk factors.”

Also, during an oral exam, we can check the health of your mouth, teeth, gums, cheeks and tongue. Checkups at our convenient Charlotte office will also include a thorough teeth cleaning and polishing.

If you have any questions about CVD, or how our staff at My Dentists can screen you for the disease, please give us a call (704) 375-8577 or ask us on Facebook.

There's no better time to visit us than now - October is National Dental Hygiene Month!