Tooth decay could cause discomfort, and lead to infected teeth too. There are a number of ways to avoid the onset of cavities, including the placement of our barely visible dental sealants, which helps kids and adults alike avoid cavities and enjoy strong, healthy smiles. In today’s blog, your Allen, TX, dentist talks about how we place dental sealants.
A dental cleaning is recommended every six months, and helps safeguard the health of both your teeth and gums. In today’s blog, your Allen TX, dentist will explain how a cleaning helps improve your oral health, and what to expect from this procedure. We’re also look at a deep cleaning, which can help address gum disease!
Summer is a great time to bring your family in for a checkup, as your kids no longer risk missing school. Also, your next visit then falls around winter break! In today’s blog, your Allen, TX, dentist will explain how our team helps families in our community enjoy strong and healthy smiles with a summertime checkup.
Did you know that snoring could lead to trouble sleeping and even a serious disorder known as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)? To avoid the negative impacts on your quality of life, immune system, and cardiovascular system, you may need treatment. In today’s blog, your Allen, TX, dentist explains how we treat snoring with a snore guard.
Are your teeth safe from harm while you sleep? It may seem odd to think about your time at rest as a period that can be hard on your smile. However, if you are someone who suffers from bruxism – habitual teeth grinding – damage while you sleep can occur. This is because you can unconsciously grind and clench your teeth throughout the night, wearing down your enamel and making you vulnerable to real oral health problems. Our Allen, TX dentist’s office can help you address this issue. By providing you a custom oral appliance, we can give you the means to stop bruxism from doing damage to your smile while you are asleep! (more…)
A dental emergency basically means any damage or injuries to your teeth and gums that isn’t life threatening or that doesn’t require a visit to the emergency room. However, these injuries do need immediate attention to avoid complications, such as cavities and infection or even tooth loss. In today’s blog, your Allen, TX, dentist talks about our approach to emergency dentistry.
You need more than just your six-month checkup and cleaning visits to keep your teeth and gums strong. You also need to care for your smile from home! To accomplish this, you and your entire family need to brush and floss. In today’s blog, your Allen, TX, dentist offers tips for better oral hygiene from the comfort of your own home.
Studies from the Centers for Disease Control show that half of adults over the age of 30 suffer from periodontal disease. The advanced stage of the disease is linked to issues like tooth loss! Fortunately, in today’s blog, your Allen, TX, dentist offers a few simple tips for avoiding the onset of gum disease, and recognizing the warning signs.
When you have pain or sensitivity in your smile, then you could benefit from restorative treatment to prevent worsening decay or infection. In today’s blog, your Allen, TX, dentist will talk about how we diagnose the cause of your discomfort, and the treatments we use to restore smiles to optimal health, function, and beauty.
If you’ve lost all of your teeth, your jawbone will weaken with time, which could impact your ability to receive implant dentures. However, your Allen, TX, dentist can offer a version that only requires four implant posts for support, helping even those with lost mass and density in the jaw receive a durable and lifelike prosthetic!
