It’s no secret that many Carrollton residents dread going to the dentist. Whether they associate dental visits with shame, pain or financial drain, they avoid it at all costs. See Your Dentist Regularly to Avoid Painful Oral Problems However, examine the fact that by seeing your dentist regularly, you can avoid dental procedures like fillings…
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Toothache Relief at The Carrollton Dentist in Carrollton
A toothache is probably the most common dental problem. However, they have multiple causes. A toothache can come on gradually–or attack with full force. 1. You sip a cold drink and–bam!–tooth pain. When a cavity has eroded enamel it eventually taps the layer underneath. This is called the dentin. This layer is softer than enamel…
The Link Between Gum Disease and Viral Infections
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased public awareness of the danger of viruses and the importance of a strong immune system. Our Immune System Protects Against Serious Illness The variation in the seriousness of COVID-19 illness is due, in part, to the strength of natural biological defenses. Of course, you may be wondering why we’re discussing…
We Understand Dental Anxiety
Dental professionals in the Carrollton area (including the team at The Carrollton Dentist) are dedicated to oral health. Unfortunately, some men and women rarely go to the dentist. Others have the misconception that you only need to go to the dentist when you have a toothache. In addition, there are those who have severe dental…
What Can Dental Veneers Do For Your Smile?
Many men and women are unhappy with the appearance of their teeth. It could be a chip or crack. Perhaps they have yellowed over the years. You Don’t Have to Live With Chips and Cracks You don’t have to live with shortcomings in your smile. In today’s article, we consider one of these solutions: dental…
Want To Keep Your Enamel Healthy? Avoid Doing These 11 Things
1. Chewing on hard foods We’re looking at you Beef jerky and pitted fruits. 2. Chewing on hard things This includes fingernails, pencils, pen caps, and ice. 3. Grinding your teeth If you grind your teeth, talk about it with your dentist. An appliance can safeguard your smile. 4. Eating too much sticky food Gummy…
What Does Your Carrollton Dentist Need To Know?
For optimal dental health, all Carrollton, residents should be visiting their dentist twice a year for regular cleanings and exams. This is a good time to make sure that you are brushing and flossing properly. It is also important that you discuss issues related to dental health. Make sure to tell your dentist about any…
Is Your Smile Holding You Back?
Have you ever taken an unforeseen trip to the supermarket looking completely unkempt in a rush to purchase an emergency item–say cough medicine or a must-have poster board for your child’s school assignment? On such an occasion you will inevitably bump into someone you know. How do you feel in your ill-fitting sweatpants and stained…
What are Implant-Stabilized Dentures?
What are dentures secured by implants? Dentures secured by implants are fixed dentures held in place with permanent metal screws or posts. The metal posts are also called tooth implants or dental implants. Permanent dental implants can be used in many different ways. In this post, we describe one application for tooth implants; the sturdy…
Preventing Facial Injuries
Facial injuries occur all too often in the Dallas area. The Colony Little Leaguers get hit by inside pitches, Fort Worth construction workers suffer falls and other accidents at the worksite, and Texas motorists sustain injuries in harmful collisions every single day. Accidents at home can also result in serious injury to the face. Serious…
