Our teeth are alive. Yours are, too. But it’s easy to forget that fact, and take teeth for granted. At The Carrollton Dentist, we never take teeth for granted – but then, as dental professionals we understand better than most just how amazing teeth can be. We’re using this blog post to share fifteen of…
Dental health
Think You Know How To Brush? Think Again.
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
You’ve been doing it since you were five. You switch to auto pilot morning and night and get it over with. But at the Carrollton Dentist, we wonder: are you doing it the right way? Actually, many people are making tooth brushing mistakes. You may need to tweak your routine to better benefit your oral…
Why Look For The Seal?
Here’s a tip from The Carrollton Dentist: when you go to the store looking for toothpaste, mouthwash, or other oral care products, make sure your purchase carries the seal of the American Dental Association (ADA). This is a simple way to make smart choices for the products you need to keep your mouth clean, healthy…
6 Good Reasons To Visit Your Dentist More Often
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
Most people visit the dentist about once each year. As many as forty percent of Americans see their dentist less often. Some go as long as five years between visits! At The Carrollton Dentist, we recommend a checkup every six months. Here are six great reasons to visit us more frequently. 1. Oral Cancer Detection That’s…
What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer
During every cxam at The Carrollton Dentist, we check for any signs of oral cancer. Oral cancer refers to cancers in the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. Many people don’t realize the seriousness of oral cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 39,000 people will get oral cancer this year. Consider this sobering…
Extraction Is Not The End Game
Have you had a tooth extracted? You may be left with a gap in your smile. Unsightly as that may be, there is more than the issue of appearance. At The Carrollton Dentist we can address that with a dental implant. Problems With Extracted Teeth After a tooth is extracted, the bone surrounding the extraction…
3 Problems Which May Require A Root Canal
This post from The Carrollton Dentist is about root canal procedures. Root canals are often feared, but they allow you to keep a tooth that would otherwise have to be extracted. It is important that dental patients know what is happening during this anxiety-inducing, though routine, procedure. At the center of each tooth is tissue…
Treatment For Sensitive Teeth
Millions of Americans experience tooth sensitivity to one degree or another, causing them to avoid certain foods and beverages. If this sounds like you, please talk to us about it at The Carrollton Dentist. People with sensitive teeth are most likely to have problems with temperature. Hot or cold things, like ice cream, can be…
5 Reasons To Schedule A Dental Cleaning Today
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
The link between your general health and your dental health is by now well-established, which is why, at The Carrollton Dentist, we want to see our patients in for cleanings and checkups twice a year. There is a lot of value just in your teeth cleaning. Here are five realy good reasons to have it…
Brush Up On Your Cavity Basics
At The Carrollton Dentist, we see more cavities in our patients than we would like to. Cavities are far too common in the United States, and there is a tendency to consider them inevitable. Cavities happen when certain types of bacteria produce acids in the mouth. These acids destroy the enamel of a tooth, as…
