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Feb
07
Losing a tooth isn't just about the gap in your smile. It can have a profound impact on the overall appearance of your face. Your teeth actually provide structure and shape to your face. Fortunately, modern dentistry offers effective solutions… - By Dr. Hoard
Oct
04
Dentures have been a lifesaver for countless people. They restore smiles and enable them to enjoy their favorite foods. But, if your dentures don't fit properly, they can turn from a solution into a problem. Ill-fitting dentures can lead to… - By Dr. Hoard
Jan
30
Tooth damage, gum disease, and other common dental problems can become more complex over time. Restoring your smile in a timely manner offers the best chances for a conservative solution to be effective and often means you have choices when… - By Dr. Hoard
Jan
22
Teeth grinding, also called bruxism, can occur in children and adults, although many children eventually outgrow the condition. It can also begin later in life as a result of stress or a bite disorder such as TMJ. Many people are… - By Dr. Hoard
Sep
16
Aside from routine cleanings, restorative dentistry is probably the dental specialty that most patients will experience as they age or as a result of tooth damage from a variety of causes. Restorative dentistry is a rather large umbrella term that… - By Dr. Hoard
Jul
21
Life often throws us curveballs and demands as we deal with stressful situation after stressful situation. With the constant stress facing many patients as a result of our busy lives, it is no surprise that bruxism, better known as teeth… - By Dr. Hoard
May
26
New Bern dentist Dr. Hoard is a highly trained restorative dentist with many hours of post graduate education in the diagnosis and treatment of complex dental problems. He seeks to identify underlying oral health issues through comprehensive evaluation of all… - By Dr. Hoard