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Family Dentist with focus on Cosmetic, TMJ, Implant, and Sleep Dental Medicine.
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Charlotte Progressive Dentistry marries sophisticated dentistry with heartfelt connection. Whether you visit us for routine exams, veneers, implant restorations, or emergency treatment, our team brings both expertise and attention to your individual story. In a space crafted for ease and confidence, we’re dedicated to making each visit feel informed, respectful, and uplifting.

10/17/2026

✨ **Does red light therapy have a place in dentistry?**

Red light therapy may be best known for facials and skin treatments, but its potential goes much deeper than skincare.

Imagine going through cancer treatment and having painful mouth sores that make eating, drinking, or even talking uncomfortable. This condition, called *oral mucositis*, can be a difficult side effect of certain cancer treatments.

An approach called photobiomodulation (PBM) uses specific wavelengths of red or near-infrared light. Research supports its use in helping prevent oral mucositis in certain cancer patients.

As highlighted in *Dentistry IQ*, the science is promising—but the type of light, dosage, and delivery matter. Not every red-light device is suitable for medical use.

At Charlotte Progressive Dentistry, we believe in staying curious about innovations that may help patients find greater comfort and improve quality of life. 💙 We don’t provide this treatment but it is good information that others might need.

Sometimes, the future of dentistry is about more than teeth. It’s about caring for the whole person.

10/13/2026

Happy birthday to Dr. Junco!

10/10/2026

🚨 **MOMS, PLEASE READ THIS. OUR KIDS in Charlotte NEED US TO KNOW.** 🚨

Have you heard of **kratom**?

Kratom is a substance derived from the leaves of a Southeast Asian tree. It’s sold in products marketed for energy, focus, pain relief, or relaxation. Some products contain **7-OH (7-hydroxymitragynine)**, a highly potent compound related to kratom.

💔 **Why should parents be concerned?**

📰 Recent news reports have raised concerns after a 15-year-old reportedly died following exposure to a concentrated 7-OH product. In a separate case, two college students died with kratom packages reportedly found nearby. Investigations into the college deaths had not established that kratom caused them. However, the coincidences are there.

⚠️ **Where can kids find it?**
• Gas stations and convenience stores
• Smoke shops and v**e shops
• Online retailers
• Gummies, tablets, capsules, powders, shots, and products marketed as supplements

🚨 **Why is it dangerous?**
Kratom can affect the brain’s opioid receptors. It can cause dependence, seizures, severe toxicity, and, in serious cases, death. Concentrated 7-OH products can be especially potent. Products may also contain misleading labels or undisclosed ingredients.

❤️ **Moms, check those labels. Talk to your teens. Don’t assume something sold in a store or labeled “natural” is safe.**

Please SHARE this post. One conversation could save a life.

10/08/2026

Stop treating your oral care like a chore and start treating it like skincare. ✨
We spend hundreds (or thousands) on serums, facials, gua sha and treatments designed to protect our skin and preserve our features.
But there’s another part of your anti-aging routine that deserves attention: your gums.
Here’s what the science actually tells us:
Your gums are living tissue — and chronic inflammation matters.
Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease. When gum inflammation becomes persistent, it can contribute to inflammatory signaling throughout the body. Researchers are increasingly studying the connection between oral and overall health.
✨ Inflammation is also a known player in skin aging.
Chronic, low-grade inflammation is associated with changes in tissue repair, cellular function and the skin’s ability to maintain healthy structure over time. That doesn't mean gum disease directly causes wrinkles — but it does give us another reason to take chronic oral inflammation seriously.
And then there’s the structure underneath your smile.
Advanced periodontal disease can destroy the bone and tissues supporting your teeth. Maintaining healthy periodontal tissues helps protect the structures supporting your teeth and smile.
So no, flossing isn't a replacement for retinol.
But your oral health absolutely deserves a place in your overall wellness and healthy-aging routine.
Your skincare routine starts earlier than you think — and some of it happens at the dentist. 🤍
When was your last preventative dental cleaning?

10/07/2026

Why Low Iron Can Show Up in the Gums?

As dental professionals, we may notice signs of iron deficiency before a patient connects the dots.

In women—especially those with heavy periods, pregnancy, or lactation—watch for:

🦷 1. Pale gingiva
Loss of the healthy pink/coral tone can be a clinical clue to anemia.

🦷 2. Increased gingival inflammation & bleeding.
Iron deficiency may affect immune function and periodontal tissue health, potentially contributing to increased inflammation.

🦷 3. Fragile tissue & slower healing.
Low iron can affect epithelial turnover and tissue repair, which may present as mucosal sensitivity or delayed healing after dental procedures.

The dental takeaway:
If you notice persistent gingival pallor, unexplained bleeding, or delayed healing despite reasonable oral hygiene, consider looking beyond the mouth.

