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The 5 Stages of Tooth Decay — and How to Stop It Early

August 21, 2025

Most people think cavities appear overnight, but tooth decay is actually a slow, step-by-step process. If you understand the stages…

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How to Know If You Need a Root Canal or Endodontic Surgery

July 20, 2025

If you’re dealing with persistent tooth pain, swelling, or sensitivity, your dentist may mention terms like root canal or endodontic…

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Dental Implants vs. Bridges: Which Tooth Replacement Is Right for You?

July 18, 2025

If you’ve lost a tooth, choosing the right replacement option is a big decision. Dental implants and dental bridges are…

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Cedar Walk

Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Blog

July 24, 2018

How to Get Your Teeth Clean Before the Dentist

You might be diligent as far as your oral hygiene goes, but even the most frequent flosser forgets every now and again.
July 11, 2018

A Guide to Wisdom Teeth

With age comes wisdom. Specifically, wisdom teeth.
June 30, 2018

8 Travel Tips for Your Teeth

As you plan for your summer vacation, or even if your heading out the door today, it’s important to keep your dental […]
June 15, 2018

Discolored Teeth: Five Foods That Cause Stains

Proper oral hygiene is of course indispensable for maintaining a bright smile, but there is one other important bit of advice: Watch […]
May 16, 2018

Is Gum Contouring Right for You?

A healthy and attractive smile isn’t all about teeth – it’s the result of a harmonious relationship between your teeth, gums and […]
May 3, 2018

How to Look After Your Children’s Teeth

The importance of children’s teeth cannot be understated. Establishing a good oral health routine sooner rather than later can not only make […]
April 24, 2018

How Your Dentist Can Help You Look Younger

How good are you at guessing someone’s age? Can you place them in the right year — or even the right decade? […]
April 10, 2018

How Safe Is Tooth Whitening?

Over a decade of research has proven bleaching and other whitening methods to be both safe and effective.
March 20, 2018

What Are Veneers And How Should You Care For Them?

The right veneers are a quick way to a beautiful smile, and this treatment is perfect for people with teeth that are […]
March 7, 2018

Can Receding Gums Grow Back?

If you think your teeth look longer than they did before, it could be because of your gums. Gum recession happens for a number […]
February 27, 2018

9 Reasons to Get Invisalign That Have Nothing to Do With Looks

Invisalign is not all about vanity. It’s ironic that such a powerful product that has made leaps and bounds in orthodontics is […]
February 19, 2018

What is Holistic Dentistry?

Did you know Dr. Brikina takes a holistic approach to your dental treatment?
January 18, 2018

Benefits of Single-Tooth Dental Implants

Almost everyone will lose at least one adult tooth by the time they are a senior. Many might think that this is […]
January 10, 2018

What are the Health Benefits of Straight Teeth?

You may be surprised to know that the benefits of having properly aligned teeth extend far beyond a confident smile. According to […]
December 12, 2017

Happy Holidays from your Cedar Walk Dentistry Team!

Thank you so much to all of our patients around Charlotte for making this year a great one. We’ve loved seeing each […]
November 14, 2017

Breaking the Opioid Habit in Dentist Offices

Dr. Rao and Dr. Brikina want to be a part of the solution to the prescription opioid problem in dental offices.
November 9, 2017

Use Your Dental Insurance Before End of the Year (You Could Save Hundreds of Dollars)

Did you know that you could actually save hundreds of dollars by using your dental benefits before the end of the year?
October 10, 2017

What do Endodontists do? They are experts at saving teeth!

Do you have pain in and around your mouth? Sometimes, it is difficult to diagnose the cause or exact location of this […]
September 20, 2017

CONTINUING EDUCATION: Dentsply Sirona World 2017 Meeting

Last weekend, Dr. Brikina and Dr. Rao attended the Ultimate Dental Meeting in Las Vegas!
September 13, 2017

Are Our Genes to Blame for Tooth Decay?

Author: Karen E. Nelson, Ph.D.
August 31, 2017

Relaxing Summer Vacation With Friends to Kauai, Hawaii

Dr. Brikina, Dr. Rao and their two daughters recently met up with some of Dr. Rao’s dental school friends for a relaxing […]