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127Smile Carolina Dental Group Blog</h1> 128 129 130 131 </div> 132 </div> 133 </div> 134 </section> 135 136 137 138 <div class="content-container"> 139 140 141 142 <div class="post-674 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-uncategorized" id="post-674"> 143 144 <h2 class="storytitle"> 145 <a href="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/could-your-old-dentures-be-putting-you-at-risk-for-oral-cancer/" rel="bookmark">Could Your Old Dentures Be Putting You at Risk for Oral Cancer?</a> 146 </h2> 147 148 <p class="date">September 22, 2026</p> 149 150 <div class="storycontent"> 151 152 153 154 155 <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="alignleft size-full is-resized"><a href="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/could-your-old-dentures-be-putting-you-at-risk-for-oral-cancer/" class="block-image-link"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="800" height="534" src="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AdobeStock_470427049-1.jpeg" alt="Patient with dentures rubbing their cheek" class="wp-image-676" style="aspect-ratio:1.4982401571580584;width:300px;height:auto" srcset="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AdobeStock_470427049-1.jpeg 800w, https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AdobeStock_470427049-1-767x512.jpeg 767w, https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AdobeStock_470427049-1-400x267.jpeg 400w, https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AdobeStock_470427049-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AdobeStock_470427049-1-550x367.jpeg 550w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></a></figure></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Most denture wearers expect some issues as their restoration ages—a little slipping here, some soreness there, occasional irritation. These are often characterized as minor inconveniences, and for some, they are. However, what many patients don’t realize is that chronically ill-fitting <a href="https://smilecarolinasc.com/dentures-partials.html">dentures</a> can raise the risk of something far more serious: oral cancer. Keep reading to learn how several risk factors can combine to create the perfect conditions for this deadly disease.</p><a class="read-more" href="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/could-your-old-dentures-be-putting-you-at-risk-for-oral-cancer/">(Read More)</a> 156 157 158 159 </div> 160 161 </div> 162 163 164 165 <div class="post-673 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-uncategorized" id="post-673"> 166 167 <h2 class="storytitle"> 168 <a href="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/caring-for-senior-parent-during-implant-surgery-recovery/" rel="bookmark">How to Care for Your Older Parent Recovering from Dental Implant Surgery</a> 169 </h2> 170 171 <p class="date">August 27, 2026</p> 172 173 <div class="storycontent"> 174 175 176 177 178 <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/caring-for-senior-parent-during-implant-surgery-recovery/" class="block-image-link"><img decoding="async" width="300" height="200" src="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/caring-for-senior-parent-during-implant--300x200.jpeg" alt="Man with his arm around smiling older father." class="wp-image-672" srcset="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/caring-for-senior-parent-during-implant--300x200.jpeg 300w, https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/caring-for-senior-parent-during-implant--1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/caring-for-senior-parent-during-implant--768x512.jpeg 768w, https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/caring-for-senior-parent-during-implant-.jpeg 1429w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100v
178w, 300px" /></a></figure></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Many seniors rely on their grown children to help take care of them. Maybe you’re used to caring for your elderly parent, but now that they’ve elected to get <a href="https://smilecarolinasc.com/dental-implants.html">dental implants</a>, you’re at a bit of a loss for knowing what to do! No worries – here are a few tips for effectively supporting them during their dental implant surgery recovery.</p><a class="read-more" href="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/caring-for-senior-parent-during-implant-surgery-recovery/">(Read More)</a> 179 180 181 182 </div> 183 184 </div> 185 186 187 188 <div class="post-399 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-uncategorized" id="post-399"> 189 190 <h2 class="storytitle"> 191 <a href="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/what-to-expect-at-your-dental-implant-consultation/" rel="bookmark">What to Expect at Your Dental Implant Consultation</a> 192 </h2> 193 194 <p class="date">September 13, 2022</p> 195 196 <div class="storycontent"> 197 198 199 200 201 <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="alignleft size-medium is-resized"><a href="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/what-to-expect-at-your-dental-implant-consultation/" class="block-image-link"><img decoding="async" width="300" height="200" src="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/consult-1-300x200.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-428" style="width:-661px;height:-440px" srcset="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/consult-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/consult-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/consult-1.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></figure></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Missing teeth can affect several aspects of your life. Not only can having gaps in your smile be unsightly, but they can make it difficult to perform simple everyday tasks like eating and speaking. Fortunately, dental implants are a modern solution that’ll allow you to enjoy a strong and fully functioning smile once again. The first step on your journey towards a newly rebuilt grin is a dental implant consultation in Mount Pleasant. Read on to learn what to expect during your visit!