Though thin and partially translucent, tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the body and has the important job of preserving teeth from constant use and the continual assault of chemicals in food and drink. Enamel also safeguards tooth nerves from hot and cold food and beverages. That’s why enamel loss often causes tooth sensitivity.…
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Are You Watching For Cavities?
Did you know a cavity may be reversed? These tiny holes in our teeth caused by acidic tooth erosion can actually be prevented from getting worse and require filling. Currently, around 90% of adults have cavities and almost 30% have untreated cavities. However, by taking a few necessary precautions, we can stave off tooth decay…
Be Glad Dr. Rao Has X-Ray Vision
It’s not extremely comfortable. You have to put on the heavy apron, hold an awkward piece of film in your mouth, and sit really, really still while your dentist’s assistant takes x-rays. Is it really required? Absolutely! No question about it. Your dentist can’t see everything that is going on with your teeth, bone, and…
How Do You Choose a Dental Practice For a Dental Implant?
Today’s post is for people who have decided to replace a tooth with an implant. Great choice! Now you need to choose a dental implant dentist to execute the procedure. This is a critical decision. A dental implant is permanent. It involves oral surgery. It requires a significant financial investment. Making a bad choice of…
3 Ways To Minimize Candy Intake At Parties
Lock yourself in a closet. Sew your mouth shut. Wear a shock collar that’s sensitive to sugar particles. At The Addison Dentist we understand how hard it is to avoid sweets altogether at Halloween and other sugar-filled holidays. We encourage both unfettered joy and healthy living for all of our patients. Moderation in candy intake…
7 Ways Bonding Can Beautify
Dental bonding is a popular cosmetic dentistry procedure in the Dallas area, but there are many patients who don’t know exactly what it is. Today in The Addison Dentist dental blog, we explain 7 ways dental bonding is used in cosmetic dentistry. The dental bonding procedure uses a resin material that is sturdy and tooth-colored.…
How Is Snoring Different From Sleep Apnea?
It’s estimated that 50% of people snore at some point during their life. Sleep apnea is a more serious, but also common sleep disorder. Snoring and sleep apnea are related. Many people who snore also have sleep apnea. However, the conditions are not always present together. Why Is Sleep Apnea So Dangerous? Snoring alone doesn’t…
6 Things You Should Know Before Having Oral Surgery
When it comes to preparing for oral surgery, the valued patients of The Addison Dentist are given 6 vital instructions to get them through from start to finish. First, Choose Wisely Understanding the details of a procedure helps you obtain the optimal outcome. This vital knowledge about your dental experience opens up a conversation with…
When Mommy Is Scared Of The Dentist
If you are dreading some upcoming dental treatment, you may want to consider oral conscious sedation. First off, oral conscious sedation or sleep dentistry is perfectly safe. At The Addison Dentist, we have been providing sedation since 2005. We offer different levels of sedation and a choice of medication including oral analgesics, nitrous oxide, and…
Smile More, Live Better
If you feel that you have an unattractive smile, you probably don’t smile very often. Perhaps you make a conscious effort to avoid showing your teeth in social and professional settings. Do you think frequent smiling has a compelling effect on your life? You bet it does. In addition to simply making us happier, smiling…
