Dental professionals in the Carrollton area (including the team at The Carrollton Dentist) are dedicated to oral health. Unfortunately, some men and women rarely go to the dentist. Others have the misconception that you only need to go to the dentist when you have a toothache. In addition, there are those who have severe dental…
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The Five Stages of a Cavity

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…
What Do You Do If You Get Something Stuck Between Your Teeth?

Individuals get food stuck in and between their teeth all the time. Most of the time it is not a problem to get the food unstuck with floss or a toothbrush and move on with your day. However, once in a while there is a pesky piece of food that seems extremely challenging to get…
Modern Dentistry In Carrollton TX

Hi, my name is Melissa Rodriguez. My team and I at The Carrollton Dentist have been providing excellent dental care for our patients in Texas since 2003. One of the vital habits of good oral health is daily tooth brushing with an effective toothpaste. There is a wide variety of toothpastes available. I recommend you…
Which Type of Toothbrush is Best?

It may surprise you to know that some men and women have very strong opinions about which type of toothbrush is the best: manual or electric. Is there really one that is clearly better? Most dentists will tell you that all toothbrushes, when used effectively, are effective at removing plaque. Choosing which kind you prefer is…
Does COVID-19 Affect Your Teeth and Mouth?

You’ve probably heard that COVID19 can make patients lose their sense of taste and smell. Hopefully, you haven’t experienced that yourself. Let’s consider other oral problems linked to COVID-19. Dry Mouth is as Common as Loss of Taste A cohort of Brazilian scientists led by University of Brasilia researcher E.N.S. Guerra analyzed more than 180…
How Oral Inflammation Affects Your Health

Swollen and painful gums are symptoms of periodontal disease, an inflammatory gum disease. Swelling occurs from an auto-immune response of the body reacting to an infection. Infections are noticeable through pain, redness, and warmth. If the infection is left untreated, it can affect the bone near the teeth. The body’s immune system wants to rid…
4 Reasons To Make Sure Your Child Sees A Dentist

Did you know that The American Dental Association recommends that a child’s first visit to a dentist should occur around twelve months of age? For many parents in the The Colony, Plano, and Fort Worth areas, this may come as a surprise. Today in the The Carrollton Dentist post, we are going to review 4…
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…
What to Expect with Tooth Implant Placement in Carrollton TX

Let’s consider what to expect during tooth implant surgery. We will divide it into three parts: before, during, and after. The dental implant process works like this: Before the Procedure We start with X-rays, an exam, and a consultation. We’ll take numerous X-rays of your teeth and jaw. Images are taken from several angles. It’s…