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 […]
Who Do You Call If You Have a Dental Emergency?
A dental emergency is any occurrence in which damage to the teeth occurs and the patient needs urgent care. While a dental emergency may have never happened to you, it could happen in the future. Some things are too pressing to wait for an appointment. How do you know if you need to call for […]
What are Possible Dental Implant Complications?
If you’ve visited our blog before, you have read about the benefits of tooth implants. That’s because they are an amazing replacement for missing teeth and have been used successfully in the Addison area for over 30 years. At The Addison Dentist, close to 98% of our implant placements are successful. But like any medical […]
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 […]
Yes, We Treat Bad Breath
When dental patients ask if mouthwash cures bad breath, we tell them that treating bad breath with a mouthwash is like drenching yourself with cologne instead of taking a shower. Mouthwash is only a temporary mask for odor caused by poor oral hygiene, tongue bacteria, or digestive ailments. The best-selling mouthwashes have a considerable amount […]
Signs Of Oral Cancer: What Not To Ignore
Today’s post focuses on a very serious issue—oral (oropharyngeal) cancers. The medical community designates oral cancers as a subset of head and neck cancers. Oral cancers can occur in the following locations: The tongue The roof of the mouth and under the tongue The inside of the cheeks The oropharynx (the part behind the soft […]
Bad Breath Q & A
I’m Jordana Contrucci of The Addison Dentist. Today’s post offers some answers to frequent questions about bad breath. Q. My wife says my breath is terrible, but I brush twice a day. Shouldn’t that be enough? A. Bacteria can multiply and stink in hidden crevices that can only be reached with floss. Time to start […]
Oral Cancer: Early Diagnosis Makes A Big Difference
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 […]
Trouble Getting Numb For Dental Treatment?
Our bodies work differently. Some dental patients don’t react to local anesthetics by getting numb. This is understandably concerning when you need dental treatment. (And the word “concerning” may be a huge understatement!) It’s important to understand that bad experiences in the past don’t guarantee that you will never be able to become numb. At […]