Bear Town Dental

10/15/2026

With implant-supported dentures, you can eat the foods you have been missing. We are happy to walk patients through every step of the implant process from the initial evaluation to caring for the final denture, including payment and scheduling options. Ask us about implant-supported dentures today! (252) 638-8000

10/13/2026

After getting their wisdom teeth removed, most people fully recover from wisdom teeth removal in 3-4 days. In rare cases, recovery can take a week or more. While we will provide you with detailed guidelines for your particular situation, here are some general tips to help.
Try to eat soft foods like pasta, pudding, smoothies, or soup, making sure it’s not too hot. Drink plenty of fluids and avoid strenuous activity. Rinse your mouth gently with salt water as directed, and don’t start brushing your teeth until the second day. Use an ice pack on your face and take any medications as prescribed to ease pain or swelling. Try to avoid drinking through a straw and don’t eat hard, crunchy, or sticky foods. Finally, avoid smoking because it can slow healing.
Following these simple guidelines will ensure you’re taking the best care of yourself during recovery. If you have any other questions or concerns, please get in touch!

10/09/2026

10/08/2026

If you’ve ever wondered why the roof of your mouth has such an interesting texture, we’re here to share the hard (and soft) truth.

10/06/2026

When wisdom teeth are impacted, it means they are prevented from growing in properly. This may be caused by a physical barrier, such as other teeth. Impacted wisdom teeth can cause problems such as gum disease, decay, infections, cysts, or tumours.

If your wisdom teeth haven’t grown in, it doesn’t necessarily mean they are impacted. The teeth could simply be slow to develop or missing entirely. Every patient is different, so we examine the mouth and take X-rays to determine if the wisdom teeth are present and impacted. Visit our website for more information: beartowndental.com.

10/01/2026

While brushing and flossing help to remove plaque — and regular hygiene visits are important, too — fluoride is a secret weapon that helps in a different way.

This mineral not only has the power to prevent tooth decay, but it can also repair your teeth when they’re in the earliest stages of tooth decay.

When was your last in-office fluoride treatment? Call (252) 638-8000 today to schedule your next hygiene visit, and be sure to ask us if a fluoride treatment would be right for you.

09/29/2026

Loose-fitting dentures can slip and slide. They can rub against the gums and create sore spots. Ask us how dental implants can be used to secure dentures firmly in place.

09/24/2026

Receding gums are not necessarily a sign of aging.

Although gum recession has traditionally been associated with aging, it’s actually caused by things like grinding your teeth, brushing or flossing too hard, exposure to acidic drinks such as energy drinks, smoking, or frequent teeth whitening.

Fortunately, there’s a lot we can do to prevent gum recession. Regular checkups and oral hygiene appointments — as well as changing dental habits — can help keep gums healthy. Each case is different, so ask us for advice at your next check-up!

09/22/2026

When should you start brushing your baby’s teeth?

You can start cleaning your baby’s mouth with a soft, damp cloth even before their first tooth emerges. This will help them get used to having their mouth cleaned. Once their first tooth emerges, you can begin gently brushing their teeth with a baby toothbrush and a smear of children’s toothpaste. Clean their mouth and brush their teeth at least twice a day.