On Saturday, April 7, you and your family can head out to Dayspring Nature Preserve for their special Earthfest event! Interactive exhibits will be set up for guests to use, and there will be live music playing throughout the day. You and your family can also spend the day enjoying outdoor activities, while also learning about the natural world around us. You can bring a picnic, enjoy fun games, and join experts on site to see live demonstrations, and explore the area during a guided nature walk! This special event is FREE to attend, and it will provide a great opportunity for Allen families to enjoy spending time together, while also learning more about our natural world. (more…)
What To Do If Your Dental Trouble Calls For Urgent Care
A painful or sensitive tooth can make it hard to eat, and it can be a frustrating distraction that interferes with your day. In cases where tooth pain is serious, it may call for urgent treatment. What should you do if you feel you need emergency dental care? Our practice takes care to see our patients when they need attention for an emergency matter, even if that care is needed at an inconvenient time. Because we provide modern restorative dental care, you can count on treatment that works to minimize your discomfort. Our restorations can also blend in with your smile, to avoid any esthetic worries. (more…)
Quiz: How TMJ Dysfunction Can Affect Your Life
How much impact can an oral health problem have on your life? If you currently struggle with TMJ dysfunction, you can be well aware of how intrusive this problem has the potential to be. When patients struggle with problems that affect their jaw joints, they can have a hard time biting, chewing, and speaking, typically simple functions that can become difficult, or painful. There is also the potential to develop pains in your face, neck, shoulders, and head. If your struggles with TMJ dysfunction include a tendency to grind your teeth (a problem known as bruxism), you also run the risk of suffering serious dental damage. (more…)
The Impact Your Breakfast Can Have On Your Smile
You can start your day with healthy, smile-friendly choices, or you can make decisions that are less beneficial. Different people will have different morning routines, based on their responsibilities, and how long it takes them to feel alert. If your morning routine involves effective preventive dental care, and a breakfast that limits sugar, you can give yourself a better chance at avoiding cavities. However, if you frequently fail to brush, and cram in a sugary breakfast on your way out the door, you may have the misfortune of learning you need treatment for a cavity at your next dental exam. (more…)
Check Out Outdoor Adventure Day April 7!
On Saturday, April 7, you and your family can enjoy a local slice of the great outdoors by taking part in Allen’s Outdoor Adventure Day! This special event, taking place at Bethany Lakes Park, encourages residents of all ages to come take part in various activities around the park. This is a great chance to see how you can enjoy a local connection with nature, as well as a great opportunity to bond with your family. This event is being made FREE to the public, but you can reserve a spot for this event by registering online. If you love a good outdoor activity, or if you just want to see a little more of Allen’s Bethany Lakes Park, this will be a great opportunity! (more…)
Making Plans To Address A Range Of Smile Concerns
If you go without routine dental care for an extended stretch of time, several problems may develop with your oral health. When you schedule a dental exam after a long absence, your dentist might have to alert you to multiple issues that you need to have addressed. Fortunately, you can make arrangements to fully care for your smile. That can mean planning several restorative dental treatments, but you should not feel limited to solely addressing health matters. If you want to learn more about cosmetic dental care, make sure to let your dentist know! You can be amazed at how much improvement you can see after the right cosmetic procedure. (more…)
What Should I Expect At My Child’s First Dental Visit?
You may have some concerns about starting dental care for your child. You may worry that they are too young to start treatment, or that the experience might be upsetting to them. What you should know is that your dentist can make sure kids feel at ease when they come in for an appointment, especially when it is their first time. A first visit, which may be referred to as a Happy Visit, should take place around a child’s second birthday. Rather than performing a standard preventive dental exam, your dentist will simply try to make them comfortable at the office, and in the dentist’s chair. When they are given a warm, welcome introduction to dental care, kids can feel more at ease when it is time for them to undergo preventive treatment. (more…)
Will My Cosmetic Dental Work Offer Long-Term Improvements?
Cosmetic dental care can lead to positive changes to your appearance, but will those changes last? Your choice of cosmetic procedure can impact how easily you can sustain your improvements. With porcelain veneers, you have a durable cosmetic restoration that can least for many years. If you undergo a whitening treatment, you can enjoy lasting changes, but you still face risks from foods and drinks that can leave stains in your teeth. It is certainly possible to enjoy long-term improvements after cosmetic dental work. With that said, your oral health care practices after treatment can play a big part in preserving how you look. (more…)
Check Out Allen’s Undersea Easter Adventure March 31
On Saturday, March 31, you can enjoy Easter fun with an underwater twist! Allen’s Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium is set to host a special event, the Under The Sea Easter Adventure! In addition to an Easter Egg hunt in the pool, you and your family can enjoy games, activities, a meeting with the Easter Bunny, and a special Easter Egg hunt. Different hunts will be offered, with groups separated by age. Make sure you arrive at least fifteen minutes before your child’s Easter Egg hunt time, so that they can be properly checked in, and make sure they have the appropriate swim attire. An admission cost of $10 is required for this activity. (more…)
3 Reasons You SHOULDN’T Worry About Your Root Canal
If the news that you need a root canal treatment has you upset, there are several reasons to let go of your anxiousness. However, that does not mean you should feel unconcerned about the problem making this treatment necessary. Root canals are not used in every restorative dental treatment. This procedure helps you put a stop to problems within the pulp of a tooth. Modern dental care can limit the amount of work needed on your tooth, while also helping you avoid discomfort. Your dentist can also provide care with a natural-looking crown after your tooth is treated, so your smile is not impacted. (more…)
