No Cavities? Thank Your Parents
At The Addison Dentist, we stay abreast of new discoveries in the exciting field of dentistry and occasionally share interesting facts with our patients. Today’s post focuses on new findings in a compelling field of research: genetic dentistry. “About 60% of the risk for tooth decay appears to be due to genetic factors.” Mary L. […]
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 […]
Don’t Let Anxiety Keep You From Getting Implants
Some Addison dental implant patients experience severe anxiety when undergoing dental treatment. Don’t let a fear of the dentist keep you from benefitting from implants. Relax or Sleep Through Treatment With oral conscious sedation, it is possible to relax during dental procedures instead of being tense and fearful. Oral sedation dentistry, relaxation dentistry, conscious sedation, […]
Treatment For Sensitive Teeth
There are lots of people out there who feel pain when they sip coffee or eat ice cream, or take a bite out of something hard. If sensitive teeth are a problem for you, talk to us about it at The Addison Dentist in Addison TX. In many cases, sensitive teeth respond to something as […]
Don’t Put Off Your Dental Exam
At The Addison Dentist in Addison TX, we say it all the time: see us at twice a year for a cleaning and checkup. And happily, most of our patients are really good about making and keeping those appointments. It’s the best way to stay on top of their dental health. As important as healthy […]
Gently Now (Protect Your Gums When You Brush)
Everyone wants nice, pearly white teeth. It makes sense, then, to brush our teeth more often to get them – right? Well, no. As we explain in this post from The Addison Dentist, brushing too aggressively can result in receding gums. Gum recession is when your gum line exposes more of your teeth, or in […]
Healthy Lifestyles For Healthy Lifesmiles
Good dental health and a great smile depend on more than simply brushing regularly. In this post from The Addison Dentist in Addison TX, we present a quick refresher on important lifestyle practices that affect oral health. You are probably familiar with most of these recommendations, but it helps to get a reminder once in […]
How Often Should I Replace My Toothbrush?
Have you replaced your toothbrush lately? You don’t have to answer that. At The Addison Dentist in Addison TX, we recommend replacing your toothbrush every three months. Too many people wait too long to get a new toothbrush, which can be bad for their dental health. It’s one of the reasons why most dentists hand […]
Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Saliva
In this post from The Addison Dentist, we are going to review the complexity and importance of your saliva. Don’t be squeamish! Your saliva is a finely balanced body fluid that not only helps maintains dental health but also helps with the digestion of your food. So, without further ado, here are the main components […]
Why A Root Canal Is Not Something To Fear
This post from The Addison Dentist addresses one of the most feared dental procedures: the root canal. If you find out you need a root canal, don’t panic. When we recommend this procedure, it’s to repair and save a damaged or infected tooth. Why do people fear root canals? They have the reputation of being […]