Do You Have Tooth Sensitivity? Take Our Quiz to Find Out!

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 »

Is Your Thanksgiving Holiday Table Filled With Smile-Friendly Fare?

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 »

Mercury-Free Tooth Colored Fillings for a Natural Looking Smile

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 »

Eat Healthy This Halloween, and You Won’t Have to Worry About Your Smile

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 »

Breast Cancer Awareness: Have You Had Your Yearly Mammogram?

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 »

Dr. Gorelik’s Recommendations for National Hygiene Month

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 »

How Is Dental Ozone Helpful for Your Smile?

While dental ozone is becoming more popular in the U.S., it has been successfully used in Europe for quite some time as a pain-free alternative to treating gum disease and tooth decay. So what exactly is ozone? Ozone is actually one of the most effective ways nature destroys bacteria, fungi, and viruses. It is comprised of 3 atoms of oxygen... read more »