Charles C McGee DDS

01/18/2025

Our Dear Patients We want to inform you that Charles C McGee DDS is going to stay with you and we are NOT leaving Marion!!! We are currently simply wanting to downsize, and if at any point our circumstances change, in particular our location, each of our patients will receive a letter with the locat...

04/19/2024

What is composite resin ?

Composite resin is an extremely strong, yet flexible material that is made up of a combination of non-toxic plastic and tiny glass beads. Composite resin can be used to fill cavities in both the front and back teeth.Also, the biggest pros of such is that they are the least visible and look very esthetically.

04/19/2024

1 . How is my overall dental health?
That’s your dentist responsibility to accurately explain any severe issues. That’s why exam after cleaning your teeth is so important as it can help you top prevent issue with your tooth on early stages .

2.How can i prevent gum disease?
Your dentist can show you the difference between healthy and unhealthy gums, explain the risk of having those and give pieces of advices how to prevent it.

3. What does this pain, sensation or discoloration means?
Make sure to bring up any concerns you have while having conversation with your dentist

4. What type of toothpaste and toothbrush i should use?

It may seem like a small thing, but the dental tools you use on a daily basis can have a big effect on your dental health.

5. What Foods Are Bad for My Teeth?
The saying “you are what you eat” rings true when it comes to your dental health!

6. Should I Use a Mouthwash?
Although mouthwash does not replace good brushing and flossing habits, it can be beneficial for your dental health.

7. What’s the Best Way to Whiten My Teeth?

8. Is There Anything I Should Discuss with My Family Doctor?
Your mouth is the window to your overall health. Problems in your mouth can be a sign of a variety of health conditions, including vitamin deficiencies, osteoporosis, heart disease, and diabetes. Talk to your dentist to learn about any symptoms that should be discussed with your general practitioner.

03/28/2024

Sterilization process! We protect your smile)

03/23/2024

Cavities
there are many different things people can do to prevent cavities. Diet, alone, is extremely important.
Brushing our teeth 3 times a day is an ideal but isn't very practical for all of us. If you cant brush your teeth 3 times a day then at least brush it 2 times a day.
Flossing seems to be the tough one for most people, however, it is very important. I personally like to use the one with handle and guess what is just $2 at Walmart and it can make you step closer of avoiding cavities.
Mouth washes provide tremendous help, especially those with fluoride.
I personally like to use an electric toothbrush but that's not a must. One of the keys with brushing is using a toothpaste which contains fluoride. Water Picks are very helpful as well.

03/23/2024

Types of crowns we provide to make your smile shine 😁
I as a Dr do variety of different types of crowns for my patients. I will do an all gold crown for a patient if that's what a particular patient prefers. I also do porcelain fused to metal crowns in some instances, but the only time i actually prefer to do those is when i am doing a bridge in the back part of patient's mouth.And i will tell you why? it is very simple because those particular once are proven to be stronger and more reliable than all porcelain bridges in these areas.Even though in all my 34 years career of being a dentist i had tremendous success of using both.
PORCELAIN crowns i prefer to use in the front of the mouth or anywhere in a smile range area as they can be more esthetic. There are 2 types of porcelain crowns and both are amazing but there is a difference and i will share that secret with you as well.
Zirconium crowns which are crafted from individual blocks of porcelain and LAYERED CROWNS which are believed to be more esthetic as they are built up layer by layer of porcelain.
But the most important that i will say , is that no single type stands a chance of lasting longer in the mouth than another if they are made to fit as properly as all crowns should be made.

03/23/2024

03/22/2024

Hesitant about the BRIDGE? Here some pros :
- SAVE your TIME - as bridge can be done in 2 appointments and in usually just 3 weeks apart when implants most often take several months before the final work can be completed.
-SAVE your MONEY - Bridges are also usually, if not always, significantly less expensive than implant.

03/22/2024

DENTAL HYGIENE
is very important to keep your teeth well cleaned and properly maintained. Going to the dentist on a regular basis is very important. Most people need their teeth cleaned at least twice a year and , again, this includes everyone of us, even me as a dentist. Hygienists can get in our mouths better than any of us and they can get stuff off our teeth which is impossible for us to get off ourselves. Not only this but also dentist coming in to check our teeth is extremely important. She/He can find things very early on and before things get to be really expensive. The problem with us finding things ourselves is usually means we have a really big problem. And i am not saying all those things because i am a dentist myself but because i have learnt most of this for myselff but the hard way!

03/22/2024

It seems like there are thousands of different teeth whitening products available. I dont over recommend OTC products because i feel it is much safer for teeth whitening to be done under supervision. But i am very much into helping my patients even if they chose to use OTC and check their teeth time to time for them.

The type of teeth whitening i like to use and which i feel is both most effective as well as extremely save is having impressions taken of the mouth so special custom fit whitening treays can be made and then whitening gel can be placed in the trays and worn for periods of time.
In - office whitening under special lights can be also done but i am personally not a big fan of those as people's teeth very often become extremely sensitive

03/22/2024

Just EXTRACTED YOUR TOOTH? Here few advices how to take care about it.
Do Not spit or suck through a straw for the next 24 hours after tour tooth/teeth is /are removed. This can cause the clot to break which then causes a very painful dry socket . If you feel like any bleeding persists, although very rarely does it, keep placing 2 or 3 gauze squares over the extraction site every 15-30 minutes or so.

Giving my patients beautiful smile , in the outmost affordable manner is the number one priority.

03/21/2024