Know The Facts About Oral Piercings
Body piercings are a common form of self-expression seen around Dallas. Today’s post is for those who currently have an oral piercing or are considering one. Since this is a dental blog, I am sure you expect us to raise all sorts of alarms warning of the dangers of piercings. You are right. Unfortunately, these […]
A Facial Or Filling?
At The Addison Dentist, we know that we can’t completely fool you. When you receive treatment at our comfortable cosmetic dental practice, you won’t actually believe you are at a plush Dallas spa relaxing with cucumbers over your eyes. Just because we can’t recreate an identical Addison spa experience, that doesn’t stop us from trying. […]
For A Healthier Smile, Stop Doing This
Chewing sugared gum all day. Cavities, a sore jaw, or broken bridgework may result. If you must chew, select gum with Xylitol. Drinking soda and energy drinks. These sugary, acidic beverages are extremely efficient at damaging enamel. Chewing ice or hard candy. Your enamel is quite hard. But so are ice and hard candy, and […]
Urgent Care Dentist vs. Cosmetic Dentist
Today’s message is for anyone who has a broken dental crown. First off, you REALLY need to have it replaced. That said, you may be wondering which variety of dentist should replace it. We suggest that you contact the dentist who placed the crown. If you have moved or don’t remember where you got it, […]
You Should Worry if Any of These 3 Things Happen in Your Mouth
1. You drink a cold beverage and—yowza—it creates a shooting pain! When a cavity has eroded enamel it eventually taps the layer under the enamel. This is called the dentin. The dentin contains tiny tubules. A cold (or acidic) liquid that flows into the tubules can get close enough to the nerve to make you […]
Chipped Tooth? No Need To Panic
There are basically two ways to handle a dental emergency: Panic. See us at The Addison Dentist right away. The Addison Dentist is equipped to handle just about any emergency dental situation. Chipped tooth? We can fix it in a jiffy by determining the right solution and expertly preforming the procedure. What about a knocked […]
Tooth Knocked Out? Call Us ASAP!
Having a tooth knocked out is frightening, and it’s important to act quickly if it happens to you or a loved one. Keep our number handy as your emergency dentist in Addison TX. If you can keep a cool head and remember a few simple instructions, chances are good your tooth can be saved. The […]