While dissatisfactory oral hygiene is the most common cause of halitosis, many conditions can contribute to or worsen the condition. One of these is the lack of saliva or xerostomia. Saliva and Oral Health Saliva moistens the teeth and gums and eliminates odiferous dead cells. Saliva also neutralizes the ever-present acids on the tongue, gums,…
Dental Fillings
Royalty At The Carrollton Dentist
When Dr. Melissa Rodriguez crowns one of our patients, the coronation is a celebration of a stronger smile. The necessity of a dental crown is usually readily apparent. Based on how much tooth is available to hold in a filling, sometimes a crown is necessary to add more support and to keep the tooth from…
3 Reasons Not To Skip A Dental Checkup
Life gets busy. Sometimes it seems impossible to keep up with everything you “gotta do”. At The Carrollton Dentist, we understand that. But we urge you to think twice before you cancel or postpone a dental checkup because you think it’s less important than the other twenty items on your to-do list. Twice-yearly dental exams…
Isn’t a Dental Bridge as Good as an Implant for a Knocked-out Tooth?
At The Carrollton Dentist, we treat dental emergencies such as a knocked-out tooth. Patients who have suffered an injury that either knocks out a tooth or severely damages the tooth have a couple options for tooth replacement. In today’s message, we will discuss a tooth replacement option commonplace in Dallas: dental…
Childhood Tooth Decay is Widespread in Texas. But it Doesn’t Have To Be.
Prevent Childhood Tooth Decay Our society has successfully eradicated many childhood diseases, but decay is still far to common. This is from the CDC: Cavities (also known as caries or tooth decay) are one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood in the United States. Untreated cavities can cause pain and infections that may…
Do I Floss My New Tooth Implant?
Categories: Dental Fillings, Dental Implants
After one of our patients gets a dental implant from The Carrollton Dentist in Carrollton TX, one of the first things we discuss is how to care for it. Most ask: is it any different than caring for natural teeth? Do I need to change my flossing technique? The answer is: it’s similar, but not…
Think You May Have A Cavity?
Your teeth take a lot of tender, loving care. But even when we do our best with daily dental hygiene, bacteria can sneak in and cause decay – the common cold of dental health. At The Carrollton Dentist, we have been filling cavities for years and would be happy to take care of any cavities…
Patients Have A Choice In Dental Fillings in Carrollton
With all the talk in Dallas of multi-procedure smile makeovers involving veneers, porcelain crowns, bridges, teeth whitening, dental implants, and invisible braces, sometimes traditional dental fillings in Carrollton are overlooked. If a cavity progresses no further than a filling, Texas cosmetic dental patients can avoid more extensive and invasive treatments. Today, let’s talk about dental…
A Ginormous Cavity? Dental Fillings in Carrollton
If you have a toothache, chances are it’s because of a cavity. Come see us at The Carrollton Dentist. We’ll make sure nothing more serious is going on, and then get down to the business of dental fillings. By cleaning out the decayed area of your affected tooth, and then filling it, we’ll be able…
Cavities Aren’t Part Of Growing Up: Dental Fillings in Carrollton
Categories: Cavities, Dental Fillings, Dental health, Dental sealants, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry, Oral Health
Preventative dental treatment can stop cavities and the need for fillings in children. At the Carrolton Dentist, we believe that cavities are not necessarily a part of growing up. One of the best preventative treatments is a dental sealant. Dental sealants are a thin coat of clear resin applied to the biting surfaces of teeth,…
