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Studies conducted in 2016 found that 43% of children ages two and up had cavities; that’s a decrease from 2012 study results that found cavities in 50% of children in the same age group. While that drop gives us hope, it means tooth decay still affects 43 out of 100 children ages two and up. … (Read More)

Studies conducted in 2016 found that 43% of children ages two and up had cavities; that’s a decrease from 2012 study results that found cavities in 50% of children in the same age group. While that drop gives us hope, it means tooth decay still affects 43 out of 100 children ages two and up. … (Read More)

Bonding is a versatile cosmetic and restorative dental procedure that can be performed on patients of all ages. It can repair damage, fill gaps, and improve the look and structure of teeth. Whalen Dentistry wants all our patients to enjoy healthy, confident smiles, and if your child faces problems with chipped, misshapen, or gapped teeth,… (Read More)

Did you know the same plaque that decays your teeth can cause major heart problems? What if you could fight plaque and heart failure both by improving your oral health? Whalen Dentistry in Cornelius is here to tell you more! Someone dies from a heart attack every minute, according to the American Heart Association, and… (Read More)

If you have a crooked tooth, odd spaces between your teeth, or a poor bite, you might be considering all of your orthodontic options. Orthodontics is a specialty in dentistry that realigns your bite and teeth for the best possible look and function.  Did you know that our ancestors had naturally larger jaws? This meant… (Read More)

Most adults spend a lot of time, effort, and sometimes money to keep their teeth as white as possible. White teeth are considered one of the most important aspects of physical attractiveness in modern culture. If you notice your child’s teeth looking yellow, you may have some cause for concern, but there are plenty of possible… (Read More)

Millions of people of all ages use orthodontics to straighten their teeth each year. Clear aligner therapies like Invisalign® are popular not only because they are invisible and removable, but also because they are difficult to break or damage. However, not all teeth can be straightened with clear aligner orthodontics, and even clear or tooth-colored systems… (Read More)

Imagine this, you have come to see Cornelius’ dentist, Dr. Ryan Whalen at Whalen Dentistry, for a cleaning and routine checkup. The cleaning goes well, but then Dr. Ryan Whalen tells you that you have a cavity. You’ve been dreading the possibility of this news, and now you fear that something must be wrong since… (Read More)

There are so many things to be concerned about when you find out you’re expecting. Eating right, taking enough vitamins, getting enough rest, telling your husband there is no way you are naming your firstborn son Bud Light… but what about your teeth? There’s an old saying, “you lose a tooth for every baby” but… (Read More)

Thumb sucking is a normal behavior for babies and young children. But just how normal? More than 75% of little ones suck their thumbs, fingers, hands, pacifiers, or other items such as the corner of a blanket during these early years. Most kids stop this behavior on their own between the ages of three and… (Read More)