How much do you know about oral health? Dr. Stephen Hoard is an experienced dentist in New Bern, NC who is dedicated to patient education, preventive dental care, and healthy smiles. To educate patients on healthier oral habits, we encourage you to… - By Dr. Hoard
During the holiday season, many people are busy making plans with family, attending holiday parties, and preparing special holiday treats. With all these plans, it is easy to forget to take care of your smile. What if we told you… - By Dr. Hoard
Help us celebrate National Oral Hygiene month by improving your oral hygiene routine and visiting our New Bern, NC dentist office. General dentist Dr. Stephen Hoard encourages patients to maintain an excellent oral hygiene routine in order to retain optimal oral health.… - By Dr. Hoard
With the longer days and warmer weather many of us take to the outdoors. But with BBQs, family gatherings, and more physical activity comes sports drinks, sodas, and fruity cocktails. That means a huge upswing in sugar intake. Dr. Stephen… - By Dr. Hoard
It’s fall, which means Halloween- and everything pumpkin! October kick starts the beginning of several months of sugary holiday celebrations. Often times as adults, we do not even realize how much added sugar we are consuming, especially in our beverages.… - By Dr. Hoard
Tooth decay and cavities affect most patients at some point in their lives. Children and adults are equally susceptible to decay, which is the result of harmful bacteria making their way into the crevices in our teeth, filled by sugars… - By Dr. Hoard
Cosmetic dentistry is not just recommended for making over a smile, but can also serve an important role in helping to maintain a healthy smile. As we age, tooth structure is weakened and can cause our teeth to become chipped… - By Dr. Hoard
Do you suffer with persistent bad breath? Is your bad breath affecting personal and professional interaction? Bad breath, also known as halitosis, can be the result of many things, including what you ate for dinner! However, if you have persistent… - By Dr. Hoard
Dental health can have a huge impact on the overall quality of life and wellbeing. This is why it is so important to maintain good oral health and to visit Dr. J. Stephen Hoard regularly. At the New Bern, NC… - By Dr. Hoard
“The mouth is a portal into the rest of the body,” according to Dr. Donald Ratcliffe, chairman of the department of dental medicine at Staten Island University Hospital in New York. Research is consistently showing a relationship between bacteria and… - By Dr. Hoard