Your children will be returning to school very soon. Which means in addition to being busy during the day, there will be extracurricular activities and other events that will make finding time for the dentist pretty difficult. With that in mind, we recommend our patients in Dallas, TX, schedule a visit before the school year… Read more »
Category: Family Dentistry
How Do I Practice At-Home Hygiene?
While seeing the dentist is vital for keeping your smile healthy, you also need to be taking care of your smile from home. Otherwise, common, but serious, oral health issue can develop, from tooth decay or gingivitis. Let’s talk about the best ways to practice successful at-home hygiene.
What Preventive Treatments Do Kids Need?
We have a number of preventive treatments to help adults maintain optimal oral health. But what about kids? Like grownups, children benefit from preventive treatments that help protect their smiles from the onset of tooth decay, gingivitis, and other oral health issues.
Have You Ever Heard Of Tori?
We often talk about the common oral health problems we address, such as cavities, gum disease, or damaged (and possibly lost) teeth. However, today we’re going to talk about a less common oral health issue known as mandibular tori, which only impacts between 5% and 10% of people in the United States.
How Do You Protect Children From Cavities?
Cavities impact patients of all ages, but children can be especially susceptible for multiple reasons, such as difficulty brushing and flossing properly, or excessive consumption of sweets. What can you do to protect your children from cavities? What preventive solutions can the dentist offer children?
How Much Do You Know About Children’s Dentistry?
As an adult, taking good care of your teeth can seem like second-nature. However, you had to learn what you know about good dental health, and teaching children the same lessons is vital to their lifelong dental health, as well. Because good hygiene practices and regular preventive care seem to come naturally, you may have… Read more »
Common Causes Behind Bad Breath
When your breath isn’t as fresh as it could be, you might be slightly embarrassed to engage with other people socially or at work. More importantly, however, it might also indicate an underlying dental health concern, or the need to dramatically improve your hygiene practices. The trick to defeating chronic bad breath (or halitosis) is… Read more »
What Is Your Toothache Trying to Tell You?
Depending on its severity, a toothache can be a bothersome nuisance, or it can be so disruptive as to ruin your entire day. What all toothaches have in common, however, is that they indicate a problem that needs to be addressed. Therefore, relieving a toothache means addressing the problem that is causing it. If you… Read more »
Summer Is a Great Time to Care for Kids’ Smiles
Now that school has finally let out for the summer, are your kids going a bit stir crazy trapped inside the house? It doesn’t take long for kids who are used to lots of activities to grow restless, especially in the summer heat. Well, one activity you could add to your calendar is preventive dental… Read more »
Do Your Kids Need to See the Dentist?
As a parent, your metaphorical plate is probably already pretty full, what with school drop offs, extracurricular activities, and managing to get dinner on the table each night. You likely even take the time to ensure your kids are brushing their teeth twice a day, not just wetting their toothbrushes. Does the idea that you… Read more »
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