Why is it necessary for your regular dental exams to include a professional cleaning of your teeth? What are these sessions doing for you that you are not able to do for yourself during your daily smile care regimen? It is important to understand that your path to maintaining healthy teeth should include a combination of professional and daily support. Even with an effective routine of brushing and flossing, you should receive regular dental care. A professional cleaning can clear away tartar, which you are not able to do on your own. These sessions also serve as a review of your brushing and flossing efforts. After they are completed, you can be warned of areas where plaque and tartar were able to accumulate. (more…)
Take Part In A Special Swim With Santa Event December 21
The pool can be a great destination when you want to escape the heat, or enjoy some exercise. It can be a less popular spot in winter…usually. The Swim With Santa event will give Allen residents a great reason to head to the pool on Friday, December 21, as you can take a dip in the indoor pool, and have your picture taken with Santa! In addition to capturing a photo with St. Nick, kids can give him their list of presents they want this season. Make sure to register in advance if you want to enjoy this unique spin on the traditional Christmas visit and photo-op! Your Allen, TX dentist’s office wants everyone to have fun with their holiday season. Remember, if you want to make sure your smile stays healthy in the new year, have your routine dental exams booked for 2019! (more…)
Using A Bonding Treatment To Fix Distracting Smile Flaws
If you have any concerns about your smile, it can be easy to feel like that flaw – or those flaws – attract more attention than you would prefer. So how can you address these problems, while preserving your smile’s natural look as much as possible? A dental bonding procedure can help patients who want to fix problems with teeth that are the wrong shape or size. The procedure is also effective for damaged or discolored teeth. Because a bonding treatment will not require a lab-made restoration, this work can be completed in less time than you may anticipate – many patients will be done in just one appointment! You can also be glad to know that bonding treatments rely on the same resin material used to create natural-looking dental fillings. (more…)
4 Changes You Can Make Today To Protect Your Teeth
Are you ready to start following resolutions once 2019 starts? Having resolutions can help us make changes to our habits that improve the quality of our lives. Of course, if something is truly a good idea, why not start now? Your Allen, TX dentist’s office always encourages patients to take care of their oral health. Some measures have obvious benefits. For instance, keeping up with your dental exams, and receiving routine dental cleanings, will help you avoid trouble with cavities and tooth decay. With that said, there are little adjustments you can make to your daily life in between visits that can lead to real smile benefits! (more…)
Can I Put Biting Or Chewing Pressure On A Restored Tooth?
When you find yourself in need of dental work, you should be aware that putting off whatever treatment you need may allow a problem to become worse over time. For instance, consider what might happen if you have a cavity – the longer you delay care, the more damage is done to your dental structure. Restorative dental work can involve the repair minor problems with a dental filling, or the restoration of a tooth via the placement of a dental crown. In either case, you should feel confident that your affected tooth can bite and chew comfortably. While your Allen, TX dentist’s office is proud to offer restorations that have important cosmetic benefits, you can also count on that work to offer needed functional support. (more…)
Enjoy A Ride On A Horse-Drawn Carriage This December!
Starting on the evening of Friday, December 14, visitors to Watters Creek will have opportunities to enjoy FREE rides on a horse-drawn carriage! To help everyone feel the holiday spirit, carriage rides will be available on the weekends leading up to Christmas. After taking care of your shopping, you can take a ride with that special someone, or make it a family event. How are you making the most of your holiday season? While this time of year can be great for seeing friends and family, the abundance of Christmas treats can make trouble for your smile. Your Allen, TX dentist’s office is ready to help you deal with any dental troubles you experience, and we are ready to meet you for a regular dental exam. (more…)
Quiz: Positive Smile Changes Available Through Dental Work
The holiday season is here, and 2019 will soon fill your calendar with professional and social obligations. If you want to meet the challenges and opportunities of the next year with confidence, cosmetic dental work from your Allen, TX dentist can help! By addressing the problems that you feel keep you from enjoying your best possible smile, you can feel more eager to take on 2019. There are a range of services available to you. For some patients, the ideal treatment is one that makes their smile nice and bright, while others feel they need to fix problems with the shape or size of certain teeth. (more…)
Your Dentist Can Help You Put An End To Your Snoring
Even though Christmas is almost here, a family with a member who snores will be unlikely to enjoy many silent nights. If you or your partner has an issue with snoring, it can be an embarrassing problem, and one that interferes with the other’s ability to sleep peacefully. Fortunately, your Allen, TX dentist is ready to help you address an ongoing snoring problem. By providing you with a custom snore guard, your dentist can give you what you need to breathe peacefully, and quietly, while you are at rest. In some cases, this appliance is an effective measure for countering mild to moderate issues with obstructive sleep apnea. (more…)
Enjoy The Country Christmas Event At Lucas Community Park
On the evening of Friday, December 7, you and your family can check out lots of fun Christmas happenings at Lucas Community Park! During the Country Christmas Event, the park will have plenty of seasonal happenings for you to join in, from train rides, to holiday music, to ice skating! There will also be treats in the form of marshmallow roasting, cocoa, and more! This is a FREE event being held for families in and around Allen. Are you prepared for the holidays? While you certainly want to make the most of your time with friends and family this time of year, you should limit your intake of sweets. If you want to make sure your teeth stay healthy, make sure you attend regular dental exams with your Allen, TX dentist’s office! (more…)
Have You Scheduled Dental Care For Your Family In 2019?
What can you do to make sure your 2019 is spent in good spirits, and good health? We often turn to New Year’s resolutions to help us tackle the upcoming 365 days, but there are some important basic steps you should take, too. If you have not done so already, you should make sure you have future dental checkups scheduled for yourself, and for your kids. Your Allen, TX dentist’s office can work with patients of all ages to help them stay on top of their oral care needs. You can count on great support for your children during their pediatric dental visits. During your own appointments, your dentist can help you protect your teeth against decay through careful evaluations and professional teeth cleanings. (more…)
