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• 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: Dec. 24, 2015

Are brushing and flossing enough to keep your teeth and gums healthy? While these oral hygiene practices are important to oral health, they often miss plaque and tartar in hard Read More

• posted: Jun. 07, 2018

Tooth-colored fillings offer an effective, more attractive alternative to silver amalgam fillings. Our Outer Banks, NC, dentists--Dr. Markus Heyder, Dr. Ashley Parham, and Dr. Gunther Heyder of Atlantic Dentistry in Read More

• posted: Jun. 06, 2016

Cosmetic fillings are an excellent option if you hate the look of silver fillings. Your Kitty Hawk, NC dentists at Atlantic Dentistry, Dr. Markus Heyder, Dr. John Fameth, and Dr. Read More

• posted: Nov. 13, 2013

Universally valued, teeth whitening treatments are available to satisfy every time frame and purpose.  In the constantly evolving world of cosmetic dentistry teeth whitening remains at the top of dental Read More

• posted: Dec. 31, 2020

Professional teeth whitening is done in your dentist’s office under the supervision of a dental professional. It is a safe and effective treatment to remove stains from your teeth. Dr. 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. 07, 2017

When we think of clean teeth, we think about our toothbrushes and toothpaste. Essential as they are, you also need daily flossing, says the American Dental Association. Flossing removes sticky, germ-filled plaque 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