Have you ever been eating an ice cream cone when you experienced a sudden shot of pain in one of your teeth? If the enamel has eroded, or the gums have receded, the dentin layer of the tooth is exposed. The substances that cause tooth pain travel to the pulp where the nerves of the…
Dental health
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…
Smile Transformations At The Carrollton Dentist
Hello friends of The Carrollton Dentist! Today’s post is for individuals who aren’t happy with their smile. Don’t Like Your Teeth? Common dilemmas for patients include yellow teeth, misaligned teeth, too much or too little gum tissue, missing teeth, or compromised teeth. Few individuals have naturally stunning smiles, but those that practice proper oral care…
What is Dental Sleep Medicine?
What is dental sleep medicine? It’s a relatively new branch of dentistry that treats sleep apnea and other sleep-related breathing problems. Don’t confuse dental sleep medicine with dental sedation or sleep dentistry. Dental sleep medicine treats sleep apnea. What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a condition where you have frequent, recurring delays in breathing…
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…
Dry Mouth Can Cause Dental Problems
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
A decrease of saliva flow resulting in a dry mouth is a common problem, especially among older people. A dry mouth is not only uncomfortable, but it can also cause tooth damage. Saliva is needed to keep the mouth lubricated, wash the food from teeth, and neutralize the acids that can cause plaque. Extensive tooth…
Great Reasons to Floss Your Teeth
Flossing is a bit of a chore. It takes a little extra time, and if you haven’t flossed in a while, it can even be painful. It’s no wonder our team at The Carrollton Dentist is constantly reminding our patients to ‘brush and floss!’ Flossing is essential, You’ll never hear one of us say ‘don’t…
Five Facts About Enamel Erosion
Our teeth work hard and are continually under assault. It’s no wonder that nature encases them with an armor of enamel—the hardest substance in the body. Tragically, enamel erosion is extremely widespread, though largely preventable. Enamel’s chief enemies are acidic foods and beverages. Other factors that can weaken enamel or wear it away are some…
Can Untreated Sleep Apnea Shorten My Life?
Sleep apnea doesn’t just minimize your quality of life. Untreated sleep apnea can actually shorten your life. In many ways. Chronic Diseases Untreated sleep apnea can cause high blood pressure and other types of heart disease. These issues, in turn, can result in a fatal stroke or heart attack. According to the Centers for Disease…
New Parents: Educate Yourselves About Children’s Oral Health
Today’s article is for new parents or couples planning for children sometime in the future. An Epidemic of Tooth Decay in Young Children The statistics on early childhood tooth decay are sobering. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, 42% of U.S. children between 2 and 11 years old have in their…
