Were you aware that your brain is hardwired to treat sugar and rich fatty foods as a reward? So, there's a reason we enjoy our sugar! And the holidays are a time of celebrating, and often that takes the form of sugar as well. Unfortunately, this can spell trouble for your smile. Eating food triggers the release of acid in... read more »

Do you feel pain when you try to eat ice cream or drink hot drinks like coffee or tea? If so, this is an indication of tooth sensitivity. What do you know about this relatively common condition? Is there a cure? Let's take a short quiz to find out how tooth savvy you are about tooth sensitivity! True or false:... read more »

Fall is in full swing and Thanksgiving is on the horizon. If you are enjoying the festivities, you want to make sure your smile benefits as well. Today we'd like to look at the traditional foods eaten this month and assess how healthy they are for you! Turkey: Packed with protein, you are safe gobbling this main entree. Just be... read more »

At Gorelik Holistic Dentistry, we are proud to offer cosmetic dentistry for our patients in Charlotte, North Carolina who want to restore their smiles with a natural-looking appearance. One of the ways we do this is with our exclusively amalgam-free, mercury-free composite dental fillings. These tooth-colored dental fillings are constructed to blend in seamlessly with the rest of your smile... read more »

At Gorelik Dentistry, for a healthy smile and a healthy body, we encourage our patients in Charlotte, North Carolina to shop locally and to consume the freshest food available in your area. This will help ensure that your food is fresh and not packed with preservatives and chemicals. Eating organic choices gives you more nutrients than imported produce. It also... read more »

Our Gorelik Dentistry team takes time every October to promote breast cancer awareness since October is breast cancer awareness month. Over 249,000 people are diagnosed with breast cancer in America every year. Although women aren't the only ones susceptible to breast cancer, they are the largest demographic of it. Still, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in America,... read more »

October is Halloween as well as also National Dental Hygiene Month, where we focus on practicing good daily habits to avoid a scary smile the rest of the year. The American Dental Association recommends the following three daily habits to prevent tooth decay and gum disease from invading your smile: brush, floss, rinse and chew, and Dr. Gorelik agrees. Let's... read more »

Our previous blog talked about the essentials of brushing your pearly whites for a healthy smile. Today we are going to focus on part two of your oral hygiene routine as you continue to build a strong oral foundation. Your daily efforts cannot be overstated enough, as your attention to your smile, coupled with a healthy, tooth-friendly diet and regular visits... read more »

A beautiful smile starts with the essentials of a healthy foundation. When it comes to your pearly whites, nothing is as vital as brushing! If you desire a confident smile, you will want to make sure that you are taking the best care of your mouth as possible. Along with a healthy diet and seeing your dentist regularly, your daily... read more »

Are you looking to accentuate your smile for the upcoming fall season? If so, the quickest and safest way to brighten your smile is through the process of professional teeth whitening. Our dentist, Dr. Julia Gorelik, is pleased to offer ZOOM teeth whitening for our patients in Charlotte, North Carolina, looking for an effective smile boost. Whether your teeth have... read more »