You can take several actions to control your cavity risk. You can make sure to have your teeth professionally cleaned by your hygienist during regular visits. You can be sure to brush and floss regularly on your own. What you might not realize is that you can make it easier to avoid cavities by being conscientious about what you include in your diet. Certain products can be higher in sugar, making them cavity risks. You should also be cautious about acidic items, as they may soften your enamel. A healthy, balanced diet that limits sugar can help you keep your teeth in their best state. (more…)
Allen To Host 4th Annual Colin County Home And Garden Show
From September 16 through September 18, the Allen Event Center will play host to the Fourth Annual Colin County Home And Garden Show. This gathering will bring a variety of different vendors, builders, contractors, and other experts on home development and beautification, under one roof. In addition to having experts on hand to offer up their services, several sessions will be held where you can learn from different people in the Home And Garden fields. Clint Harp of HGTV’s Fixer Upper will be the celebrity guest at this year’s event. (more…)
How Will Dental Bonding Help My Smile?
There are plenty of measures your dentist can take to help your teeth, when help is called for. Restorative dental work can quickly and effectively eliminate tooth decay, repair your tooth, and return you to good oral health. What you might not realize is that your dentist is able to help more than just teeth – they can also help your smile. If your concerns are rooted in the appearance of your teeth, cosmetic dentistry can help. You can actually cover up many issues in one visit with dental bonding. Bonding applies composite resin to a tooth, which is used to hide damage, improve the tooth’s color, and, when necessary, make it look larger. (more…)
Fighting Tartar With Professional Dental Cleanings
Do you know what makes tartar different from plaque? Plaque is a filmy collection of oral bacteria that can accumulate on your teeth. If this material is left untreated for too long, the hardened form is referred to as tartar. The problem with tartar is that it can be too tough to eliminate with at-home care. Luckily, it can be successfully addressed by your hygienist during a routine dental cleaning. These cleanings are meant to totally eliminate all harmful debris from your teeth, to help prevent cavities. (more…)
Take Advantage Of Professional Whitening Tools At Home
What do you turn to when you want to whiten your teeth? Do you select a new toothpaste at the grocery store because it promises to make your teeth whiter? Do you change your diet, to avoid items like coffee, or color-rich foods? You can actually see real improvement to the color of your teeth by seeking a teeth whitening treatment from your dentist. One major upside to this is that you can actually enjoy professional results without scheduling an appointment. Your dentist can actually provide you with the tools and instructions necessary for you to whiten your teeth yourself, with real results. (more…)
Quiz: Responding To Dental Damage
What do you do when you suffer a tooth injury? If the problem threatens your overall health, you may need to contact 911. If there is damage that needs prompt attention, you should reach out to your dentist for emergency dental care. Your dentist can do their best to treat you on the day of the incident. If your injury takes place on a night or weekend, you should still call – the automated answering service can direct you to your dentist. For dental damage that is not an emergency, the approach you need to take can depend on the type of damage, and if it affects how your tooth functions. (more…)
The Allen Heritage Center Offers Lessons In Local History
Both new and long-term Allen residents can learn a little more about local history by visiting the Allen Heritage Center. The center is dedicated to chronicling the town’s past, gathering information and artifacts from earlier eras. To help connect the public to local lore, the Allen Heritage Center opens up to the public periodically, to allow them to see Allen history for themselves. The museum will be open on Saturday, August 27, and will feature five exhibits that are new to the collection. Visitors can come see these new pieces – and take a look at the center’s permanent collection – and develop a better grasp of the town’s rich past. (more…)
Sore Teeth? Let Your Dentist Know
You should see your dentist every six months for checkups, but if something is wrong, you should not hesitate to reach out and ask for a consultation. In fact, your dentist can even work to provide you with same-day service in the event of a dental emergency. Dental pain can affect your quality of life, and can indicate that something is really wrong with your oral health. If you are concerned about a problem, you should not simply try to ignore it. Some problems can continue to worsen, and lead to tooth loss. (more…)
Teaching Your Kids Smart Oral Health Habits
Good oral health is important even in our earliest years. Your child should begin seeing your dentist early – their first visit should happen by around their second birthday. These early appointments operate as a means of observing a child’s developing oral structures, but they can also serve as learning opportunities. Your dentist can review proper brushing and flossing techniques so that your child understands how to care for their teeth at home. With the help of dental sealants, your dentist can even put an extra layer of defense between your child and tooth decay. (more…)
Covering Dental Flaws With Porcelain Veneers
How do you feel about your smile? It is important to make sure your teeth stay healthy, but you have every right to want to make sure your smile looks good, too. This is why cosmetic dentistry offers help in correcting flaws that affect your appearance, not your health. One way to address several flaws is by having porcelain veneers placed on your teeth. The veneers can cover up problems with tooth color, can hide minor dental damage, and can even fix the appearance of misshapen teeth. To learn more, and to find out if you are a good candidate for veneers, you should speak with your dentist. (more…)
