Do I really need to floss?

A question that everyone in the world would like the answer to: Do I really need to floss? The answer…. drum roll please….. Yes, you really do need to floss! If you have ever heard the saying “floss the teeth you want to keep,” this is because it is true! Floss...

Is flossing twice a day worth it?

If you haven’t been a regular flosser, the time to start is now! Cleaning in-between your teeth is extremely important, which in turn can help you to prevent cavities and gum disease The American Dental Association recommends cleaning between the teeth daily with an...

IN A GALAXY NOT SO FAR AWAY…………

Emerging Technologies that will Change Your Visit to the Dentist By Ricky Carlyle, DDS Many of you may start reading this article praying that there is a way to get dental work done in the near future without having to get a “shot”!  Sorry but I don’t see that...

Phillips ZOOM Whitening System

By Chasity Smith, Dental Assistant As a Dental Assistant at Carlyle Dental I have seen multiple shades of teeth in the office. The most common question asked by our patients is “How can they get whiter teeth?” Our answer is always ZOOM! What is ZOOM? Philips ZOOM...

The Best Dentists in North Carolina

With the last day of May passing by so begins the onset of summer.  Our lives in Eastern North Carolina turn from focusing on getting our kids to school to how we can find time to go to the beach.  We are so blessed to have some of the best beaches in the world along...