by Dr. Ricky Carlyle | May 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that you see a dentist regularly for routine visits in order to prevent and treat oral disease. For some individuals, this means visiting with the dentist every 6 months, whereas others may visit more frequently! No... by Dr. Ricky Carlyle | May 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Flossing is important whether you’re busy working a 40 hour work week or relaxing using that PTO on vacation! By regularly flossing, you are preventing plaque and bacteria from being able to stick between the surfaces of your teeth which over time can lead to a cavity... by Dr. Ricky Carlyle | May 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Believe it or not, there are different types of stain that can affect our teeth: extrinsic and intrinsic stain. Extrinsic stain involves staining on the surface of the teeth, which is where it is typically caused by coffee, tea, or food or drink where particles... by Dr. Ricky Carlyle | May 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
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... by Dr. Ricky Carlyle | May 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
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... by Dr. Ricky Carlyle | Apr 26, 2022 | Dentistry
Finding a dentist can be tough! To be fair, when it comes to healthcare, finding someone you trust can be hard, which makes it even more difficult when it comes to someone working on you and your family’s teeth. The American Dental Association (ADA) offers some... by Dr. Ricky Carlyle | Apr 26, 2022 | Dentistry
Everyone is different and everyone’s smile is different as well! This means each person’s needs and desires change when it comes to their smile. At Carlyle Dental located in Kinston, NC, just a short drive away from Pink Hill, NC, we understand this and want to... by Dr. Ricky Carlyle | Apr 26, 2022 | Dentistry, General Dentistry
If you are local to Winterville, NC you may know it can be difficult to find a great local family dentist when there are so many to choose from! Luckily, you can stop searching because Carlyle Dental is available to you and located just a short drive away in Kinston,... by Dr. Ricky Carlyle | Apr 26, 2022 | Dentistry, General Dentistry
Has finding a dentist been a challenge for you? Well, it doesn’t have to be a problem any longer! At Carlyle Dental located in Kinston, North Carolina, we are just a short drive away from the Ayden, North Carolina area. At Carlyle Dental, we are a local family dental... by Dr. Ricky Carlyle | Jul 26, 2021 | Dentistry, General Dentistry
Recently, Smile Direct Club has been in the news because of the way it is disrupting the dental & orthodontics industry. The company (and other lesser-known companies like it) promise customers a “self-treatment” option for misaligned teeth using mail-order...