We understand that many people feel apprehensive about dental procedures, so we strive to make everyone feel as comfortable and welcome as possible. Each time you visit us, youll find a friendly, compassionate staff and an environment that instills calm. For example, we stock blankets, pillows and soothing radio headphones to make your visit more relaxing. We also offer nitrous oxide and sedation dentistry for our more anxious patients. Anything else you need during your visit? Please let us know.
Guarding your overall health is paramount, so we place a high priority on infection control and office hygiene. To protect our patients and our staff, we exceed the highest standards for sterilization and cross-contamination recommended by the CDC (Center for Disease Control), ADA (American Dental Association) and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). Our office also maintains a water purification system that sterilizes incoming city water to zero bacterial counts.
A native of Stone Mountain, Georgia, Dr. Bickley graduated cum laude from the University of Georgia Honors Program with a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology. In addition to earning her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the UNC School of Dentistry in Chapel Hill, Dr. Bickley studied at the prestigious Kois Center for advanced dentistry. She also holds an undergraduate art minortraining which has enhanced her cosmetic dentistry perspective.
In 1991, she established her own practice in Mooresville, North Carolina and proudly serves the Lake Norman community she calls home. A member of the NC Dental Society, American Dental Association (ADA), Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) and American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Bickley has served as:
An avid volunteer, Dr. Bickley supports a number of humanitarian efforts including volunteering at the former Open Door Clinic in Statesville and HealthReach Clinic in Mooresville. She has served as the Iredell/North Mecklenburg chairperson for Give Kids a Smile, a past board member for the American Cancer Society and a former chairperson for Solace for the Children. Previously the mentor program chair for the NC Dental Society, she currently works as a volunteer for the Societys Missions of Mercy. Believing that good health begins with healthy habits, Dr. Bickley is a triathlete and a 70.3 Ironman competitor.
Dry mouth (or xerostomia) results from an inadequate amount of saliva in the mouth. Saliva helps moisten and cleanse our mouths, aids in digestion, and prevents infection from bacteria and fungi. In addition, dry mouth can cause discomfort and impede the ability to speak easily.
If your dry mouth relates to a medication, consult your physician. He or she may be able to adjust the dosage or prescribe a different drug that doesnt reduce saliva. For other causes of dry mouth, consider these relief measures.