What Does A Missing Tooth Say About You?
When you meet an individual in Dallas who is missing a front tooth, what does that say to you? Do you wonder if they were in an accident? Do you subconsciously start making assumptions about their income, level of education, and overall physical health? It’s Unfair… Though it is extremely unfair, we are often evaluated […]
Has Your Child Visited A Dentist?
Hello! Today’s The Carrollton Dentist blog is for new parents. We know that your child’s health and safety is your top priority. That’s why you baby-proof your home, serve healthy foods, and buckle them tightly in their car seat before you pull out of your driveway. We want to remind Carrollton parents that oral health […]
Does Your Child Have Frequent Sore Throats?
In decades past, doctors performed more tonsillectomies on kids. If you were a child with frequent sore throats, “getting your tonsils out” was a rite of passage. A tonsillectomy was once a common procedure to treat infection and inflammation of the tonsils (tonsillitis). Today, a tonsillectomy is usually performed for sleep-disordered breathing but may still […]
Daily Oral Hygiene: Put Your Heart Into It
This message from The Carrollton Dentist is a reminder that brushing your teeth twice a day may help decrease your risk of heart disease. Scientists, dentists, and cardiologists have known for many years that there is a link between gum disease and heart problems. However, a recent study studied oral health habits and heart disease […]
When It’s Better Not To Brush
Though thin and partially translucent, tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the body. It has the critical job of protecting teeth from constant use and the ongoing assault of chemicals in food and drink. Regular cleanings and checkups at The Carrollton Dentist in Carrollton TX help protect your tooth enamel. Enamel also safeguards tooth […]
Why Is An Implant Better For Oral Health?
Dental implants are an ideal replacement for lost teeth, and at last count more than three million Americans have received one. At The Carrollton Dentist in Carrollton TX, we are providers of these dental marvels. What Is A Dental Implant? A dental implant is a titanium post that is surgically implanted into your jaw. For […]
9 Tips For Preventing Gum Disease
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in the United States. But it is a preventable disease, and also treatable, at The Carrollton Dentist in Carrollton TX. Here’s some simple ways to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Brush your teeth for two to three minutes, at least twice a day, with fluoridated toothpaste. […]
Don’t Let A Simple Problem Become Serious
In this blog post from The Carrollton Dentist we are going to discuss small irritations in the mouth that have the potential to become big problems. Injuries, sores, or inflammation in the mouth can be very uncomfortable. These non-specific irritations, called stomatitis, have many different causes. They may be caused by cold sores, gum disease, […]
15 Things You Didn’t Know About Teeth
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 […]
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 […]