A conversation with the patient’s physician about CBC and ferritin testing may be appropriate. Ask for a full iron panel during your yearly bloodwork, including ferritin levels.

✨ Sometimes, the gums tell us there’s more going on systemically.

Educational content only—not a diagnosis or substitute for medical advice.

And go Panthers! They are having a great season.

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10/04/2026

Barbers used to pull teeth? 🥴 Outlaw Acres

10/03/2026

😩 Drug Tariff Update: What Patients Should Know

New tariffs on certain imported brand-name medications and pharmaceutical ingredients are now in effect.

What this means for you:
• Some medications *could* face higher costs over time.
• Generic medications are largely exempt.
• The impact will vary by medication and manufacturer.
• Don’t stop or change your medication because of these changes. If you notice a price or coverage change, talk with your pharmacist or healthcare provider.

We’ll continue to keep you informed as more details become available.

Hopefully 🙏🏼 there isn’t a big change affecting your life. Just let us know if we can change a prescription, but still let you have the treatment that you need.

10/02/2026

When did supplements become the cure for EVERYTHING?

If you spend any time online, you've probably noticed the explosion of supplements promising to fix just about everything. One that's been getting attention is Strong Jaw Tooth Restore, which is marketed as a supplement for stronger enamel, remineralization, sensitivity and even cavity repair. The company says its formula contains things like fish eggs, liver, bone/marrow, magnesium and vitamin D3.
And listen—I'm not anti-supplement.
This is where I want my patients to become smart consumers.
1. Is there a clinical study on the ACTUAL finished product?
Not just a study showing that vitamin D, magnesium or another ingredient is important.
I want to know: Has this exact product been studied in humans, with a control group, and published independently?
2. Who did the testing?
“Clinically proven,” “science-backed” and “lab tested” sound reassuring—but those phrases don't tell you much by themselves.
Look for the actual study or testing documentation.
3. Does the company test for contaminants—including heavy metals?
This is one of my biggest questions with supplements.
Don't just look for a little “third-party tested” badge. Ask: Who tested it? What exactly did they test for? Can I see the Certificate of Analysis (COA)? Does it correspond to the actual product/batch I'm buying?
4. Does the label tell you exactly what you're getting?
“Contains liver, bone, fish eggs and vitamins” isn't the same as knowing precisely how much of each nutrient you're taking.
5. What is the product actually proven to do?
This is probably my biggest takeaway.
There's a HUGE difference between: “This nutrient is involved in normal tooth mineralization.” And “Taking this capsule will rebuild your enamel and repair your cavity.”
Those are not the same claim.
And remember: dietary supplements aren't FDA-approved for safety and effectiveness before they go on the market in the way prescription drugs are.
So before you buy the next viral “miracle” supplement online ask: “Where's the evidence?”

10/01/2026

I have to nerd out with you all for a second because a medical story making headlines this morning completely blew my mind.
You know how much I love pulling up your dental X-rays on the big screen during your appointments just to show you how cool your anatomy is?
Well, a 16-year-old boy in India just made medical history with an X-ray that takes the cake.
Doctors discovered that he had a fully formed tooth growing inside his upper eye socket, right between his eyelid and eyebrow.
While teeth can occasionally get lost during development and wander into nearby places like the nasal cavity, medical experts say this is the first time a tooth has ever been documented growing above the eye.
In the dental world, we call this an ectopic tooth, which just means a tooth that grew in the completely wrong neighborhood. It happened because the early cells meant to build his teeth accidentally migrated to the wrong spot while he was growing.
It started as a small, painless swelling, but eventually, the tips of the tooth actually started to peek through. Thankfully, a team of surgeons successfully removed it, and he is doing fantastic.
Human biology is absolutely wild, and it is a great reminder of how unpredictable our bodies can be. It definitely makes looking at normal wisdom teeth feel a lot more routine today.

09/29/2026

A quick reminder about tooth pain: Please don’t place crushed or powdered ibuprofen directly on your gums.

We recently saw a patient who was having severe tooth pain and couldn’t swallow pills because of a strong gag reflex. He had been rubbing ibuprofen powder onto his gum. Unfortunately, the tissue was severely damaged and had separated from the underlying bone, creating an additional gum problem.

If swallowing pills is difficult, ask your dentist or pharmacist about an appropriate liquid medication instead. Liquid ibuprofen is available, but the correct dose and formulation should be confirmed for the individual patient.

Please don’t put medications directly on your gums unless your dental professional specifically tells you to. ❤️

Tooth pain is a sign that something needs attention—treat the pain safely while getting the underlying dental problem addressed.

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7615 Colony Road, #205
Charlotte, NC
28226

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Wednesday	7:30am - 4pm
Thursday	7:30am - 4pm
Friday	7:30am - 3pm

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