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 […]
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 […]
It is Better To Prevent A Cavity Than Fill One
In 2003, Dr. Melissa Rodriguez established The Carrollton Dentist in Carrollton. Dr. Rodriguez is a distinctive dental professional dedicated to preventative dentistry. What is preventative dentistry? The goal of preventative dentistry is to keep oral health so that no restorative dental work ever becomes required. In other words, preventing cavities, gum disease, and enamel wear. […]
Looking for a Long-Term Tooth Whitening Solution?
Are your teeth yellowish or gray? Have you tried a whitening product without success? Do you have tetracycline stains? You don’t have to live with a lackluster smile. Porcelain veneers can transform your teeth and create a breathtaking smile that will delight you for years to come. What are Porcelain Veneers? Veneers are thin shells […]
Dental Implants Are Truly Life-Changing
After years of use, how is your smile? Does it convey your inner confidence? Are you proud of it? When someone whips out their phone to take a picture, do you flash a wide smile showing your teeth? There could be a number of issues that could influence your smiles, such as decay, periodontitis (advanced […]
Getting a Dental Implant May Not Take as Long as You Think
Think you don’t have time to perfect your smile? It may not take as long as you think. How many visits does it take to get dental implants? Each patient is different. But in most cases, complete implant procedures take fewer visits than they used to. The team at The Carrollton Dentist can restore missing […]
Into The Thick Of It, The Skinny On Toothpaste
Welcome to our blog! Today’s article answers some common questions about toothpaste. Why does toothpaste seem gritty? The abrasive characteristic of toothpaste is to assist in removing dental plaque and food from the surface of the teeth. Rough brushing becomes unnecessary for dental patients when the abrasives in the toothpaste can snag the mouth’s lingering […]
Denture Wearers Can Preserve Their Jaw Bone and Facial Shape
More than 36 million Americans don’t have any teeth. And 120 million are missing at least one tooth. (American College of Prosthodontists) 90% of men and women without teeth wear dentures. Are you one of them? Dentures aren’t the ideal tooth replacement If so, how are your dentures working for you? Do they slip around […]