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 […]
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 […]
What Are Impacted Wisdom Teeth?
Evolution isn’t always tidy and linear. For example, we have smaller jaws than our ancestors thousands of years ago, but most of our bodies haven’t adapted by generating fewer teeth. Two-thirds of us produce the same amount of teeth as early humans. These late-developing extra molars are called wisdom teeth and they pose unique oral […]
Soft, Medium, Or Buzz Lightyear?
At The Addison Dentist, we are 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 or drugstore […]
Teeth Protection for Exercise and Sports
There are more ways to exercise than ever before. In Addison, we have personal trainers, all-purpose gyms, HIIT, barre, yoga, Zumba, spin classes, specialty facilities, and recreational sports. Sports and Exercise Can Be Risky for Your Teeth At The Addison Dentist, we want our patients to be aware that many activities pose a risk to […]
Is Sedation Dentistry Safe?
There are numerous misconceptions about sleep dentistry. Let’s set the record straight about an important dental service. Myth #1: With Sedation Dentistry, You Are Completely Unconscious Some nervous dental patients are not only afraid of receiving treatment; they also fear the thought of not being in control. At The Addison Dentist, we offer different levels of sedation, […]
How Much Do You Know About Gum Disease?
1. Which of the things listed below are risk factors for gum disease (periodontitis)? a. Pregnancy b. Overbite c. Diabetes d. Family history 2. Which of the following are possible signs of gum disease? a. Teeth that look like they are longer b. A change in the way dentures fit c. Bad breath d. Sore […]
The Benefits of Laser Dentistry
At The Addison Dentist, our patients are treated like family. I am Dr. Rao and my relationship with my patients is my foremost priority. You know what puts a smile on my face? When I use advanced cosmetic dentistry to create a dazzling smile redesign for one of my patients. My staff and I can […]
Dry Mouth Can Cause Dental Problems
A reduction of saliva flow resulting in a dry mouth is a common issue, especially among older people. Dry mouth is not only uncomfortable, it can cause tooth damage. Saliva is necessary to keep the mouth lubricated, wash the food from teeth, and neutralize the acids that can cause plaque. Extensive tooth decay can develop […]
Avoid These 5 Smile Wreckers
We hope today’s post will alert blog visitors to some harmful oral health risks. At The Addison Dentist, too often, we treat decay and damage caused by the following: 1. Sports Injuries Many parents send their kids out on the playing field with a mouthguard but fail to safeguard themselves when they participate in activities […]