When it comes to oral cancer survival rates, two numbers are key: 40% and 90%. 40% of men and women who receive a late-stage diagnosis die within five years. However, the survival rate for early stage diagnosis is 90%. Oral Cavity and Oropharynx—Mouth and Throat Cancers that originate in the mouth (or oral cavity) are…
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Top 10 Reasons To Visit Your Dentist
You smile deserves regular attention. If you haven’t had a dental evaluation in a while, examine these important reasons: Check Up: It’s time, and this is the best way to avoid dental problems. Clean Up: Our dental hygienist is ready to give you a super clean smile. Brush Up: If it has been a while…
6 Ways To Prepare For Your Dental Procedure
Nervous about an upcoming procedure? Let The Addison Dentist offer 6 ways to prepare yourself mentally, emotionally, and physically before your big dental day. First, remember Dr. Jordana Contrucci is trained to provide the best care and comfort possible. Second, take some time to relax and identify what you are anxious about. Take deep breaths…
Keeping Teen Smiles Healthy
If you are the parent of a teen, you may already have some concerns about your child’s well-being. As young men and women progress toward complete independence, some make questionable choices when it comes to health. We encourage Addison parents to be vigilant about twice-yearly dental exams and cleanings for their teens. Adolescent Oral Health…
5 Ways To Help Your Child Avoid A Cracked Tooth
Cracked teeth can be painful, embarrassing, and expensive to repair. Protecting kids’ teeth from cracks and chips should be taught at a young age. 1. Don’t chew hard stuff! Steer clear of ice, hard candies, hard nuts, unpopped popcorn, and hard beef jerky. Watch out for stone fruits—that peach may be soft but if you…
What Is The Difference Between Sleep Apnea and Insomnia?
We all know that quality sleep is important for physical and mental well-being. Yet millions of Americans suffer from sleep disorders that prevent normal, healthy sleep. Two common sleep disorders are insomnia and sleep apnea. Let’s discuss their differences. What is insomnia? Insomnia is a sleep disorder where individuals may have a hard time falling…
Mini Implants May Be Right For You
I’m Jordana Contrucci of The Addison Dentist in Addison. Today’s topic is mini dental implants, sometimes called “immediate implants”. Though they are not as well known as traditional dental implants, mini implants are also being used successfully in the Addison area to improve smiles. Like their larger diameter counterparts, mini implants can support a restoration…
The Advantages of In-Ovation Braces
At The Addison Dentist, we are proud to provide the latest orthodontic technology. One of our most popular systems for straightening teeth is called In-Ovation. Let’s talk about In-Ovation braces. What are In-Ovation braces? In-Ovation is a brand name for a leading type of self-litigating system. What is “self-ligating?” Self-ligating brackets are also called free-sliding.…
The Addison Dentist Cosmetic Dentistry For Drop-Dead Gorgeous Smiles
Categories: Beautiful smile, Cosmetic Dentistry
At The Addison Dentist in Addison TX, we use cosmetic dentistry to create drop-dead gorgeous smiles for our patients. And we do it every day! While creating beautiful smiles is our goal with any cosmetic dentistry procedure, it isn’t a simple process. The overall objective is ensure the health and function of our patients’ smiles,…
Gently Now (Protect Your Gums When You Brush)
Everyone wants nice, pearly white teeth. It makes sense, then, to brush our teeth more often to get them – right? Well, no. As we explain in this post from The Addison Dentist, brushing too aggressively can result in receding gums. Gum recession is when your gum line exposes more of your teeth, or in…
