Located in Yadkinville, NC, Dr. Mary Katherine Taylor and the compassionate staff at Virtue Dental Care have taken a natural, patient-focused approach to dentistry. With knowledge that the mouth is the portal to the body, patients and dentists alike are considering more holistic approaches to medical practices. Concerned about the metals and chemicals found in some […]
Piedmont area residents can rest easy knowing that Dr. Mary Katherine Taylor of Virtue Dental Care is devoted to treating the whole patient safely, effectively, and naturally. Dr. Mary Katherine Taylor’s holistic practice incorporates the use of biocompatible dental fillings to restore cavities. Benefits of composite Composite fillings are safe for patient use. Additional benefits […]
Silver fillings aren’t made from silver. Rather, they contain a combination of metals. Fillings are not the only types of restorations that can contain metal. For years, crowns have been made from base metal alloys or a combination of porcelain fused to an underlying metal. You won’t find any metals in dental crowns, fillings, or […]
The Piedmont Triad is home to more than 350 dentists. As a biological or holistic practice, Virtue Dental Care’s services and approaches revolve around the linkages between oral health and overall health. You really can’t have one without the other. Accordingly, every facet of each procedure must enhance the patient’s health and quality of life, […]
A dental practice that is mercury-free is not the same as a practice deemed mercury-safe. While some dentists don’t place restorations that contain mercury, not all of those dentists are truly “mercury-safe.” Safe practices follow “SMART,” the Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique developed by the International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology. SMART is a […]
Many individuals now believe that ideal oral health is achieved with the help of metal-free dentistry. For Yadkinville residents, Virtue Dental Care is their destination for safe and healthy general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry services. Benefits of composite fillings There are alternatives to silver fillings. Our practice recommends composite or tooth-colored fillings. There are many […]
You have decided to lead a healthier lifestyle. You take care of yourself physically and mentally. Now you are concerned about the amalgam filling that was placed years ago. For NC patients who request it, Dr. Mary Katherine Taylor and the staff at Virtue Dental Care can safely remove silver-colored fillings. The process includes educating patients […]
Nort Carolina patients who are dealing with missing teeth should consider the many benefits of implant dentistry. Dental implants are often one of the best options for patients who are looking for permanent tooth replacement. At Virtue Dental Care, we always begin with a thorough evaluation of each patient and are happy to discuss the […]
As a holistic and biological practice, Virtue Dental Care understands how the materials and techniques used in dentistry affect not only oral health but also overall wellness. For this reason, Dr. Mary Katherine Taylor takes great care to provide treatments that are low-risk, non-toxic, and add to the quality of your life. Dental implants fit […]