Carolina Prosthodontic and Implant Center

12/05/2025

12/04/2025

A beautiful, vibrant person deserves a bright, healthy smile!
For many patients, we use a variety of techniques and materials to achieve the optimal result. We combined All on X, single tooth implants, crowns, and veneers to create a brilliant smile - and a very happy patient!

11/19/2025

Progress requires change - but there are some things never really change. Dr. Phillips is going back to her roots and has elected to return to her maiden name. Please welcome 'back' Dr. Julie A. Towles! Same love of dentistry, same commitment to patient care, same Dr. Julie!

10/23/2025

Thank you to all the dentists who joined us for the 'Bites and Brews' event at Natty Greene's! It was so nice to have the opportunity build relationships beyond the office. Looking forward to more events like this!
Special thanks to Straumann Implants and Patterson Dental for their support.

08/06/2025

Such a pleasure to work with such a talented periodontist and team! Thank you Dr. Benitez and staff!

Teamwork makes the dream work! 💪
We were thrilled to have Dr. Benitez and Dr. Phillips from Carolina Prosthodontic and Implant Center join forces once again to deliver top-notch care to our mutual patient. Their collaboration reflects what dentistry is all about-combining expertise to provide the highest level of care and the best possible outcomes.
We're proud to work alongside specialist who truly go above and beyond for their patients. ✨

07/25/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Applebaum and Endodontics of the Triad!! Thank you for hosting an amazing open house- we wish you all the best!

07/24/2025

When It Comes to Front Teeth, There Are No Second Chances.

Placing an implant in the esthetic zone — your front teeth — is one of the most demanding procedures in dentistry.

It’s not just about replacing a tooth. It’s about preserving the smile that defines your confidence.

Unfortunately, we often see patients come to us after an implant was placed without the right plan or expertise — and they’re left with:

🔸 Asymmetrical gums or gray shadows
🔸 Metal showing through thin tissue
🔸 Crowns that look fake or too long
🔸 Pain, recession, or bone loss

These are not just cosmetic issues — they are biological complications that impact both health and self-esteem.

At Carolina Prosthodontic & Implant Center, we take a completely different approach:

✅ We use digital planning and guided surgery — a technique where we 3D print a custom surgical guide to place the implant at the exact depth, angle, and position.
✅ This ensures maximal bone and soft tissue preservation, enhancing both function and natural esthetics.
✅ As prosthodontists, we also design the final tooth from the start — so every decision supports the long-term success of your smile.

You don’t get a second chance at a front tooth.

Start with the experts. We’re here to help.

📍 Carolina Prosthodontic & Implant Center
📞 336-274-5400

06/26/2025

Your Smile Tells Your Story — Let’s Make Sure It’s the One You Want to Tell

Over the years, our teeth endure so much more than we realize. From acidic foods and drinks to brushing too hard or clenching during stressful moments — dental wear slowly, and silently, steals your smile.

➡️ Erosion wears down enamel due to acid — from soda, reflux, or even healthy foods like citrus.
➡️ Abrasion comes from aggressive brushing or abrasive toothpaste.
➡️ Attrition is the natural wear from grinding or clenching, especially at night.

As prosthodontists, we see these patterns every day. Patients come in not just because their teeth are shorter or flatter… but because they feel like they’ve lost something more personal — their confidence, their ease of smiling, their youth, the joy of eating without sensitivity or pain.

This case is one I hold close. It’s more than just crowns — it’s rebuilding dignity, restoring function, and helping someone feel whole again.

If you feel like your smile has worn down over time, know this: it’s not just in your head — and it’s never too late to restore it.

Let’s talk. We’re here to help you reclaim what time and life may have taken away.

🦷✨
Case by Dr. Christian Brenes
Carolina Prosthodontics & Implant Center

06/13/2025

Meet our newest Prosthodontist: Dr. Christian Brenes!

Dr. Brenes is a Prosthodontist specialized in implant rehabilitations, esthetic dentistry, and advanced digital dentistry workflows for more precise and efficient treatments.

In addition to his extensive experience, Dr. Brenes also accommodates Spanish speaking patients, and offers Friday hours.

See our website at www.CarolinaNewSmile.com for his full bio.

04/18/2023

Happy 🌎 Month from the Phillips Prosthodontics team!
We showed our appreciation today by picking up trash and enjoying the beauty of Latham Park in our very own back yard!

Get outside!!! And Help us make our home a little more healthier and a little more beautiful.
🌻♻️🌞