Zack Walker, DDS Blog

Dentures have long been a trusted method for replacing several missing teeth. Prosthetic crowns affixed to a base that is designed to look like your gums, this option looks, fits, and feels natural — but not right at first. Dentures and partials come with an adjustment period of one to two months. During this time you may experience sore gums, excess saliva, and other side effects. By following a few steps, you can breeze through this adjustment phase to enjoy all the benefits of a beautiful and properly-functioning tooth replacement!

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One of the best ways to improve the appearance of your smile without investing significant time or money into cosmetic dentistry is through teeth whitening. By lifting stains and discoloration, it helps you enjoy teeth that look more youthful and vibrant. You have a few options when it comes to how you will whiten: including with a teeth whitening treatment in Kernersville or by trying a whitening toothpaste. The second option can save you money, but does it really work? Keep reading to find our answer.

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Patients who choose dental implants for their tooth replacement have a lot to look forward to, most importantly a sturdy tooth replacement that looks natural and promotes better oral health over a lifetime. Dental implant procedures are over 95% successful in healthy candidates, but they can occasionally fail. Keep reading to learn the most common indicators of dental implant failure — and how to keep it from happening to you.

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This month, we have some exciting news to share — our team is growing! We are pleased to announce that Dr. Zack Walker will soon join us in providing excellence in dentistry to our beloved patients. As the son of two skilled dentists (whom you may already know quite well), dentistry is truly in Dr. Zack’s blood. Keep reading to learn more about the newest dentist in Kernersville!

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As summer arrives and things really start to heat up, you may be thinking about ways you can improve your smile to feel fully confident for everything that comes your way during June, July, and August. There’s one easy way to make your teeth look dramatically younger and more vibrant — and it’s something you can do at home! Keep reading to learn more about at-home teeth whitening in Kernersville and why this is a wonderful option for a summer-white smile.

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Do you have gaps in your smile? Dental implants are a comprehensive tooth replacement that can complete a smile after the loss of one, two, or an entire arch of teeth. There are other options in tooth replacement to be sure, but nothing comes as close to offering the stability and security of dental implants in Kernersville. Keep reading to learn more about dental implants, including their benefits and whether or not you are a good candidate for this solution.

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Dental implants in Kernersville are simply the best way to complete a smile after tooth loss. They’re booming in popularity — and questions still remain for many. To help set fact from fiction about this fabulous method of tooth replacement, we’ve put together an FAQ. Keep reading for the answers to your top 8 questions about dental implants.

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Are you 100% happy with the appearance of your front teeth? If not, getting porcelain veneers is a wonderful way to transform your smile. Whatever your dental cosmetic woes, veneers can fix them all at once. And want to know the best thing about veneers? Unlike your natural teeth, veneers hardly ever, ever stain. Keep reading to find out why… and how you can help your restorations last for years and years to come.

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April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, which makes it the perfect time to sit down and talk about this disease — and why getting a routine screening is one of the most important things you can do for your oral and overall health. You can have an oral cancer screening performed by your dentist in Kernersville at the end of your next checkup and cleaning. It shouldn’t take more than a few minutes, and it could save your life — literally. Keep reading to find out more about how.

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Choosing the best dentist in Kernersville will ensure that you and your loved ones enjoy clean, healthy, long-lasting smiles — but, really, how could you be so lucky to find the best? There are a lot of options for a dentist in our area, but we urge you not to play the “guess and test” game with your smile. Instead, follow our tips to get the information you need to make a truly informed decision. Keep reading to find out more about how to find the right dentist for your smile! We’re pretty sure your search will lead you right to the office of Dr. Veronica S. Walker.

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