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…
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Are You Watching For Cavities?
Did you know a cavity may be reversed? These small holes in our teeth caused by acidic tooth erosion can actually be prevented from getting worse and require filling. Currently, around 90% of adults have cavities and almost 30% have untreated cavities. However, by taking a few necessary precautions, we can stave off tooth decay…
The Five Stages of a Cavity
Categories: Family Dentistry, Root canal
You may have heard that once tooth enamel is eroded, it’s gone forever. This is partially true, but in the earliest stage of enamel erosion, a cavity can be reversed. Reverse a cavity before it needs a filling If you can restrict cavities in youngsters, there’s a better chance that their teeth can stay healthy…
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…
A Root Canal Doesn’t Just Save a Tooth
Do you have an aching tooth? Does it hurt to bite down? Does it throb and keep you up at night? Don’t give up on it just yet When a patient comes into The Carrollton Dentist with long-time toothache, they are often desperate. “Just pull it!” They don’t want to withstand the pain any longer. They…
Same-Day Tooth Pain Relief
When you have a toothache, that’s all you can think about. It makes it challenging to handle your everyday tasks. If the tooth starts hurting after business hours or on the weekend, you may resign yourself to waiting until a traditional dental practice opens. When others are closed, The Carrollton Dentist is here for you.…
Your Mouth Pain Might Be Pulpitis. Call Us ASAP!
Some individuals hate going to the dentist. They only seek treatment when the pain is unbearable. Because we are an urgent care practice in Carrollton, many of our patients fall into this category. We take extra care with those who have dental anxiety. Pulpitis a condition that can lead to so much pain, even the…
Dental Implants Play a Starring Role in Makeovers and Mouth Reconstruction
If you’ve looked at before and after photos of our patients, you know that tooth implants transform smiles. As such, they are commonly used in both smile makeovers and full mouth reconstruction. Dental implants restore form and function In other words, tooth implants have beauty and brawn. The fact that dental implants are both cosmetic and…
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…
Nothing to Fear: Root Canals in Carrollton
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental health, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry, Root canal, Toothache
Two words can strike fear into the bravest of souls: root canal. But at The Carrollton Dentist, root canals are performed with the patient’s comfort uppermost in mind. A root canal is a procedure that treats the inside of a tooth. It becomes necessary when a cavity infects a tooth’s interior, which can cause increased…
