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• posted: Mar. 07, 2023

While you don’t have to wait to start eating right, March is the month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics asks everyone to pay special attention to what goes into Read More

• posted: Feb. 28, 2023

Whether it’s a broken tooth or injured gums, a dental emergency can interfere with eating, speaking, or other day-to-day activities. According to the American Dental Association , you can sometimes Read More

• posted: Feb. 21, 2023

Kids are active, and with lots of activity comes the potential for mishaps. Before an emergency occurs, you’d be smart to stay informed about the problems your child may encounter. Here Read More

• posted: Feb. 14, 2023

Valentine’s Day is the holiday to celebrate all the treasured relationships in your life. It’s a time to honor love in all shapes and forms with cards, social gatherings, and Read More

• posted: Feb. 07, 2023

Many adults wonder if they should continue to receive fluoride treatments. Our team at Markus P. Heyder, DDS and Allison B. Heyder, DDS, PA wants to set the record straight Read More

• posted: Jan. 31, 2023

Our teeth perform several vital roles for us. We use them to bite and chew, to help form words, to support our facial structure. And never underestimate the power of Read More

• posted: Jan. 24, 2023

Most of us know that unpleasant feeling. You’re happily enjoying an icy milkshake with lunch or having a piping hot cappuccino break, and suddenly an innocent binge turns to cringe—your Read More

• posted: Jan. 17, 2023

Time to brush! So, you make sure you gently brush the plaque off the outside surfaces of your teeth. You want to present a gleaming smile to the world, after Read More

• posted: Jan. 10, 2023

You’ve learned a lot from your dentist and your family about how to take care of your teeth. You brush and floss, you wear a mouthguard when you’re active, and Read More

• posted: Jan. 03, 2023

It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start Read More

• posted: Dec. 27, 2022

It’s no secret that New Year’s Eve is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the world. the doctor and our team love it too. It’s a fresh start, Read More

• posted: Dec. 20, 2022

The Good News Carbohydrates are one of the body’s essential macronutrients (along with protein and fat). We use carbs to convert the food we eat into energy. How does this work? Read More

• posted: Mar. 16, 2021

If you are looking for dental implants in Kitty Hawk or Manteo, NC, consider choosing the experienced dentists at Atlantic Dentistry. Dr. Markus Heyder, Dr. Gunther Heyder, and Dr. Ashley Read More

• posted: Apr. 14, 2020

What would happen if you chose not to replace a missing tooth? From a sports-related injury to gum disease, there are many reasons why an adult may lose one or Read More

• posted: Dec. 10, 2020

Many oral health problems are preventable. Tooth decay is one of them, as is gum disease and its associated inflammation. At Atlantic Dentistry in Kitty Hawk and the Outer Banks, Read More

• posted: Jun. 23, 2020

How tooth-colored fillings from your Outer Banks Dentist can help you have a beautiful smile Dental fillings are much more beautiful than they used to be, and they still offer the Read More