Attending a routine dental checkup and cleaning every six months is an important aspect of maintaining strong teeth and a healthy mouth. Every one of these appoints administered at Bull City Smiles Cosmetic & Family Dentistry, Debora Bolton DDS has been carefully designed to clean, exam, and address the wide range of factors that contribute to maintaining good oral health.... read more »

Have you ever thought about which foods are healthy for your smile? Although all foods inevitably wear down teeth slightly due to the chewing mechanism, it is hard to wear teeth out if you are adequately taking care of them. This includes through the use of making healthy food choices. The excitement of a better smile awaits with healthy food... read more »

Protect your smile with the right toothbrush! When you go to the store, it can be a little overwhelming with all the different choices with multiple sizes, shapes, brands, and styles. Dr. Debora Bolton and our professional staff want to help you find the right fit for you, so follow these tips when finding a toothbrush right for you and... read more »

If you have ever suffered a lost tooth, it is important to have it replaced as soon as possible. The gaps where missing teeth once lay can become hotbeds for bacteria and even cause your face to sink in, making you look older than weaker than normal. Restore your smile with the benefits from one of the following tooth replacements:... read more »

Sometimes chips and small dental fractures go unnoticed or undetected. Even if the tooth isn’t overtly distressed, you should still seek professional treatment at Dr. Debora Bolton’s dental office in Durham, North Carolina. The microscopic textures in the damaged enamel can gradually start to trap food particles and bacterial plaque. This could eventually come to foster a large cavity in... read more »

Even damaged smiles can be made to look like new. Did you know two of the most highly effective varieties of tooth restoration therapies for improving the look of your smile are dental crowns and dental veneers, as both treatments cap or conceal troublesome areas of your teeth, but in different ways? To learn more about the sensational benefits of... read more »

Waking up in the morning with a toothache or discomfort in the underlying gums can be quite distressing. This is almost always a sign that something has traumatized the root of the tooth or other important structures. In a situation like this, you should not delay in having the tooth examined and treated at Bull City Smiles Cosmetic & Family... read more »

Does your smile seem a little off lately? Do your teeth appear to be getting longer or do your gums appear to be more flushed with color? If you have not been caring for them properly, it is possible you are beginning to experience the early stages of gum disease. Gum disease, also recognized as periodontal disease, is the result... read more »

Did you know that dental veneers are extremely thin shells, but extremely durable as well? Even if a tooth has suffered damage or slight misalignments, it may be possible for veneers to return a flawless smile to your mouth once again. Listed below are some common questions about dental veneers: What is a dental veneer? a.) A type of floss... read more »

Do you know what you should do to deal with a dental emergency? Do you ever think about what qualifies as a dental emergency? In general, there are a few problems you should know about—and a few options you can try to address these different emergencies. Would you be surprised to learn that having a tooth fall out is considered... read more »