Can Sports Mouthguards Treat Teeth Grinding?
Custom sports mouthguards are used to protect teeth during contact sports. However, sports mouthguards cannot treat bruxism, or teeth clenching and grinding. Dental mouthguards, or nightguards, are worn at night to stop tooth damage caused by bruxism. Although they seem similar, sports mouthguards and nightguards cannot be used interchangeably. Chapel
How to Handle a Dental Emergency
In the event of a dental emergency, please call Tarheel Dentistry at (919) 551-8847 as soon as possible so we can get you the care you need. Common dental emergencies to be aware of include a severe toothache, broken dental restorations, or a knocked-out tooth. Chapel Hill, North Carolina dentist
How to Improve Your Gum Health
Patients who neglect their gum health are at risk of developing further dental problems, including periodontitis, or gum disease. Gum disease can affect the health and function of your teeth and gums, as well as the supporting bone structure. At Tarheel Dentistry, Dr. Riley Hewgley treats periodontitis and dental concerns
In the Know: Tooth Extractions
Two top reasons for tooth extractions are damaged or decayed teeth. If teeth are not properly aligned, or if a tooth cannot pass through the gums, it will have to be removed. Other reasons for tooth extractions include severe pain caused by an impacted tooth, infected teeth or gums, gum
Why is Flossing So Important?
Flossing is a frequently skipped step of a home oral health routine, yet flossing every day can help prevent serious health conditions such as severe gum disease. While you may not enjoy having to floss every day, there are many reasons why so many dentists urge patients to do it
Patient Safety & New Office Protocol
Dear Current and Future Patients: We hope this letter finds you and your family in good health. Our community has been through a lot over the last few months, and all of us are looking forward to resuming our lives in the “new normal.” While many things have changed as
The Importance of Oral Health
Not receiving the appropriate routine or even restorative dental care can greatly impact your oral health. At Tarheel Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Riley Hewgley and her team want their patients to maintain their teeth and gums even in quarantine. It is important to keep your mouth healthy today is
COVID-19 and Emergency Dental Care
Dr. Riley Hewgley is a dentist in Chapel Hill, NC that is dedicated to patient health. During this difficult time, many people are feeling stressed, which can lead to oral health problems like teeth clenching and grinding, mouth sores, and gum disease. At Tarheel Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, our team
Know the Warning Signs of Gum Disease
Periodontal disease, also known as periodontitis or gum disease, is a common dental ailment that affects one out of every two American adults aged 30 and over. That is a significant number. In fact, periodontitis is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults in the developed world. But the
