February Is National Gum Disease Awareness Month, Health Experts Warn It Remains the Leading Cause of Tooth Loss in Adults
February is National Gum Disease Awareness Month, and Carolina Dental Specialty Center is urging residents of Eastern North Carolina to take gum health seriously and seek care from trained periodontal specialists rather than relying solely on routine dental visits. Gum...
Carolina Dental Specialty Center Extends After-Hours and Weekend Emergency Care Through the Holiday Season
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. – With holiday schedules and busier days ahead, Carolina Dental Specialty Center is ensuring patients have access to urgent dental care outside standard business hours. During the peak of the holiday season, the practice will remain available for...
Carolina Dental Specialty Center Encourages Healthier Habits During Dental Hygiene Month and Halloween Season
As October marks both National Dental Hygiene Month and Halloween, Carolina Dental Specialty Center is reminding patients that good oral health and sweet treats can coexist with the right care and awareness. Led by periodontist Dr. Jose Arauz, Carolina Dental...
Carolina Dental Specialty Center Sounds Alarm Over “Heavy Soda” Trend and Its Threat to Oral Health
As a sugary drink trend dubbed “heavy soda” spreads across social media and fueling stations, Dr. Arauz and the team at Carolina Dental Specialty Center are speaking out about the serious risk this craze poses to teeth and gums. In...
Is Your Mouth Trying to Tell You Something? Five Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore.
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. – Bleeding gums, persistent bad breath and even minor tooth discomfort can be easy to dismiss, but experts at Carolina Dental Specialty Center say those subtle signs may be your body’s way of signaling a bigger issue. “Your...
Not Just for Looks: How Dental Implants Can Transform Your Health
When most people think of dental implants, they picture a better smile. But according to Dr. Arauz at Carolina Dental Specialty Center, the benefits of implants go far beyond appearance. “Dental implants are not just cosmetic,” Dr. Arauz said. “They...
Carolina Dental Specialty Center Urges Dental Hygiene This Father’s Day
JACKSONVILLE, N.C., — As Father’s Day approaches, experts from the Carolina Dental Specialty Center are encouraging families to prioritize dental hygiene, emphasizing its critical role in cardiovascular health. The center, led by Dr. Jose I. Arauz, a board-certified periodontist, urges...
Carolina Dental Specialty Center Highlights Impact of Hormonal Changes on Gum Health, During Women’s Health Month
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. — In recognition of Women’s Health Month, Carolina Dental Specialty Center is raising awareness about the connection between hormonal changes and an increased risk of gum disease throughout a woman’s life. From puberty and menstruation to pregnancy and...