</p><a class="read-more" href="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/what-to-expect-at-your-dental-implant-consultation/">(Read More)</a> 202 203 204 205 </div> 206 207 </div> 208 209 210 211 <div class="post-394 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-uncategorized" id="post-394"> 212 213 <h2 class="storytitle"> 214 <a href="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/knocked-out-teeth-explained-by-an-emergency-dentist-in-mount-pleasant/" rel="bookmark">Can I Put My Knocked-Out Tooth Back in Its Socket?</a> 215 </h2> 216 217 <p class="date">August 17, 2022</p> 218 219 <div class="storycontent"> 220 221 222 223 224 <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/knocked-out-teeth-explained-by-an-emergency-dentist-in-mount-pleasant/" class="block-image-link"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="300" height="200" src="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/knocked-1-300x200.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-426" srcset="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/knocked-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/knocked-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/knocked-1.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100v
224w, 300px" /></a></figure></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">While knocked-out teeth aren’t everyday occurrences, they happen more often than you’d think. The American Association of Endodontists, in fact, finds that over 5 million Americans get a knocked-out tooth every year. That said, it’s good to know if you can save one ahead of time. When you have that information, you’re more likely to get <a href="https://smilecarolinasc.com/emergency-dentistry.html">proper treatment</a>. Luckily, your emergency dentist in Mount Pleasant can give you this knowledge. Here’s a summary of whether you can put a knocked-out tooth in its socket, including why to see a dentist at once.</p><a class="read-more" href="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/knocked-out-teeth-explained-by-an-emergency-dentist-in-mount-pleasant/">(Read More)</a> 225 226 227 228 </div> 229 230 </div> 231 232 233 234 <div class="post-389 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-uncategorized" id="post-389"> 235 236 <h2 class="storytitle"> 237 <a href="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/vitamin-d-dental-implants-mount-pleasant/" rel="bookmark">How Can Vitamin D Increase Your Dental Implant Success?</a> 238 </h2> 239 240 <p class="date">July 6, 2022</p> 241 242 <div class="storycontent"> 243 244 245 246 247 <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/vitamin-d-dental-implants-mount-pleasant/" class="block-image-link"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="300" height="200" src="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/vitamin-d-300x200.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-420" srcset="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/vitamin-d-300x200.jpg 300w, https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/vitamin-d.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></figure></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">If you’re missing one or more of your teeth, you know how difficult it can be to complete daily tasks, like eating, speaking clearly, and smiling with confidence. The good news is that dental implants can replace the entirety of your missing teeth, therefore restoring the appearance and function of your smile. <a href="https://smilecarolinasc.com/dental-implants.html">Dental implants</a> have an incredible success rate of over 95%, but they aren’t completely indestructible. Read on to learn about how vitamin D plays a role in the success of your dental implants.</p><a class="read-more" href="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/vitamin-d-dental-implants-mount-pleasant/">(Read More)</a> 248 249 250 251 </div> 252 253 </div> 254 255 256 257 <div class="post-385 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-uncategorized" id="post-385"> 258 259 <h2 class="storytitle"> 260 <a href="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/do-dental-implants-in-mount-pleasant-stain-like-real-teeth/" rel="bookmark">Do Dental Implants Stain Like Real Teeth?</a> 261 </h2> 262 263 <p class="date">June 4, 2022</p> 264 265 <div class="storycontent"> 266 267 268 269 270 <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="alignleft size-full"><a href="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/do-dental-implants-in-mount-pleasant-stain-like-real-teeth/" class="block-image-link"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="300" height="200" src="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/stain-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-418"></a></figure></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">You wore your new white shirt to the restaurant and ordered ribs, what were you thinking?! Okay, that’s a silly stain-related hypothetical situation, but it’
270s certainly been done at some point in time. Dental implants in Mount Pleasant help you have a stellar smile, that’s for sure. But do dental implants stain like real teeth? Keep reading to find out from <a href="https://smilecarolinasc.com/dental-implants.html">your implant dentist</a>, as well as how to keep yours in pristine condition for years to come.</p><a class="read-more" href="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/do-dental-implants-in-mount-pleasant-stain-like-real-teeth/">(Read More)</a> 271 272 273 274 </div> 275 276 </div> 277 278 279 280 <div class="post-379 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-uncategorized" id="post-379"> 281 282 <h2 class="storytitle"> 283 <a href="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/dental-implant-surgery-in-mount-pleasant-ways-to-prepare/" rel="bookmark">3 Steps to Prepare for Dental Implant Surgery</a> 284 </h2> 285 286 <p class="date">May 8, 2022</p> 287 288 <div class="storycontent"> 289 290 291 292 293 <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="alignleft size-medium is-resized"><a href="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/dental-implant-surgery-in-mount-pleasant-ways-to-prepare/" class="block-image-link"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="300" height="200" src="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/surgery-1-300x200.