Have you ever heard someone say, “It was worse than a root canal?” Most of us in Greenville are used to hearing root canals compared to some genuinely unpleasant circumstances, but Dr. Bean would like set the record straight and talk about how root canals can do some serious dental good. As always, we are…
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Professional Dental Cleanings Make a Big Difference
You’ve been hearing it for years – “make sure to visit Dr. Bean twice a year for your regular cleanings.” Just in case you’ve ever wondered why regular dental cleanings are so important, we at Complete Dental Care would like to take this opportunity to let Greenville residents in on some information you don’t often…
5 Common Dental Myths: Fact or Fiction?
When it comes to ridiculous beliefs on dental hygiene and treatment, we’ve heard just about everything. However, the most dangerous ones usually aren’t quite so over the top. Unfortunately, a number of dental myths are floating all over Greenville, so Dr. Bean is here to put an end to the misinformation. Don’t feel bad if…
4 Facts about Dental Implants
Most Greenville residents will lose a tooth at some point in their lives, but that doesn’t mean your smile has to suffer. There are numerous ways to fix a lost tooth, but today, Dr. Bean would like to educate you about the best option for a healthy smile that will last a lifetime: dental implants….
Relief from Dry, Chapped, & Cracked Lips
We’re no strangers to extreme temperatures and dry weather in Greenville, and our lips are proof. Most of us experience chapped lips at some point during the year and it’s not uncommon to see lips that suffer from annoying, painful cracks. Here at Complete Dental Care we are very much attuned the oral health needs…
Diabetes and Oral Health: What Your Dentist Sees
It’s no secret that diabetes is a health condition that must be treated because of the problems it can cause throughout the body—including in your mouth. Consider that nearly 26 million children and adults in the U.S. who, according to the American Diabetes Association, have diabetes. Greenville dentist, Dr. Bean wants you to know the side…
DDS vs. DMD: A Dental Degree Breakdown
If you are looking for a dentist in Greenville, you may have picked up on the fact that there are two types of dental degrees – DDS and DMD. Perhaps you’ve noticed that there are far more of one than the other, or maybe they are split 50/50. Either way, you’re probably wondering what the…
Choosing the Right Dentist
It’s no secret that Greenville residents are careful about how they choose medical professionals for their family, but sometimes it’s not easy to find everything you want in a dentist. We at Complete Dental Care understand that choosing a dentist is no small feat, so we’ve put together this guide to picking a dentist for…
Ice Cravings – A Sign of Something Worse?
We all know someone who asks for extra ice just so they can chew on it. And we’ve probably all heard that chewing ice is not healthy for your teeth. So what’s the truth? Is it best to put a stop to ice chewing? Absolutely, and for more reasons than most people are aware of….
A Guide to Cavity Prevention
Imagine this- you have come to see Dr. Bean for a cleaning and routine check-up. The cleaning goes well, but then Dr. Bean tells you that you have a cavity. You’ve been dreading the possibility of this news and now you fear that something must be wrong, since you have been brushing and flossing regularly….