Superficial cuts in the skin disappear without a trace, infections are killed with antibiotics, broken bones mend, and inflamed tissues recede. Our teeth, unfortunately, can’t regenerate. Decay can be halted in its progress, but scientists are still years away from actual enamel regeneration. That’s why the team at The Carrollton Dentist strongly emphasizes preventative dentistry.…
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Avoiding Tooth Decay in Carrollton Texas
Tooth decay is a common dental problem that affects people of all ages in Carrollton Texas. Tooth decay is caused by the buildup of plaque on the teeth. That plaque can harbor bacteria that produce acid. This acid can erode the enamel of your teeth which leads to cavities and tooth decay. The impact of…
5 Critical Oral Cancer Facts
Dental Checkups Are Not Just About Cavities At The Carrollton Dentist, we encourage people to come in twice a year for a dental examination and cleaning. If you skip biannual dental checkups because you don’t believe you have any tooth decay, perhaps getting an oral cancer screening is a more persuasive reason to see your…
A Whiter Smile is Possible With Tooth Whitening
Teeth whitening is a popular dental procedure in the Carrollton area. After all, who doesn’t want a whiter smile? If you are considering tooth whitening, here are some things to keep in mind. Tooth Whitening: Key Findings Whitening treatments can be effective on both extrinsic and intrinsic staining Only natural teeth can be whitened; in…
Why Your Child Needs Pediatric Dental Cleanings
In today’s post, we explore children’s dental cleanings. Does your child need a professional dental cleaning if you practice dental hygiene at home? Short answer? Yes. Let’s consider it. Both tasks are critical. They reinforce each other. They work in tandem to protect your son or daughter’s smile as they grow. Amy Horton encourages patients…
Preventing Gum Disease At The Carrollton Dentist
Run your tongue along the gumline behind your lower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? This is probably tartar or dental calculus. Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque and tartar can gradually accumulate. If not removed, these bacteria-breeding substances cause the gums to become irritated and swollen. Eventually, the gums become detached…
Dental Confidence Or Caution
Whether you are one of the folks who goes willingly for your check-up, or are hesitant about getting dental work done, The Carrollton Dentist has opened its doors to smiling patients since 2003. The cost of dentistry doesn’t have to be an unknown. A suitable consultation can bring you up to date about possible procedures…
A Youthful Smile At Any Age
Declining health, limited mobility, financial strains – clearly, aging is not for whimps. Though some challenges seniors face can’t be avoided, others can. Dental dilemmas, for instance. Many dental problems common among retirees such as missing teeth, gum recession, tooth damage, and yellowed enamel, can be remedied. With modern cosmetic dentistry at The Carrollton Dentist,…
Quirky Dental Facts That May Surprise You
In today’s The Carrollton Dentist post, we share some fun facts about dentistry. Enjoy! Many dental patients are aware that before there was formal dental training and licensing, barbers often performed dental procedures. But did you know that blacksmiths also moonlighted as dentists?1 How would you like your dental visit to involve tools used to…
When Mommy is Scared of the Dentist
Do you have dental anxiety? If you are dreading some upcoming dental treatment, you may want to consider sleep dentistry. Sedation is safe The most important thing to know is that oral conscious sedation or sleep dentistry is perfectly safe. At The Carrollton Dentist, we have been providing sedation since 2003. We offer different levels…
