A dental emergency is any scenario in which damage to the teeth occurs and the patient needs urgent care. While a dental emergency may have never happened to you, it could happen in the future. Some things are too urgent to wait for an appointment. How do you know if you need to call for…
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Can I Get a Metal-Free Tooth Implant?
Many Carrollton dental patients are turning to metal-free dentistry. Instead of amalgam fillings, they select composite and porcelain restorations. Non-metal fillings and crowns can be matched precisely to your natural tooth color. Some individuals are sensitive to the metals used in standard fillings. Non-metal materials can prevent potential tooth sensitivity. Controversy Over Whether Dental Amalgam is Toxic…
Why is Dental Health So Important?
Good oral health is tied closely to good overall health. Your teeth are living things that are connected to your bloodstream and other systems in your body, which means that their health can impact your health in general, for better or worse. What is the Structure of a Healthy Tooth? The inside of a tooth…
What Can a Cosmetic Dentist Do?
Cosmetic dentistry focuses on dental work that improves the aesthetic appearance of a patient’s teeth, gums, or smile. This can mean changing a tooth’s shape, size, color, or positioning in the mouth. While it might seem like cosmetic dentistry is all about appearance, there are other benefits as well! When your teeth are well-aligned and…
Trouble Getting Numb For Dental Treatment?
Our bodies work differently. Some dental patients don’t react to local anesthetics by getting numb. This is understandably concerning when you need dental treatment. (And the word “concerning” may be a huge understatement!) It’s important to know that bad experiences in the past don’t guarantee that you will never be able to become numb. At…
Why Improve Your Smile?
Causes and consequences of poor dental health and how you can brush up on your own Most of us struggle with at least one area of our dental care. It could be that flossing is the one dreaded task, or maybe you haven’t been wearing the night guard recommended often enough. All of us should…
The Carrollton Dentist Guide To Healthy Tooth Enamel
Tooth enamel is one of the strongest substances in the body, but it is non-renewable so it is important to not neglect or abuse our teeth. Proper oral hygiene is the first step in protecting your enamel. Even though every drug store carries hard bristle brushes, we advise our patients to brush with a soft…
Aesthetic Dental Transformations
Many Carrollton professionals, students, and retirees are enjoying the lasting benefits of aesthetic dentistry. A stunning smile not only looks great, it makes you feel great! When you first look in the mirror in the morning while brushing those gleaming babies, you remember; “Oh yeah, I fixed my teeth and they look incredible!” When you…
Are Dental Implants Experimental?
No. Tooth implants have been placed in millions of individuals. Some studies have revealed a success rate as high as 98%. Dental implants have been perfected and tested If you don’t follow the dental industry, you may not be aware that dental implants have been used since the 1960s. According to the American Academy of…
Smile Like You Mean It!
Hello Carrollton friends! Have you ever noticed someone who refuses to flash a genuine smile? Even in a family picture, they stay tight-lipped. Even if they’re laughing at the funniest joke ever, they cover their mouths. Maybe this person is you and maybe you need a smile makeover. Don’t be embarrassed! Here at The Carrollton…
