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…
Oral Health
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…
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…
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…
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…
How Much Do You Know About Gum Disease?
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in adult Americans, yet many people are surprisingly under-informed about it. In this blog post from The Carrollton Dentist, we share some basic facts about gum disease. In its earliest and most treatable stage, gum disease is called gingivitis. The more advanced form is called periodontitis.…
5 Cavity Basics
Preventing cavities is one of the main reasons people visit the dentist. At The Carrollton Dentist, we want all our patients to have healthy gums, and teeth free of any decay. Here are five things you should know about cavities. Tooth decay is one of the most common of all diseases, second only to the…
6 Ways Dental Crowns Restore Smiles
Dental crowns have been around a long time, but they continue to play a vital role in cosmetic dentistry at The Carrollton Dentist. Also called a cap, dental crowns are a restoration that cover the visible part of the tooth. Dental crowns are used for numerous common dental problems: An old crown that is damaged…
Hiccups In Your Dental Routine
This post from The Carrollton Dentist looks at dental care routines, and what happens when they’re interrupted. The most common times people stop to brush their teeth are morning and night – either before or after breakfast, after dinner, or at bedtime. Common concerns that come with this routine involve hiccups in the schedule, from…
