Cross Creek Dental

02/02/2026

Schedule an Appointment 🗓

Making an appointment at the dentist is one of the best ways to celebrate February's theme. The more time they spend with their dental professionals, the more comfortable they'll be when they visit. It is encouraged for children to have regular cleanings every 6 months. If you schedule an appointment in February, your child's second appointment will fall just-in-time before back-to-school in August.

02/02/2026

02/01/2026

Children and adolescents with poor oral health are more likely to have oral pain, miss school, and perform poorly in school than their peers with better oral health. Prevention and early intervention in childhood and adolescence are important because oral health impacts a person's overall health and well-being throughout their life. Dental visits for children and adolescents are important. During visits, children, adolescents, and parents can learn about oral hygiene, fluoride, injury prevention, and nutrition.
Call 910-868-6001 to schedule your child's dental visit!

01/28/2026

If you’re not flossing, 40% of your teeth stay dirty every single day.

Brushing alone cleans about 60% of tooth surfaces — the areas you can see and easily reach. The remaining 40% sits between the teeth, where toothbrush bristles cannot effectively pe*****te. These tight contact points are where dental plaque accumulates most easily.

Plaque trapped between teeth is a leading cause of gum inflammation, bleeding gums, bad breath, and early cavities. Over time, if it isn’t removed, plaque hardens into tartar and increases the risk of periodontal disease and bone loss — even in people who brush twice daily.

This is why daily flossing is essential. Dental floss is designed to clean interdental spaces and disrupt harmful bacteria before damage begins.

Brushing protects visible surfaces.
Flossing protects long-term oral health.

01/27/2026

🦷 the more you know...

01/26/2026

Dental X-rays are not taken randomly or without purpose. They help dentists see problems that cannot be detected by a visual examination alone. Many dental issues develop silently, without pain or obvious signs.

X-rays allow dentists to detect hidden tooth decay between teeth, identify bone loss caused by gum disease, and find decay under existing fillings or crowns. These areas are impossible to evaluate accurately without imaging.

They also help detect infections at the tip of the tooth root and provide a complete view of the teeth and jawbone before dental procedures. This ensures treatments are planned correctly and safely.

Regarding safety, modern dental X-rays use very low radiation levels. Digital X-ray technology, protective lead aprons, and strict guidelines make the exposure minimal and safe.

For most patients, the benefit of early detection and prevention far outweighs the extremely small risk. Dental X-rays remain a safe and essential part of maintaining long-term oral and overall health.

01/25/2026

Please check back with us in case there are any updates/changes. Stay safe out there!

01/21/2026

💫 Did you know...

01/19/2026

🍿 Happy National Popcorn Day🍿

Popcorn poses dental risks from hard, unpopped kernels that can crack teeth or damage fillings, fibrous hulls (husks) that get stuck in the gumline causing irritation or abscesses, and its starch content, which feeds plaque bacteria, leading to decay.

01/18/2026

☕️ Enjoy a gourmet coffee today... and then call us at 910-868-6001 to schedule your teeth whitening appointment🦷