Professional Dental Cleaning May Help Decrease Heart Disease
If you stick to a strict schedule of semi-annual dental appointments for cleanings and checkups, you’ll enjoy a number of oral health benefits, like reducing your risk of gum disease and tooth loss. You’ll also be taking an important step to maintain your smile’s appearance. You may not realize that these routine visits with your […]
Caring for your teeth while traveling or on the go
Even if you’re on vacation or traveling for work, you don’t get to take a break from good oral hygiene habits. It’s just as important to take good care of your teeth when you’re on the road as it is when you’re home. The best dentists encourage their patients to continue to brush and floss […]
Bleeding Gums Can Affect More than Your Smile
When your gums bleed, it’s certainly unattractive. If you notice this symptom, though, keep in mind that it could signal a serious problem, such as periodontal disease. Bleeding, swelling or even redness indicates that there’s a problem with your gums. Bacteria that live in the mouth can cause inflammation in the gums when they have […]
At what age should I schedule an orthodontic screening?
Some parents may associate visits with DFW orthodontists with pre-teens or adolescents, but younger children can benefit from an orthodontic evaluation as well. Orthodontists can pinpoint potential problems shortly after a child’s permanent teeth begin to erupt. Consequently, the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that patients be examined by an orthodontist no later than age […]
How to Minimize Bite Stress
Your teeth exert forces on each other when you bite and chew, and the teeth are equipped to handle those forces. However, when the bite faces other sources of stress, such as clenching and grinding of the teeth, it can become problematic and necessitate a trip to the dental office. Patients may not even recognize […]
When is Endodontic Treatment Recommended?
Endodontists are the dental specialists who focus on diseases and treatments of the tooth’s inner structures. Endodontists are primarily concerned with the dental pulp, the soft tissue found in the center of the tooth. The dental pulp also contains the tooth’s nerve core, which means that damage to the pulp is often associated with dental […]
Periodontal disease: An overview
Millions of Americans are affected by periodontal disease in some form, and as the condition advances, its consequences become much more serious. Periodontists in DFW can provide treatment for this condition to thwart many of its adverse effects. Periodontal disease occurs when bacteria collect along the gumline and cause inflammation in the gum tissue. These […]
Pregnancy and your dental health
If you are an expectant mother, it’s more important than ever to visit a DFW dental office. When you get the good news, one of your first calls (after notifying all of your friends and family, of course) should be to the dentist. Hormonal changes make moms-to-be more likely to develop gum disease. In turn, […]
Preventing gum disease
Periodontal, or gum, disease is a serious condition. When left untreated, it can lead to tooth and bone loss, severely compromising oral health. Research has also suggested a link between gum disease and systemic conditions ranging from diabetes to heart disease to pancreatic cancer, to name a few. A desire to keep periodontal disease at […]
Latest advances in dental technology
In recent years, advances in dental technology have improved patient experiences and outcomes in the dental office. In fact, patients have come to expect a certain level of tech savvy from their dentists, and they often feel reluctant to seek care at practices where older, outdated equipment is in use. Here are a few examples […]