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Skin Cancer Protection: Don’t Forget Your Lips! We know that our patients are smart and you all lather yourself and your loved ones in sunscreen anytime you go outside in the Cornelius sun. You wear your sunglasses, and maybe even a wide-brimmed hat. But do you protect your lips?

The technology of dental medicine is advancing by the minute. There are now sophisticated techniques for diagnosing and tracking oral cancer, correcting crooked teeth in less than a year, treating periodontitis (advanced gum disease) without surgery, and many more. Yet, when it comes down to diagnosing issues and creating an effective treatment plan, nothing beats… (Read More)

Well, if you’re reading this you have already made it through teething, but the same cannot be said for a newborn. We at Whalen Dentistry care about the health of our Cornelius patients and that’s why we want to provide you with useful knowledge about how to care for a baby that needs teething relief…. (Read More)

There is a good chance you have heard Dr. Whalen or someone else at Whalen Dentistry mention the term ‘bruxism’ and discuss the problems it can cause for your oral health. At the office, we talk about a lot of technical dental stuff that doesn’t necessarily concern our Cornelius patients, but bruxism is something we… (Read More)

Why Are My Teeth Sensitive? There are a ton of specialized toothpastes, mouthwashes, and toothbrushes available to Cornelius residents suffering from sensitive teeth. It is a very common problem that lots of products claim they can solve, but have you ever wondered why it exists? Today, we at Whalen Dentistry would like to explain what… (Read More)

You did it! You got the consultation, booked the appointment, and you actually showed up on the big day. You saw the dentist and now all of that effort has left you hungry! The question is: what can you eat after having dental work done?