Dental health experts worry that more people are using toothpaste that skips the most important ingredient — fluoride — and leaves them at a greater risk of cavities. Most kinds of toothpaste already contain fluoride. While health authorities recognize fluoride as a cavity blocker, the internet is dotted with claims, often from “natural” toothpaste marketers…
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What's Involved in a Root Canal?
If you have a severely damaged, decaying tooth or a serious tooth infection (abscess), our dentists may recommend a root canal treatment. Root canals are used to repair and save your tooth instead of removing it. A root canal is actually a fairly quick procedure that allows you to keep your tooth. It permanently relieves pain…
3 Tips To a Better Smile
Your smile says a lot about you. In fact, some say it is what makes the first impression. If you’re like many others, you want to keep your smile in the best shape possible. This means you keep up on oral hygiene and visit your dentists regularly. But do you ever wish you could go…
Why You Should Consider Dental Implants
If you are self-conscious because you have missing teeth, wear dentures that are uncomfortable or don’t want to have good tooth structure removed to make a bridge, call us at (469)331-5962 to see if dental implants are an option for you. Dental implants are the closest you can get to healthy, natural teeth. They allow…
Bad Breath: Six Causes with 7 Cures
Bad breath happens. If you’ve ever gotten that not-so-fresh feeling on a date, at a job interview or just talking with friends, you’re not alone. Studies show that 50 percent of adults have had bad breath, or halitosis, at some point in their lives. What Causes Bad Breath? There are a number of reasons you…
