The maintenance of your oral health is something that follows you through your life. One of the most helpful tools in this process is your routine cleaning and examination. Take the time to schedule your appointment every six months, which is a helpful guideline for patients of all ages. Some smiles require additional in-person maintenance,… Read more »
If you wake up with a sore jaw, it might be a result of your overnight teeth grinding. Bruxism is a prevalent sleep disorder that can cause serious issues, if you do not treat your condition. It might feel easy to ignore your grinding, but over time, you could be left with shortened teeth. Take… Read more »
There are many reasons why people look forward to the beginning of the holiday season, but there are also reasons you should be more concerned about your smile at this time of year. Between traveling and other schedule interruptions and your access to sugary seasonal treats, you can put your enamel through more harm than… Read more »
The year may be ending soon, but there is still time to arrange important oral health services. When you make time for treatment, it becomes easier to keep up with the kind of care that protects you against gum disease and dental decay. Our Dallas, TX dentist’s office provides consistent support, which includes both thorough… Read more »
Do you have plans to celebrate this Halloween? Whether you intend to go out and make the most of the holiday or stay in for a quiet evening, you can find that you have more access to candy before the big day and after. In addition to having sweets ready to hand out to trick-or-treaters,… Read more »
If you want to stay cavity-free for your next dental visit (and all those that follow), you should think about how you can address the problem of tartar buildup. Unfortunately, you are not able to remove this substance on your own. To have it taken care of, you need to seek help from your hygienist,… Read more »
At a typical dental checkup, how much can you really expect your dentist to do for you? It may be no surprise to learn that you are being examined for cavities, and you can expect to receive a dental cleaning that fights plaque as well as tartar. However, you should know that you should also… Read more »
How long can you really go without having your smile checked by your dentist? If you believe you can put off an appointment until something feels wrong, you can leave yourself at risk for potentially serious problems. You may not realize when you have a cavity or problem with gum disease until the issue has… Read more »
Committing to cavity prevention protects you against problems with your oral health that can have serious consequences. Dental decay causes permanent damage, and it can lead to issues with infection that become painful. If enough time passes, a cavity will do so much harm that a tooth has to be extracted! The good news is… Read more »
What does your approach to oral health care currently look like? Do you solely rely on your daily brushing and flossing routine to protect you, or are you taking advantage of your access to preventive dental appointments? If you forgo dental examinations, you can leave yourself more vulnerable to problems than you realize. In the… Read more »
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