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
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 […]
Healthy Lifestyles For Healthy Lifesmiles
Good dental health and a great smile depend on more than simply brushing regularly. In this post from The Addison Dentist in Addison TX, we present a quick refresher on important lifestyle practices that affect oral health. You are probably familiar with most of these recommendations, but it helps to get a reminder once in […]
Dental Questions? We Have Answers.
At The Addison Dentist in Addison TX, we strive for excellence in dentistry every day. Providing the best possible dental care goes beyond cleanings and exams. We like patients who ask a lot of questions, because that tells us they are taking a strong interest in their dental health. Frequently Asked Questions One of the […]
7 Ways To Fix A Tooth
In a perfect world, each of your teeth would stay healthy, strong, and brilliantly white throughout your life. The truth is, however, that most of us will need to restore a tooth at some point. The Addison Dentist can help. A tooth can be compromised by cavities, enamel erosion, a chip or crack, gum disease, […]
Just Like Natural Teeth (Naturally Perfect Teeth, That Is!)
Is your smile beginning to look a little dull? Has its luster faded over the years? Maybe you’ve got a chipped tooth – or maybe even a couple. You don’t have to live with these imperfections if you don’t want to. At The Addison Dentist, porcelain veneers can mask these and other dental flaws, leaving […]
Teeth Look Too Short? Lengthen Them!
Most people who are considering cosmetic dentistry know about the procedures that are available from The Addison Dentist. There are porcelain veneers: a custom made wafer-thin covering permanently attached to the front of a tooth to make it stain-free and perfectly shaped. Veneers can repair small chips and crack in teeth that are free of […]