If you decide to lighten your smile with a professional teeth whitening treatment, you want the results to last as long as possible. Unfortunately, the same things that stained your teeth prior to the treatment can stain them after the treatment. Over time, common staining will transpire. To help slow down that process, The Addison…
Cosmetic Dentistry
Can You Name 9 Dental Specialties?
Most Irving people probably know how a pediatric dentist differs from an orthodontist. Some Carrollton dental patients may even know the unique focus of endodontists. But few Texas residents probably know that the American Dental Association recognizes nine dental specialties. Today’s post looks at the specific disciplines within the fascinating world of dentistry and the…
When Something’s Gotta Give, Don’t Let It Be Your Smile
Life is busy for many Addison residents. At times, it’s impossible to get all the “gotta do’s” done and many are put off or dropped altogether. Sometimes your car has to wait for another 500 miles for an oil change. Or you are a month late replacing your furnace filter. Or you realize that you’ve…
Questions To Ask Your Dentist
Sometimes Addison residents research their mechanic or hairdresser more thoroughly than their dental professional. Shouldn’t your dental care be far more vital than the condition of your car or the style of your hair? At The Addison Dentist, we love to answer questions about all facets of dentistry. For instance, you may have questions about…
The Addison Dentist Guide To Teeth Whitening
So you want to whiten your teeth? It’s an economical way to enhance your smile, look younger, and feel more confident when you interact with people in business or social settings. Here are 5 things The Addison Dentist recommends when it comes to teeth whitening: Meet with your dentist for a consultation first. There are…
Unexplained Headaches Or Jaw Pain?
Hello! I’m Johnathan Nobles, DDS, of The Addison Dentist in Addison. I have been practicing quality general and cosmetic dentistry since 2005. Today’s post focuses on malocclusion, or bad bite. Malocclusion is the dental term for a problem in the way your top and bottom teeth come together. The ideal bite is when the upper…
Overlapping Teeth Can Be Corrected for a Beautiful Smile
At The Addison Dentist, we provide innovative cosmetic dentistry. That means we repair all types of smile imperfections. Overlapping teeth are fairly common. And while many men and women don’t mind a slight overlap, others feel self-conscious and would like it fixed. What causes teeth to overlap? Genetics or thumbsucking as a toddler can lead…
Health Habits To Keep You Smiling
In today’s post, we will focus on vital behaviors that impact oral health. Of course, effective brushing and flossing are two important habits for healthy teeth, but there are many more things we can do to maintain a healthy smile. Diet Do’s Do eat a nutritious diet with a variety of foods. This is needed…
Yes! You Can Replace Old Fillings
Superficial cuts in the skin disappear without a trace, infections are wiped out with antibiotics, broken bones mend, and inflamed tissues recede. Our teeth, unfortunately, can’t regenerate. Decay can be halted in its progress, but scientists are still years away from actual enamel regeneration. That’s why the team at The Addison Dentist strongly emphasizes preventative…
Cosmetic Dental Masterpieces
With porcelain veneers, you can upgrade your smile without significant restorative dental work. Dental Veneers Transform Your Teeth Porcelain veneers are glass-like, wafer-thin covers that are attached to the front of your teeth. Porcelain has been used in dentistry for many years because no other restorative material is such an excellent match for natural tooth…
