What do you do if your dental crown moves or comes off completely? It may have loosened or come off while brushing, flossing, or even simply eating. If this has happened to you, don’t stress! Here is what to do if your crown comes off. There are three steps: 1. First things first, find your…
Porcelain crowns
Don’t Like Dental Visits? Go Anyway.

It’s no secret that many Carrollton residents dread going to the dentist. Whether they associate dental visits with shame, pain or financial drain, they avoid it at all costs. See Your Dentist Regularly to Avoid Painful Oral Problems However, examine the fact that by seeing your dentist regularly, you can avoid dental procedures like fillings…
Into The Thick Of It, The Skinny On Toothpaste

Welcome to our blog! Today’s article answers some common questions about toothpaste. Why does toothpaste seem gritty? The abrasive characteristic of toothpaste is to assist in removing dental plaque and food from the surface of the teeth. Rough brushing becomes unnecessary for dental patients when the abrasives in the toothpaste can snag the mouth’s lingering…
The Carrollton Dentist Cosmetic Dentistry For Drop-Dead Gorgeous Smiles

Hello, I’m Melissa Rodriguez of The Carrollton Dentist. At The Carrollton Dentist, we expertly provide all of the advanced general and cosmetic dental procedures available including teeth whitening, short term braces, dental crowns and bridges, porcelain veneers, and cosmetic bonding. We also fill cavities with tooth-colored fillings that blend perfectly with your natural teeth. In…
Replace Old Silver Fillings

Superficial cuts in the skin subside without a trace, infections are wiped out with antibiotics, broken bones mend, and inflamed tissues recede. Our teeth, unfortunately, can’t regenerate. Decay can be halted in its progress, but scientists are still years away from actual enamel regeneration. That’s why the team at The Carrollton Dentist strongly emphasizes preventative…
How Long Will A Dental Crown Last?

Dallas endodontists, oral surgeons, and general dentists use dental crowns (sometimes called caps) in many restorative treatments. A crown adds strength to a tooth that has a large filling or has been injured, a crown can correct bite misalignments, and a crown is usually necessary after a root canal. In a dental implant procedure, attaching…
What To Do If Your Crown Comes Off

If you’ve had a lot of cosmetic dental work, there’s a chance you’ll eventually have a problem with a dental crown. Crowns may come off while brushing, flossing, or even simply eating. If this happens to you, don’t stress! Here is what to do if your crown comes off. There are three steps: 1. First…
The Carrollton Dentist: Calming Root Canal Fears

In Carrollton, Texas a dentist’s office is sometimes seen as a painful and scary place. The Carrollton Dentist located at 2440 N Josey Ln Ste 101 Carrollton, Texas 75006 tries to discourage that image with a passionate staff and qualified dentists. However, endodontic therapy, a dental procedure commonly known as a root canal, still carries…
The Carrollton Dentist Guide To Preventing Gum Disease

Hearing that you have gingivitis (gum disease) can be upsetting. Here at The Carrollton Dentist in Carrollton, Texas, we are committed to educating and assisting patients in preventing gum disease. If you discover that you already have gum disease, don’t despair. We can help. Symptoms of Gum Disease Bleeding gums Swollen, tender gums Receding gums…
Dental Miracles! Cosmetic Dentistry in Carrollton

Cosmetic dentistry can not only improve your smile, it can improve the health of your teeth and make your face more pleasing and younger-looking. Moreover, it can help with TMJ issues, and it definitely elevates your self-esteem! A Carrolton miracle? It can be. At The Carrollton Dentist, we perform dental miracles every day. Regardless of…