The uncontrollable growth of cells that invade and cause damage to the neighboring tissue is called cancer. There are many types of cancer, manifesting in many different areas of the body. Oral cancer, which includes cancers of the tongue, lips, floor of the mouth, cheeks, and hard palate, can be life threatening if it is not found, diagnosed, and treated... read more »

Brushing and flossing your teeth is important for cleaning away plaque and residual food particles from your mouth before they can harden into tartar. Maintaining good oral health in the long term also includes attending your regular dental checkups at Hines Dentistry. The checkup starts with a thorough dental cleaning performed by one of our dental hygienists. This will clean... read more »

Deep stains on your smile can leave you feeling self-conscious. The depth and degree of the stains will influence the whitening method Drs. Hines and Hines recommend. If you’ve been unimpressed with the whitening products sold in stores, or if your teeth are deeply stained, he will likely recommend a dental bleaching treatment. The potent whitening agents your dentists use... read more »

At Hines Dentistry in Charlotte, North Carolina, Dr. Drew Hines and our team offer teeth whitening treatments to restore your pearly whites to a healthy luster just in time for the social holiday season. Do you know what factors can contribute to your teeth to losing their luster? Even with a healthy daily brushing and flossing routine along with regular... read more »

A dental crown in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a hollow replica of a single tooth’s enamel layer. It is anchored on a post-like abutment that was formed from the core structures of the tooth that were suffering from one of the multiple dental issues. The specific problem at hand will determine the materials that your Hines Dentistry dentist recommends for... read more »

When the natural bacteria living in your mouth work to exploit weakened tooth enamel, it can lead to the formation of a cavity on one or more of your teeth. While cavities are always detected during the course of your routine dental checkup, you should not hesitate to make an appointment with Dr. Drew Hines if you suspect one has... read more »

Losing a tooth because of trauma or decay can be an uncomfortable experience, but did you know it can actually be detrimental to your health? Unfortunately, this can lead to a number of oral problems and have a negative impact on your self-esteem. Naturally, you should have your tooth replaced to restore your functionality, but did you know that you... read more »

As you probably know, dental work—as well as dental problems—can include more than just your teeth. In fact, dental work can be done to help your gums. But do you know what kinds of issues could require dental work? For instance, you probably know that a dentist may need to do something to help if you have gum disease, but... read more »

At the family-friendly practice of Dr. Andy Hines, we are happy to offer dental crowns for our patients in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the neighboring communities. Our crowns are custom designed and made to match your natural teeth using state of the art techniques and equipment. Dr. Hines provides porcelain crowns, BruxZir crowns, and the all-ceramic e.max crowns for our... read more »

What is tooth sensitivity? To put it simply, tooth sensitivity is discomfort in one or more teeth that can range from mild to severe. Many people feel this discomfort every day even during mundane tasks such as eating and drinking. But, is there anything you can do to combat this issue? Read on to find out. Sadly, the causes of... read more »