Andrew H. Gibson, DDS • Tamara M. Caouette, DDS
Dana A. Durlach, DMD • Amber H. Connar, DMD
Bethany A. Herbert, DMD Ph.D
Keep Baby Teeth Healthy Did you know that primary teeth are just as important to keep cavity-free as permanent teeth? Although primary teeth are meant to fall out eventually, they still need to remain healthy for the time that they are around. An untreated cavity on...
Who We Are Smileworks General and Cosmetic Dentistry is a dental office in Mount Pleasant, SC that treats patients of all ages. With convenient hours and a central location within Charleston County, Smileworks is the best dental office for your whole family. Our locally owned and...
Teeth are made from pulp, dentin, enamel, and cementum. Enamel is the outermost coating of the tooth, and it is the strongest tissue in the body. Enamel can withhold stress from chewing and other external forces, but as with everything else, it has its limits....
Dentistry is an industry that constantly evolves. There are many aspects of the trade that have remained consistent over the centuries, while others have been replaced with more current technologies. Fillings remain a gray area. Old Tooth Fillings Since the 1800’s, dentists have historically used various forms...
The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that patients pay a visit to their dentist office at least once every six months. This should be considered a baseline minimum in addition to regular brushing and flossing. If you are not seeing your dentist twice a year,...
Finding a trusted dentist in Mount Pleasant that you can bring your whole family to see is easier than you may think! It is important to find a great local dentist, and one that you know will always be available 24 hours a day to...
At our dental office, we see patients of all ages. We like to say that your whole family can be our patients. The only family member that we do not normally see is your sweet family pet! Did you know that maintaining the oral hygiene...
You come to see the dentist with complaints of an aching tooth. The dental hygienist takes an x-ray of the area. The dentist comes into the room and starts rattling off dental terms that sound a little strange and hands you a referral to see...
No two dental patients are built exactly the same. For each patient that enters the dentist office, the dental hygienist will assess their needs and determine which type of cleaning will be necessary that day. Types of Dental Cleanings Prophylaxis The most common type of cleaning is general...
Did you know that it is just as important to care for primary teeth as it is to properly care for permanent teeth? Children’s dental health is essential to oral development. Left untreated, cavities in primary teeth can affect the permanent teeth below. Regular visits...