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-424" style="width:-200px;height:-133px" srcset="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/surgery-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/surgery-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/surgery-1.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></figure></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Are you replacing any missing teeth with <a href="https://smilecarolinasc.com/dental-implants.html">dental implants</a>? If so, you can be sure to expect the ultimate support for your smile. Not only will they restore your bite, but they’ll also prevent tooth loss and facial changes. While the results sound promising, you might feel unsure of the procedure itself. Read on to learn three ways to prepare for dental implant surgery in Mount Pleasant so that you know what to expect!</p><a class="read-more" href="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/dental-implant-surgery-in-mount-pleasant-ways-to-prepare/">(Read More)</a> 294 295 296 297 </div> 298 299 </div> 300 301 302 303 <div class="post-374 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-uncategorized" id="post-374"> 304 305 <h2 class="storytitle"> 306 <a href="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/summer-vacation-in-mount-pleasant-visiting-your-dentist-prior-to/" rel="bookmark">4 Reasons to Visit Your Dentist Prior to Your Summer Trip</a> 307 </h2> 308 309 <p class="date">April 11, 2022</p> 310 311 <div class="storycontent"> 312 313 314 315 316 <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="alignleft size-full"><a href="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/summer-vacation-in-mount-pleasant-visiting-your-dentist-prior-to/" class="block-image-link"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="300" height="200" src="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/trip-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-416"></a></figure></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Are you getting ready for a well-deserved summer vacation? Whether you’re traveling abroad or heading to the beach, it’s exciting to plan for all the fun you can have! However, one major thing you might not want to overlook is your dental health. Keep reading to learn four reasons you should visit your dentist before a summer trip.</p><a class="read-more" href="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/summer-vacation-in-mount-pleasant-visiting-your-dentist-prior-to/">(Read More)</a> 317 318 319 320 </div> 321 322 </div> 323 324 325 326 <div class="post-364 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-uncategorized" id="post-364"> 327 328 <h2 class="storytitle"> 329 <a href="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/measures-of-dental-safety-during-covid-19-in-mount-pleasant/" rel="bookmark">COVID-19 & Dentistry: How Your Dentist Prepares For Your Visit Amid a Pandemic</a> 330 </h2> 331 332 <p class="date">January 27, 2021</p> 333 334 <div class="storycontent"> 335 336 337 338 339 <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="alignleft size-full is-resized"><a href="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/measures-of-dental-safety-during-covid-19-in-mount-pleasant/" class="block-image-link"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/covid-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-422" width="293" height="196" srcset="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/covid-1.jpg 800w, https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/covid-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/covid-1-768x513.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 293px) 100vw, 293px" /></a></figure></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Nearly a year ago, our lives were turned upside down as the novel COVID-19 virus spread into a global pandemic. In response, stay-at-home orders were put in place, face masks became a must-have item, and going to the dentist even for <a href="https://smilecarolinasc.com/preventive-dentistry.html">preventive care</a> was out of the question. Luckily, the last 10 months have given dentists across the U.S. the opportunity to re-open with new and improved sanitation measures that make everything from routine cleanings to extensive restorative work possible. Here are a few ways dental teams are practicing dental safety during COVID-19 in Mount Pleasant!</p><a class="read-more" href="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/measures-of-dental-safety-during-covid-19-in-mount-pleasant/">(Read More)</a> 340 341 342 343 </div> 344 345 </div> 346 347 348 349 <div class="post-357 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-uncategorized" id="post-357"> 350 351 <h2 class="storytitle"> 352 <a href="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/dental-safety-protocol-covid-19/" rel="bookmark">How Your Dentist Is Using PPE to Protect Patients and Themselves from COVID-19</a> 353 </h2> 354 355 <p class="date">May 12, 2020</p> 356 357 <div class="storycontent"> 358 359 360 361 362 <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="alignleft size-full is-resized"><a href="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/dental-safety-protocol-covid-19/" class="block-image-link"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/covid-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-413" width="278" height="278" srcset="https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/covid-1.jpg 400w, https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/covid-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://smilecarolinasc.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/covid-1-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 278px) 100vw, 278px" /></a></figure></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">For the past couple of months, you’ve been diligently adhering to the CDC’s recommended social distancing guidelines and staying home as much as you can. One day, one of your teeth starts hurting seemingly out of nowhere. You think you might have a cavity, but you’re a bit apprehensive to visit your dentist. Is it safe? Absolutely! Rest assured that your <a href="https://smilecarolinasc.com/for-patients.html">dentist</a> follows dental safety protocol by wearing much more PPE than they did before the pandemic struck. 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