What is the best professional tooth whitening system to use in Carrollton? There are two types of dentist-supervised tooth whitening systems available in Dallas. In order to determine the best choice for your teeth, schedule, and budget; you need to understand the differences in the systems. Both systems use a bleaching agent containing peroxide. Carrollton […]
Emergency Dental Care
Why Aren’t You Smiling?
Hello, I’m Dr. Amy Horton. My dental practice is called The Carrollton Dentist. We are located at 2440 N Josey Ln Ste 101 in Carrollton, and you can reach us by calling 972-323-0501. I look at smiles everywhere I go. Whether I am working with a dental patient, having dinner at my favorite restaurant, or […]
Foaming At The Mouth: Are You Brushing Right?
In today’s post, let’s examine some details about brushing. One key to activating the value of toothpaste is creating foam when properly brushing. Working up a good foam is attained by pre-wetting the toothbrush, then attacking at a 45 rather than 90-degree angle. The foaming helps with dislodging food debris from nooks and crannies in […]
Help! My Crown Came Off!
Categories: Emergency Dental Care, General Dentistry
In this blog post from The Carrollton Dentist, we take a look at a common dental emergency. You are eating something – maybe chewing an apple – when you hear an odd sound. Then something in your mouth feels wrong. One of your crowns has come off. Chances are, the crown (which cost you hundreds […]
Emergency Dental Care in Carrollton: Sinus Pain Or Abscessed Tooth?
Your maxillary sinuses are very close upstairs neighbors of your top teeth. In some areas, only a sliver of tissue separates the upper tooth roots from the bottom of the sinus cavity. It’s no wonder that when there is a pain in that general area, the distinct location can be hard to pinpoint. Allergies, infections, […]
