For the 65 percent of Carrollton adults who develop wisdom teeth in their late teens or early twenties, The Carrollton Dentist generally recommends removal. Wisdom teeth can damage adjacent teeth, nerves and, due to their awkward positioning, can increase risk of tooth decay and gum disease. Moreover, they often come in crooked, crowding the other…
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Is It Growing In Your Mouth?
Categories: Oral Health
Believe it or not plaque can rear its ugly head in any Carrollton mouth – even yours – no matter how meticulous you try to be. If you have deep grooves, watch out. If you have a receding gum line, watch out. If you are a candy-loving Carrollton resident with the proverbial sweet tooth, watch out.
When Bad Breath Terrifies: 4 Tips
Categories: Oral Health
I’m Melissa Rodriguez with The Carrollton Dentist. In business since 2003. My specialty is general dentistry. At The Carrollton Dentist we perform dental crowns and cosmetic dentistry regularly. As a favor to Carrollton, Texas I’d like to take a few minutes to share with you some insight about bad breath and give your neighbors some places to start in improving or removing the offending odor.
“Get Your Teeth In Shape, Carrollton!”
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Here at The Carrollton Dentist, we want to make sure that those in the Carrollton and Farmers Branch area have healthy, attractive teeth.
Tonsil Stones: Carrollton’s Questions Answered
Categories: Oral Health
It is rare for these tonsil stones to become large and cause problems, but if they do, you may experience several symptoms.
Raise Your Dental IQ In The Colony
Categories: Oral Health
There are many simple things that the average Farmers Branch area resident can do to raise their Dental IQ and improve their oral health. One simple lesson involves bacteria, and everyone’s mouth has a lot of it. But, don’t worry, bacteria per se isn’t the problem. Dental problems occur for Dallas patients when the balance…
Dallas Dentists And Your Mouth Sores
Categories: Family Dentistry, Oral Health
As your Dallas dentist, I can’t do much to stop canker sores or cold sores in your mouth. I can discuss the health of your mouth, and examine any causes that make your mouth sore.
Fighing Bad Breath and Removing Tooth Stains
Categories: Oral Health
Did you remember that brushing and flossing fights bad breath and removes stains? If you have persistent stains that brushing can’t remove, get your teeth bleached at The Carrollton Dentist for a dazzling stain free smile. The American Dental Association recommends two minutes as a minimum time for brushing. Most folks think they brush that…
Oral Conscious Sedation
Categories: Family Dentistry
Some people experience severe anxiety when undergoing dental treatment. With oral conscious sedation, it is possible to relax during dental procedures instead of being tense and fearful. Oral sedation dentistry, relaxation dentistry, conscious sedation and anxiety-free dentistry are all terms used to describe this type of treatment. In addition to alleviating anxiety, oral conscious sedation…
The Carrollton Dentist Treats Cankers Sores, Lesions, and Fever Blisters
Categories: Family Dentistry, Oral Health
At The Carrollton Dentist, one of the most common complaints we hear from family dentistry patients is problems with mouth sores. There are many different kinds of oral lesions which can make eating and talking painful. Some are annoying yet harmless, while other sores are more serious and require medical intervention. Though not contagious, the…
