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Our blog is your one-stop shop for expert tips, insights, and advice on keeping your smile healthy, bright, and beautiful. Stay informed about the latest trends in dentistry and discover how to maintain excellent oral health!

Cosmetic Dentistry

Same-Day Crowns in Clayton: The Technology That’s Changing Dental Care

Gone are the days when getting a dental crown meant multiple appointments, temporary crowns, and weeks of waiting. At Mooring Dental in Clayton, North Carolina, we’re revolutionizing the crown experience with same-day crown technology. Dr. Sean Mooring and our team are proud to offer advanced CEREC-powered treatment that allows patients to walk in with a damaged tooth and leave the same day with a permanent, custom-fitted crown.

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September 12, 2025
Family Dentist

TMJ Disorder: Why Your Jaw Pain Might Need a Dentist’s Attention

Do you wake up with jaw pain, hear clicking sounds when you chew, or experience frequent headaches? You might be dealing with TMJ disorder, a condition that affects millions of Americans yet often goes undiagnosed. At Mooring Dental in Clayton, North Carolina, Dr. Sean Mooring and our team frequently help patients find relief from this frustrating condition that can significantly impact daily life.

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August 21, 2025
Dental Health

The Hidden Connection Between Gum Disease and Heart Health

Your smile and your heart may be more connected than you think. While brushing and flossing are essential for maintaining healthy teeth and gums, emerging research reveals that good oral hygiene may also play a crucial role in protecting your cardiovascular health. At Mooring Dental in Clayton, North Carolina, Dr. Sean Mooring and our team want to help you understand the connection between gum disease and heart health and how proper dental care can benefit your overall well-being.

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July 17, 2025
Cosmetic Dentistry

Choosing Between Bridges, Partial Dentures, and Implants: A Complete Comparison

Missing teeth can significantly impact your quality of life, affecting everything from your ability to chew and speak properly to your confidence when smiling. If you’re facing tooth loss, you’re not alone — millions of Americans are missing one or more teeth. The good news is that modern dentistry offers several excellent options to restore your smile and oral function. Among these are bridges, partial dentures, and dental implants.

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June 24, 2025
Dental Health

The Connection Between Diabetes & Your Oral Health

f you or a loved one is living with diabetes, you likely already know the importance of monitoring blood sugar levels, staying active, and eating a balanced diet. But there’s one area that often gets overlooked—oral health. At Mooring Dental in Clayton, NC, we want to help you understand how diabetes can impact your mouth and how taking care of your teeth and gums can actually support better overall health. The mouth and body are connected—and this connection is especially important when it comes to managing diabetes.

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May 23, 2025
Cosmetic Bonding

Cosmetic Bonding: A Simple Way to Transform Your Smile

Feeling self-conscious about a chipped tooth, gap in your smile, or minor discoloration? You don’t need a complete smile makeover to feel more confident. Cosmetic bonding is a quick, affordable, and non-invasive way to fix small imperfections—and it can be done in just one visit! At Mooring Dental in Clayton, NC, Dr. Sean Mooring and our team use bonding to help patients achieve natural-looking smile improvements with minimal effort and maximum results.

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May 22, 2025

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