Who’s Afraid Of The Big, Bad…Dentist?
Millions of people get so worked up about dental appointments that they skip the dentist entirely. At The Addison Dentist we understand that dental anxiety is a very real thing, and that for some people it’s more like dental phobia. But skipping the dentist is not a good idea. Sedation dentistry may be just what […]
Saving Teeth
This message from The Addison Dentist is about root canal therapy. Although root canals have a bad reputation, there really is nothing to fear. A root canal is often the only way a tooth can be saved. When a tooth is threatened by acute decay, periodontal disease, or damage from an injury, we must make […]
Not Your Mother’s Jewelry: 5 Reasons Tongue Piercings Are Dangerous
Let’s get right to it: while tongue, cheek, and lip piercings are “so in” right now, here are five good reasons from The Addison Dentist to keep piercings where they belong—in your ears: Excessive drooling—YIKES! Chipped teeth Infection (some even in places you wouldn’t think can get infected) Hypersensitivity to metal Nerve damage Drooling Lip […]
Why Visit The Dentist?
At The Addison Dentist, the dental health of each of our patients is important. Too often dental health is not taken seriously enough, even by people who should know better. In this post, we are going to review some of the most important reasons for taking good care of your teeth and gums. First, let’s […]
Been A While Since You Had Your Teeth Cleaned?
At The Addison Dentist, we provide comprehensive full service dentistry for patients in Addison and surrounding communities. We understand the value of a healthy and beautiful smile. Good dental health means having healthy teeth and gums. Maintaining it is something that you have to work at every day. Your dental health strategy should include: Daily […]
Go Back In Time
So you’ve lost some teeth and now are unwilling to smile because of the gaps. If only you could go back in time and take back that full-toothed smile you once had. Guess what? With dental implants from The Addison Dentist, you can! For most patients, a dental implant is the perfect replacement for both […]
Find A Few Minutes To Floss
One of the reasons people say they don’t floss their teeth every day is that it’s hard to find the time. If you’ve found this to be true, the team at The Addison Dentist reminds you how important flossing is to your dental health, and offers up some thoughts about the importance of flossing. Right […]
Gap-Tooth Smiles Aren’t Quite As Adorable Anymore
Have you lost one or more of your teeth? It’s a lot different than when you lost your baby teeth way back in the day. Unfortunately, adult teeth don’t grow back (and a gap-toothed smile doesn’t look as adorable as it did when you were a kid.) But don’t despair! If you’ve lost one or […]
10 Terrific Tooth Tips From The Addison Dentist
In addition to cleanings and checkups, the Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth likes to share useful information to help you stay on top of your dental health. So without further introduction, here are some terrific tooth tips: If you have kids and your municipal water supply does not have the recommended level of fluoride, talk […]
Restore Or Replace: New Life For Your Damaged Tooth
As the saying goes, there is more than one way to skin a cat. Likewise, there is more than one way to fix a tooth. If you are the lucky owner of a set of perfectly healthy teeth, you may never need any of these procedures. However, if you are like most Texas residents, you […]