Welcome to The Carrollton Dentist dental blog, Carrollton! I am Dr. Melissa Rodriguez. Today’s post focuses on teeth whitening. Unfortunately, our teeth lose their luster as we grow older, but I see staining on young patients, as well. Dallas area residents of all ages want whiter teeth. To protect from staining, it is vital to…
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3 Vital Reasons to Floss Regularly
Are you an avid flosser? Many of us periodically skip this needed habit. Studies show that around 68% of individuals report flossing at least once a week while 20% say they actually never floss. Skipping the regular flossing routine can have devastating consequences on your overall dental health and lead to costly dental work in…
Improve Your Smile for Yourself (And Those That Look at You)
Not happy with your smile? Have you been asking yourself about upgrading your smile? Do you have an extracted tooth that visually bothers you or your spouse or partner? Could your smile be holding you back in business or social pursuits? Are you sick and tired of loose dentures slipping around in your mouth? Whatever…
Let’s Talk About It
Hello, I’m Dr. Rodriguez of The Carrollton Dentist in Carrollton. I am dedicated to enhancing smiles through cosmetic dentistry. Few physical improvements have such a considerable influence on attractiveness and self-confidence as a smile makeover. Excellent oral health and a pleasing smile contribute to overall physical health and high quality of life. If you have…
Why is Dental Health So Important?
Good oral health is tied closely to good overall health. Your teeth are living things that are connected to your bloodstream and other systems in your body, which means that their health can impact your health in general, for better or worse. What is the Structure of a Healthy Tooth? The inside of a tooth…
What Can a Cosmetic Dentist Do?
Cosmetic dentistry focuses on dental work that improves the aesthetic appearance of a patient’s teeth, gums, or smile. This can mean changing a tooth’s shape, size, color, or positioning in the mouth. While it might seem like cosmetic dentistry is all about appearance, there are other benefits as well! When your teeth are well-aligned and…
Why Improve Your Smile?
Causes and consequences of poor dental health and how you can brush up on your own Most of us struggle with at least one area of our dental care. It could be that flossing is the one dreaded task, or maybe you haven’t been wearing the night guard recommended often enough. All of us should…
Are Dental Implants Experimental?
No. Tooth implants have been placed in millions of individuals. Some studies have revealed a success rate as high as 98%. Dental implants have been perfected and tested If you don’t follow the dental industry, you may not be aware that dental implants have been used since the 1960s. According to the American Academy of…
Aesthetic Dentistry Solves Difficult Oral Problems
Have you ever been told that your smile is beyond repair? That may not be true. At The Carrollton Dentist, we perform dental miracles every day. Here are some tough dental problems we routinely solve: Tough Problem 1: Insufficient Bone for Dental Implant Solution: Bone Grafting As a replacement for a missing tooth, a dental…
Health Habits To Keep You Smiling
In today’s post, we will concentrate on critical behaviors that impact oral health. Of course, effective brushing and flossing are two vital habits for healthy teeth, but there are many more things we can do to keep a healthy smile. Diet Do’s Do eat a nutritious diet with a variety of foods. This is necessary…
