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Wishing all our moms a happy Mother’s Day!
posted: May 03, 2022.

"Motherhood: All love begins and ends there." - Robert Browning We would like to take this moment to thank all the great moms out there for being so great during their Read more
Symptoms That Could Mean You Need a Root Canal
posted: Apr. 26, 2022.

Every tooth packs a lot of layers in a very small area. The outer, visible part of our tooth, the crown, is covered in protective enamel, and the lower root Read more
Earth Day
posted: Apr. 19, 2022.

The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first Read more
How do I know if my gums are receding?
posted: Apr. 12, 2022.

Gum recession, a common result of gum disease, occurs when the gum tissue that surrounds the teeth wears away or pulls back, forming pockets between the gumline and exposing more Read more
The Best Situations For Dental Crowns
posted: Apr. 06, 2022.

This simple restoration might be all you need to restore your oral health. Has Dr. Tracie Legette of College Lakes Family Dentistry in Fayetteville, NC, recently told you that you need Read more
Oral Cancer Awareness Month
posted: Apr. 05, 2022.

Happy Oral Cancer Awareness Month! We know oral cancer can be kind of a scary topic, but it’s worth using this opportunity to learn about the disease and spread knowledge Read more
Clean Toothbrush/Healthy Toothbrush
posted: Mar. 29, 2022.

We’ve all learned a lot about keeping healthy lately. Thorough hand washing, disinfecting cell phones and keyboards, wiping down shopping carts and door handles—all these low-maintenance cleaning habits can have Read more
How effective is whitening toothpaste?
posted: Mar. 22, 2022.

The American Dental Association encourages you to brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste to prevent dental problems such as tooth decay, bad breath, sensitive teeth, and gingivitis. Beyond Read more
St. Patrick's Day: Celtic pride, green shamrocks, and lucky charms!
posted: Mar. 15, 2022.

“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must Read more
Alleviate Tooth Sensitivity
posted: Mar. 08, 2022.

If a sip of ice water, spoonful of ice cream, or piping hot latte is enough to send shivers up your spine from tooth sensitivity, be assured you are not Read more
Are your teeth ready for the big day?
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.

Capturing the Moment At College Lakes Family Dentistry we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the Read more
Adults Can Get Cavities Too
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.

Sure, you brush your teeth and floss regularly, so you might think you’re off the hook when it comes to the dental chair. However, it’s just as important for adults Read more
The Science of Sugar
posted: Feb. 15, 2022.

Some languages have many different words for love. Some have many different words for snow. One language even has different words for a tasty layered sandwich. Is that a hoagie Read more
Teeth Whitening Options, Which Is Best For You?
posted: Feb. 10, 2022.

Which whitening is right for you?Many of our patients at College Lakes Family Dentistry in Fayetteville, NC, have been asking us about brightening their teeth lately, and today we thought Read more
The Transformation of Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.

Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the Read more
February is Heart Month
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.

The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been Read more