Stains on your tooth enamel can have a serious impact on your quality of life by hampering your self-confidence. Rather than live with the embarrassment of a dull, yellow smile, many people will contact H.T. Macon Sapp, DDS to schedule a whitening consultation. The training and experience that Dr. Macon Sapp has received can help you wade through the hyperbolic... read more »
Did you know that there is an orthodontic aligner system that is so easy to use it simply snaps into place? Our team at H.T. Macon Sapp, DDS can design a set of Invisalign® clear orthodontic aligners that can do just that. They are form-fitted to your teeth and removable, just by simply locking them over your teeth with minimal... read more »
How was your oral health care for last year? Did you continually take the necessary steps to ensure your overall oral health care needs were met? The most important facet of oral health care is the daily upkeep necessary for healthy teeth and gums. One great month of oral health care does not give allowance for a subpar month the... read more »
At Durham Dentistry in Durham, North Carolina, Dr. Macon Sapp and Dr. Baxter Sapp are excited to help you achieve a vibrant, healthy smile throughout the year. A healthy smile is one of your most valuable assets, as it can elevate your self-confidence as well as your overall health. At our practice, we strive to help you maintain your smile... read more »
Your oral health care begins with you. If you don’t take care of your teeth, they will not be able to perform their task. Bad oral hygiene can lead to all sorts of negative consequences in our teeth, our gums, and even throughout our entire body. Luckily, caring for your teeth does have to be an overwhelming task, and only... read more »
If a tooth is severely damaged or decayed to the point where your dentist can’t save it with a root canal, he might need to extract the tooth. Once your gums have completely healed following the extraction, your dentist can start the process of replacing the tooth with a dental bridge. For all intents and purposes, this is a single... read more »
Every day the natural processes of the bacteria in your mouth, as well as the acidic foods and beverages you enjoy, can cause a microscopic erosion of the minerals in your tooth enamel. As this happens it can create microscopic channels through the enamel layer to the sensitive dentin layer inside each one of your teeth. Fortunately, exposing your teeth... read more »
As hard as tooth enamel is, it is not impervious to the forces that can be applied by an accidental fall or the pressures exerted by grinding your teeth. When a large chip or fracture occurs, it might not cause pain, but it can still lead to future complications. The affected area can serve as a harbor for bacteria to... read more »
If you’ve had a tooth extracted in the past, whether it was due to severe tooth decay, gum disease or an oral injury, you might be interested in exploring your restoration options. One of the most effective options your dentist, Dr. Macon Sapp, recommends for completely replacing an extracted tooth is to have a dental implant installed. The process of... read more »
Your tooth enamel is very hard and durable. More durable in fact that your bones. Unfortunately, there are still times when an accidental hard fall, a blow to the face can impart enough force to crack tooth enamel. In some cases, the crack can be so severe that it damages the critical interior structures of the tooth. The most common... read more »