Are You At Risk For Bone Recession?
We all know that a healthy smile requires decay-free teeth and healthy gums, but how often do we appreciate our jaw bone? One or more missing teeth can weaken the jaw bone and even cause recession. Dental implants can solve this problem. A patient may experience bone recession in the jaw which can cause tooth […]
5 Ways To Prevent A Cracked Tooth
Cracked teeth can be painful, unattractive, and costly to repair. This post from the The Carrollton Dentist contains an easy-to-follow list of tips to keep your teeth whole and strong. Don’t chew on hard substances. An easy one, right? Steer clear of ice, hard candies, hard nuts, popcorn, and beef jerky. Also be wary of […]
How Dental Implants Are Changing Dentures
If you are a denture wearer, you know that they are not the ideal solution for missing teeth. Dental implants from The Carrollton Dentist can support a set of dentures much more comfortably and securely. The problems with dentures include slipping, gum irritation, trouble eating and talking, bone loss, and inability to taste food due to […]
Gum Disease: A Treatable Condition
Periodontitis is the formal name of advanced gum disease. It’s one of the leading causes of tooth loss, and affects nearly half of Americans over the age of thirty. But advanced gum disease can be treated at The Carrollton Dentist, and does not have to result in the loss of teeth. Gum disease is progressive. […]
A Great Achievement in Dentistry
Dental implants have been hailed as one of the truly great advances in the field of dentistry, and with good reason. Implants are an artificial tooth root that is surgically implanted into the jaw of a patient, to replace a missing root. The implant, in turn, can support an artificial tooth; multiple implants can anchor […]
Treat Your Smile To A Healthy Diet
At The Carrollton Dentist, we want all our patients to not only take good care of their teeth. We want them to have good overall health, which includes a good diet. Proper nutrition can benefit you in a number of ways; increased energy, improved immunity, glowing skin, mental clarity, and a lower risk of heart […]
No Cavities? Thank Your Parents
At The Carrollton Dentist, we stay abreast of new discoveries in the exciting field of dentistry and occasionally share interesting facts with our patients. This blog post focuses on new findings in an intriguing field of research: genetic dentistry. “About 60% of the risk for tooth decay appears to be due to genetic factors,” said Mary […]
Dental Problem? There Is Always A Solution!
There is no doubt that a healthy, pleasing smile positively affects one’s life. It lets us convey confidence and friendliness in business and social settings. You can get a healthy and pleasing smile with cosmetic dentistry from The Carrollton Dentist. A beautiful healthy smile also impacts our personal relationships. When we smile, we appear (and […]
Sore Tooth? Don’t Wait!
Carrollton Dentist patients who wait to have a toothache checked end up saying “I wish I had come sooner.” After all, a toothache is sending a simple, clear message: “Something’s wrong. See the dentist!” If you wait, the cost to treat it may get higher, even as the pain gets more extreme. Affordable dental care […]
Crooked Teeth And Cavities
Many dental patients believe that the most important thing about braces is straighter teeth, and their appearance. But straighter teeth are healthier teeth, because they are so much easier to care for. The Carrollton Dentist offers clear braces that can give you an ideal bite. When you stop to think about it, it’s pretty straight […]