Did you know that February is “Children’s Dental Health Month.” In honor of that we are posting a blog on...you guessed it – Children’s Dental Health! We are going to cover when your child should see the dentist and how often, oral hygiene habits, and preparing for your dental appointments.

Do you have an unexplained sore throat? Wondering if your wisdom teeth could be the culprit? At Thrive Family Dental, we want to empower you to make the right decisions for your oral health, so we’re giving you all the information you need to make informed choices when it comes to wisdom teeth. Heres everything you need to know about the connection between sore throats and wisdom teeth:

Over the past decade there has been an abundance of new research on what is called the Oral-Systemic Health Link. This set of research has been focused on understanding how a person’s oral health impacts their overall health and visa-versa. There is now research supporting a link between poor oral health and increase risk for heart disease, stroke, and diabetes and several others. With this new information it is important to explore what this means for you.

The Thrive Family Dental Health Club is $35 for adults per month or to take a little off the top $395 for the year. The membership is open to anyone in the Greater Wilmington, NC area who doesn’t currently have dental insurance.

The answer is YES! Yes you should see the dentist when you are pregnant.There are three direct issues of how pregnancy can affect the mouth. So if you are pregnant call to make your appointment today at Thrive Family Dental to make sure everything is looking good.

At Thrive Family Dental, we want to make going to the dentist enjoyable! That's why we offer luxury amenities, affordable dental care, a calming environment, and puppies! Learn more about how we make going to the dentist suck less!

As a dentist, the question that I hear the most is “Why do I need a Deep Cleaning?” My answer is simple and straight forward. “You have a chronic and progressive disease – Gum Disease”

If you’re looking for a friendly, honest dentist who has a passion for helping patients succeed, Dr. Friberg would love to meet you!