A Root Canal Can Save Your Smile

root canalWe often hear about root canals, but not many of us know exactly what the procedure consists of. The unknown is intimidating, and it can prevent us from taking the proper steps to keep ourselves healthy. In the case of your mouth, this procedure — while seemingly daunting — is very important to maintaining oral health when you have an infected tooth. Moreover, it can help alleviate pain and discomfort. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX dentist will discuss the importance of the procedure, who needs it, and what the benefits are.  (more…)

What Are Fillings And Do I Need One?

tooth fillingMany of us think about our twice-daily tooth brushing in terms of preventing cavities; it is how many of our parents and dentists contextualize the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene. Despite these efforts, tooth decay can still occur and when it does, your dentist will likely suggest a filling. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX dentist discusses when you might need a filling and what goes into the process of placing one in your affected teeth. 

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The Protection Provided By Deep Cleanings

Regular trips to see your dentist for preventive care are important for many reasons. They provide protection against tooth decay, but they focus on more than just the condition of your teeth. At these visits, your Dallas, TX dentist will also look out for signs of periodontal trouble. An infection that is caught in time can be addressed through a deep cleaning, a service provided during routine exams. Instead of only cleaning the portions of your teeth that are above your gum line, we take care to remove bacteria that have already moved beneath the gum line to cause problems. By doing so, we can return the tissues to good health and help you avoid potentially serious consequences from an infection. (more…)

When Your Diet Impacts Your Smile

Joyful Afro-American man closing eyes with half of oranges, vitamins for healthIt goes without saying that dental decay and infection are among the most common oral health concerns out there. As a matter of fact, these issues affect millions of individuals every year in one form or another, and any one of any age may endure it. While decay is certainly not a topic to be taken lightly, it is far from the only threat that plagues our teeth. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX dentist emphasizes the importance of having a well-rounded preventive dental routine and examines the way your diet can actually contribute to significant damage.

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How We Address Varying Degrees of Decay

3d render of jaw with tooth cavity and cyst. Dental problem concept.Taking care of your smile is a lifelong process, as there are countless oral health concerns that threaten your structures and their integrity. What’s more? These threats do not simply go away with time, and once you fall short in any one area of your routine, it will not be long before decay, infection, or other concerns start setting in. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX dentist takes a look at the manner in which dental decay progresses, as well as what different restorative dental options you may pursue along the way.

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Have Six Months Passed Since Your Checkup?

Doctor examining patient's teeth with intraoral cameraWhen it comes to ensuring the health of your smile, taking care to practice an excellent prevent routine is a must. Indeed, most individuals know that preventive dentistry is the name of the game when it comes to ensuring your smile’s health for life, but did you know that there are more steps to consider than just brushing every day? In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX dentist takes an in-depth look into what constitutes a well-rounded preventive routine, as well as how big of a role your routine checkup actually plays in the grand scheme of things.

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Three Ways Dental Crowns Protect Your Smile

closeup for dental onlay on a molar tooth shown on a plaster modelTaking care of your smile is a lifelong process, as it involves consistent care and protection. Indeed, a well-rounded preventive routine consists of attending your six-month checkups, taking care to brush and floss properly at home, and paying mind to the negative effects of certain foods and beverages. Even still, you could do everything correctly, and yet hyperactive oral bacteria could have other plans. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX dentist explains the importance behind restorative dentistry, and how dental crowns can protect your smile in multiple ways.

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When Dental Fillings Can Be Lifelike

Hand in medical glove holding stainless steel double ended dental spatula and making filling from powder on foam plasticIt goes without saying that your oral health is of the utmost importance. In fact, the biggest gift we can provide our oral health is a well-rounded preventive dental routine. This often includes a balance of brushing and flossing at home, attending routine dental checkups, and even paying mind to the foods and beverages you consume and their impact on your health. Still, sometimes threats such as decay or gum disease have other ideas, wreaking havoc on your natural structures. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX dentist takes a look at the manner in which dental decay spreads, and why it is imperative to address a minor cavity with a filling before it gets worse.

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Added Strength For Younger Smiles

Pediatric dentist educating a smiling little girl about proper tooth-brushing, demonstrating on a model. Early prevention, raising awareness, oral hygiene demonstration conceptMaking sure your children brush and floss regularly can be a difficult task to accomplish, depending on their age. Communicating the importance of oral health and a clean smile can be difficult to put into words, and besides, they have time to perfect the process. In reality, however, it is never too early to get your little ones excited about their health and instill excellent habits that lead to a lifelong grin. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX dentist discusses the importance of proper preventive care, and how smaller grins can benefit from a boost of strength.

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What’s Covered In Your Checkup?

young and beautiful woman look at mirror after teeth treatment by professional dentist. Medicine conceptEnsuring the health of your teeth can be a complex task to take on. After all, there are countless sources of danger and infections that can take your health hostage. With the advent of advanced dental technology and practices, however, restorative treatment has been made much more efficient and straight-forward. Keep in mind, though, that nothing comes quite as close to keeping your grin healthy as traditional preventive dentistry, and having a well-rounded routine can make all the difference. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX dentist will discuss the important role your checkup plays in your routine, and why it is imperative to visit our office at least once every six months.

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