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Posted May 27, 2023 / Blog, Patient Care
Dr. Jason Barganier

Teens & Prescription Opioid Use

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at least 40 Americans die from prescription opioid overdoses every day. As the opioid crisis grows, so does our expanded public knowledge—such as the realization that addiction to this family of drugs often begins with an innocent prescription. Many teens first experience opioids when a […]

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Posted May 13, 2023 / Blog, Dental Health
Dr. Jason Barganier

Can My Child Skip Visits to the Dentist?

You may think of our team at Carolina Complete Dental Care as part of your child’s defensive line keeping them safe from gum disease and tooth decay, but we’re also myth busters! You’ve probably heard one of the most common misconceptions we have to challenge: dentistry isn’t important until after children lose their baby teeth.  […]

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Posted April 13, 2023 / Blog, Dental Health, Patient Care
Dr. Jason Barganier

Down Syndrome & Dental Issues

Today, Carolina Complete Dental Care would like to discuss the unique dental characteristics of those with Down Syndrome. First teeth may arrive later. Children who have Down syndrome can get their first teeth anywhere from 12 to 24 months of age; they may not have a complete set of baby teeth until age 4 or […]

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Posted March 27, 2023 / Blog, Dental Health, Patient Care
Dr. Jason Barganier

Teens & Tobacco: Know the Risks

Today, Dr. Barganier, Dr. Zuffi, Dr. Williams, and Dr. McAdams of Carolina Complete Dental Care want to give teens the bottom line about tobacco use: there is no such thing as a “safe” or “safer” tobacco product. Every tobacco product contains nicotine in varying amounts—and not only is nicotine addictive, but it can also harm […]

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Posted March 13, 2023 / Blog, Dental Services
Dr. Jason Barganier

Social Stories: Support for Kids with Autism

In this blog article, Carolina Complete Dental Care discusses Social Stories™ and how they help provide emotional support to autistic kids with the goal of improving their dental (and other) experiences. A social story about going to the dentist follows specific criteria and story elements to reinforce a safe, detailed description of a dental visit […]

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Posted February 27, 2023 / Blog, Dental Services
Dr. Jason Barganier

Special Needs Dentistry: Everyone Deserves a Healthy Smile!

The Americans with Disabilities Act defines disability as a “physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.” (Specific examples of major life activities addressed by the ADA include functions such as caring for one’s self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing and learning.)  Disabilities may be congenital (present […]

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Posted February 13, 2023 / Blog, Patient Care
Dr. Jason Barganier

Grandparents, Grandkids & Dental Care

Carolina Complete Dental Care has been thinking about how much things have changed in the world of dentistry since today’s grandparents were growing kids themselves. Grandparents today are often very involved in the daily lives of their grandchildren—they may live close by, provide financial assistance, or assume childcare responsibilities for working parents. Since oral hygiene […]

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Posted January 27, 2023 / Blog, Dental Health
Dr. Jason Barganier

Why Are My Child’s Teeth Bumpy?

What are mamelons teeth? If you’re a new parent, whether your babe’s teeth are just emerging or they’re starting to fall out, you might wonder, “What are those bumps on their front teeth?”  Mamelons teeth appear in the front of the mouth (the incisors) both on top and bottom and are characterized by bumpy ridges. […]

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Posted January 13, 2023 / Blog, Dental Health
Dr. Jason Barganier

Can Children Have Gum Disease?

The smallest smiles in your family are as vulnerable to oral health issues as you are—likely even more so! Your oral hygiene regimen may already be thorough enough to keep your teeth free from cavities and your gums safe from gingivitis, but young ones typically need help brushing and flossing for years before their skills […]

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