Blog - Thomas Clifton, DDS | Dentist In Durham, NC

Common Causes of Gum Disease
posted: Feb. 04, 2025.

Your gums are responsible for a large part of your overall oral health. So keeping them healthy and knowing how to detect gum disease is extremely important. Since it’s often painless, Read more
Amalgam Fillings vs. White Fillings
posted: Jan. 28, 2025.

Many varieties of fillings are available at our DURHAM, North Carolina office. Most people are familiar with traditional amalgam fillings: those big silver spots on top of teeth. Made from a Read more
Preventing Periodontal Disease
posted: Jan. 21, 2025.

Periodontal disease is one of the most prevalent health issues in America, with the Centers for Disease Control reporting it affects approximately 65 million people, or roughly 47 percent of Read more
Dental Fear in Children: Brought on by parents?
posted: Jan. 14, 2025.

Two studies – one conducted in Washington State, and whose findings were published in the Journal of Pediatric Dentistry in 2004, and another conducted in Madrid, Spain, and whose findings Read more
Five Common Reasons for Emergency Care Visits
posted: Jan. 07, 2025.

A dental emergency can strike anywhere, anytime, and without warning. Perhaps you’re playing a game of touch football on Thanksgiving and your brother-in-law decides to up the ante and tackles Read more
Five (Easy-to-Keep!) Dental Resolutions for the New Year
posted: Dec. 31, 2024.

It’s a new year! A blank calendar! A traditional time to make a few changes that could change your life for the better. And while we applaud big goals like Read more
Is there really a link between my mouth and heart?
posted: Dec. 24, 2024.

Yes, indeed! While brushing, flossing, and regular visits to Thomas Clifton, DDS are all key to maintaining a healthy smile and mouth, the doctor and our team want you to Read more
Teeth, Bones—What’s the Difference?
posted: Dec. 17, 2024.

They’re often mentioned together, and that’s understandable. After all, they’re the strongest parts of the body, they’re made of many of the same elements, they both require a diet rich Read more
Ten Fun Things to Do with Your Old Toothbrush
posted: Dec. 10, 2024.

the doctor and our staff recommend that you replace your worn-out, germy toothbrush with a new one every three months. But most people either forget or resist getting rid of Read more
Understanding Cavities
posted: Dec. 03, 2024.

Getting a cavity seems like delayed punishment for eating that special dessert every weekend or for the few days you forgot to floss. When you are doing everything right with Read more