You deserve a top-notch oral health and smile, which is why our doctor, Dr. Ralph Hoffmann, proudly offers oral surgery. With their help, you can have the strong and healthy teeth and gums you need. However, oral surgery is only beneficial if you recover properly. If you don’t, you could suffer many consequences. So, please follow your doctor’s healing instructions... read more »
When it comes to creating a healthy, beautiful smile, it is vital to protect the teeth you have. Dr. Ralph Hoffmann of Ralph M Hoffmann DMD PA is pleased to offer dental sealants to protect your smile in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dental sealants are a thin plastic coating which is typically placed on your molars and premolars to keep food particles and... read more »
Lower your tooth extraction recovery time by following instructions given by your prosthodontist before and after surgery. By setting up detailed recovery tactics in advance, your chance of success greatly increases. One of the best things you can do is to prepare your home or living quarters to adjust to any new accommodations that may arise from the procedure. For... read more »
Do you ever experience tightness or tension in your jaw when you wake up? Do you ever suffer from mild irritation or extreme pain in your jaw? Do you have similar pain or discomfort in your throat or in your neck? If so, you could be suffering from TMJ disorder, which is often referred to as temporomandibular joint disorder. As... read more »
Taking care of dental implants is the key to their longevity. Dental implants are extremely durable and long-lasting provided they are not abused, neglected, or damaged. If you let gum disease ravage your mouth, your gum tissue will not be strong enough to continue to hold your implants in place. To take good care of your new dental implants, we encourage... read more »
Oral accidents can happen, but you can save your smile with dental implants. Thankfully, if you lose a tooth or two it doesn’t have to be a permanent condition. Modern advances in technology and the state-of-the-art craftsmanship of our team at Prosthodontics of the Carolinas allows Dr. Hoffmann and Dr. Griswold to custom-craft implants that will look and act much like... read more »
What do you know about TMJ disorder? Do you know how you might be able to recognize the symptoms of this serious condition? Do you know what you should do about this problem? Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to recognize and address TMJ disorder. TMJD, also known as temporomandibular joint disorder, can be caused by a... read more »
If you have an eating disorder, your physical health is not the only thing that is in danger—your smile is as well, which is why our Prosthodontics of the Carolinas team strongly recommends seeking professional help as soon as possible. Until you receive the help you need, Dr. Ralph Hoffmann and our team ask you to take exceptional care of... read more »