My Blog

• posted: Dec. 09, 2025

Emergency rooms are for emergencies, so before you head to the hospital because of a dental problem, you need to ask yourself this question: Is what you're experiencing really a Read More

• posted: Dec. 02, 2025

Need some gift ideas for family members and friends who seem to have absolutely everything? Who are impossible to shop for? Who tell you not to worry, it’s the thought Read More

• posted: Nov. 25, 2025

Nothing is more welcome at the Thanksgiving table than your happy, healthy smile! Here are some ideas to keep your holiday smile looking and feeling its best. #1 Good Dental Hygiene Doesn’t Read More

• posted: Nov. 18, 2025

Like many other parts of the human body, teeth age. You may look at old photos and realize your smile was significantly brighter in the past than it is now. Read More

• posted: Nov. 11, 2025

Let’s talk about mouthguards and night guards—two crucial appliances that protect your teeth and jaw. We could talk about how important a mouthguard is when you lead an active life. Mouthguards Read More

• posted: Nov. 04, 2025

It’s peak cold and flu season, a time to be especially conscious about your health. We have some suggestions to help you navigate this contagious time of year, with bonus Read More

• posted: Oct. 28, 2025

If the scariest part of Halloween in KITTY HAWK, North Carolina is trying to figure out which treats are braces-friendly and which treats are braces-frightful, we have a fiendishly simple Read More

• posted: Oct. 21, 2025

Sports are great for children for a variety of reasons. Children can develop their motor skills, learn how to solve conflicts and work together, and develop their work ethics. As Read More

• posted: Oct. 14, 2025

Xerostomia might sound like a serious and rare condition, but it’s more common than you think. If you’ve been feeling like your mouth is constantly dry, you may already be Read More

• posted: Oct. 07, 2025

October’s here! A month when we celebrate the beauty of fall, the taste of pumpkin spice, the fun of Halloween in KITTY HAWK, North Carolina, and the healthy smiles which Read More

• posted: Sep. 30, 2025

Oral hygiene has always been an important part of maintaining overall health. For thousands of years, humans have found ways to keep their teeth and mouths clean. According to the Read More

• posted: Sep. 23, 2025

The human heart truly appreciates it when we eat healthy foods, don’t smoke, and exercise regularly. But there’s something else that can improve your heart’s longevity and you may not Read More

• posted: Sep. 16, 2025

At Markus P. Heyder, DDS and Allison B. Heyder, DDS, PA, we know most of our patients enjoy a cup of coffee or two throughout the day. But what many Read More

• posted: Sep. 09, 2025

As you age, it becomes even more important to take good care of your teeth and dental health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately one-fourth of Read More

• posted: Sep. 02, 2025

It’s finally football season, and whether you’re on the field, at the game, or watching at home with friends, it’s time to work on some defensive dental strategies. Taking the Field If Read More

• posted: Aug. 26, 2025

It was a small fall! A miniscule piece of popcorn! A minor foul on the basketball court! But now there’s a chip in your otherwise perfect smile. Is a chipped Read More