Before long, Allen schools will once again start to fill up with kids, and the new year will be underway. One thing you can do for your kids before their classes start again is to make sure they have the checkup before they return. Regular dental visits can be particularly important for kids, who are still learning how to effectively treat their smiles. At their back-to-school appointment, your dentist can make sure they undergo an expert dental cleaning, and have a careful check for any possible problems that may need to be addressed. Of course, while you bring your kids in, you can make sure your oral health needs are cared for by making your own appointment for preventive dental care. (more…)
Is It Time To For Your Child To Receive Dental Sealants?
Dental sealants help kids avoid cavities. After your child’s teeth are cleaned and etched (so the sealants will stick), your dentist can apply the material, which can offer years of lasting protection. After sealants are placed, teeth have a protective layer that will keep bacteria and food debris from leading to smile troubles. While sealants will wear away over time, they can offer extended protection because they can last longer in the pits and grooves of molars, areas that can be harder to keep clean. Sealants can be most effective when placed on your child’s secondary (adult) teeth shortly after they arrive. (more…)
A Filling Restores Your Tooth, And Protects Your Appearance
A dental filling has a simple, but important, task. A cavity is created when oral bacteria cause enough decay to create an opening in your tooth. To stop that cavity from continuing to grow – and to stop the spread of bacteria – your dentist will remove the infected area. This leaves your tooth vulnerable thanks to this loss of material. A tooth filling will reside in this opening, protecting your tooth from future decay or damage. The use of composite resin in making fillings means that support comes from a material that can mimic your appearance, so that your looks are not altered by the presence of this restoration. (more…)
Check Out Happy Fall Fest September 16
On Saturday, September 16, Allen residents can make their way over to the Allen Senior Center and take advantage of Happy Fall Fest. This event will boast a special car show produced by the Morning Maniacs Car Club, and offer up unique items from vendors providing crafts, gift ideas, and treats. You can spend your day checking out stunning and rare automobiles, then browse through the different products available for sale at the event. If you are interested in setting up a vendor booth, the city is accepting applications via email. (more…)
What Is It Like To Undergo Emergency Dental Care?
Emergency dental care is something no one wants to undergo. However, when you need it, you can certainly appreciate its value. When you inform your dentist’s office that you are facing an emergency situation, they will do what is needed to bring you in for treatment as soon as possible. If you are dealing with a loose or knocked out tooth, they can advise you on keeping it safe until you arrive. Your dentist will examine the nature of the damage, and try to save your tooth, and your smile. If the tooth can be preserved, it may still require restorative dental work. If it is lost, they can discuss how you can receive a natural-looking dental prosthetic. (more…)
Quiz: What Can Porcelain Veneers Do For You?
What can porcelain veneers do for you? The simple answer – they can make your smile more attractive. Veneers are popular because they make it possible to correct multiple flaws, and transform how you look. Patients who receive veneers are able to cover up problems with the color of their teeth, as well as issues with their shape. Even superficial damages can be addressed. The process of placing veneers will see them permanently bonded to your teeth. Because this means your veneers will be subjected to biting and chewing pressures, they are designed for durability. Of course, your teeth are also remarkably tough, and they still face risks for problems – exercising smart care with veneers can ensure that they keep in good condition for longer. (more…)
Back To School Open Skate Event At Allen Community Ice Rink
Summer vacation has a frustrating habit of ending too soon. You and your family can beat the heat and enjoy an invigorating session on the ice at Allen Community Ice Rink’s Back To School Open Skate. During the Back To School Open Skate, you can bring a donation of school supplies and enjoy a free skate rental! The Allen Community Ice Rink offers exercise and fun for Allen residents. As the dawn of the next school year inches closer, you and your family can help donate to support kids in need, and have a blast on the ice. (more…)
Your Morning Coffee Can Affect Your Smile
Your morning coffee habit can make an early meeting bearable. It can make it possible for you to feel alert during your commute to work. Unfortunately, it can also have a negative impact on your smile. Even patients who manage to fight the formation of cavities can have stains build up in their enamel, stains that can eventually hurt the quality of their appearance. When you are ready to take action, your stains may have settled to the point that over the counter whitening products are not as effective as you would like. Luckily, the professional whitening treatment available from your dentist can exceed the results of store bought products. (more…)
A Snore Guard Helps Make Nights More Peaceful
Nothing breaks a quiet night quite like a loud, rumbling snoring sound. People snore when soft tissue blocks a their airways while they sleep, leading to the familiar disruptive noise. It can be an embarrassing problem for a person to have, and something that makes a good night’s sleep elusive for the snorer’s partner. Of course, if your snoring is occurring because of sleep apnea, it can be more than an inconvenience – you could be facing real health issues. Your dentist is able to help you stop snoring by providing you with a snore guard. This oral appliance will keep your airways open, so that you sleep peacefully, and quietly. (more…)
Do You Have The Wrong Idea About Root Canals?
A root canal treatment is something you will hopefully avoid. After all, the procedure is called for to deal with a problem that is located in the interior of your tooth. Because this puts that tooth’s living tissue in jeopardy, you can feel real discomfort, and be at risk for losing it entirely if nothing is done in time. What you should understand is that a root canal is an important restorative dental procedure. It would be ideal to not need one at all. However, if the need does arise, you should not let the treatment’s reputation scare you off. (more…)
