Today’s post is for women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Carrying a precious child can not only consume your time, but your attention as well. However, don’t forget your needs and your health during these critical months. It’s important to understand that the multitude of changes your body experiences during pregnancy also…
Dental health
Does COVID-19 Affect Your Teeth and Mouth?

You’ve probably heard that COVID19 can make patients lose their sense of taste and smell. Hopefully, you haven’t experienced that yourself. Let’s explore other oral dilemmas connected to COVID-19. Dry Mouth is as Common as Loss of Taste A group of Brazilian scientists led by University of Brasilia researcher E.N.S. Guerra analyzed more than 180…
Soft, Medium, Or Buzz Lightyear?

At The Addison Dentist, Dr. Johnathan Nobles is often asked how to select the most basic tool of oral hygiene, the toothbrush. Picking a toothbrush can be as challenging as choosing a paint color, and there seems to be just as many choices. If you have visited the dental section of your local grocery store…
Why Improve Your Smile?

Causes and consequences of poor dental health and how you can brush up on your own Most of us struggle with at least one area of our dental care. It could be that flossing is the one dreaded task, or maybe you haven’t been wearing the night guard recommended often enough. All of us should…
Are Your Eating Habits Sabotaging Your Oral Health?

Most Addison residents know that frequently eating foods high in sugar can cause cavities. Therefore, it’s important to limit candy, soda, cookies, etc. Also, remember that frequency is as dangerous as the amount of sugar. Research has found that a higher frequency in sugar consumption may lead to demineralization more than the amount of sugar…
Are Dental Implants Experimental?

No. Permanent dental implants have been placed in millions of people. Some studies have revealed a success rate as high as 98%. Dental implants have been perfected and tested If you don’t follow the dental industry, you may not be aware that teeth implants have been used since the 1960’s. According to the American Academy…
4 Reasons To Make Sure Your Child Sees A Dentist in Addison TX

Did you know that The American Dental Association recommends that a child’s first visit to a dentist should occur around twelve months of age? For many parents in the Addison, Addison, and Addison areas, this may come as a surprise. Today in The Addison Dentist post, we are going to review 4 reasons why your…
9 Tips For Preventing Gum Disease

Unfortunately, periodontitis (advanced gum disease) is very common. But completely preventable. Here’s some simple ways to keep your teeth and gums healthy: If you keep your teeth and gums healthy, you will only need to visit the dentist for cleanings and checkups. Not major treatment. 1. Brush properly Brush for two to three minutes, at…
When It’s Better Not To Brush

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.…
What Is A Canted Midline?

Dr. Mari Ramirez considers many factors when designing a smile for any smile makeover patient. One of the smile design elements involved is the facial midline. The proficient cosmetic dentist considers the length and angle of the facial midline to accurately position porcelain crowns, veneers, and dental implants. When front teeth restorations do not line…