Super Smiles Have Strong Enamel
Did you know that enamel is the hardest substance in the body? It’s true! This substance, found on the outer surface of your teeth, truly should last a lifetime. But just because it’s super substantial doesn’t mean you don’t have to work to take care of it. Here are some useful tips for keeping enamel […]
Hiccups In Your Dental Routine
The most common times people stop to brush their teeth are morning and night – either before or after breakfast, after dinner, or at bedtime. Common concerns that come with this routine involve hiccups in the schedule, from family life, shift work or exhaustion. Sometimes after dinner isn’t super cut and dried. Many Dallas families […]
Healthy Habits To Keep You Smiling
In today’s post, we will focus on important behaviors that impact oral health. Of course, effective brushing and flossing are two important habits for healthy teeth, but there are many more things we can do to preserve a healthy smile. Diet Do’s Do eat a nutritious diet with a variety of foods. This is necessary […]
Addison Dental News: Poor Oral Health And Heart Disease
Attention Addison dental patients: brushing twice daily may help lower your risk of heart disease. Texas scientists, dentists, and cardiologists have known for many years that there is a link between inflammation in the mouth (gum disease) and heart problems, However, a recent study analyzed oral health habits and heart disease risk. Science Daily reported […]
Protect Teeth From Cracks
Ouch! No dental patient wants the pain and inconvenience of a cracked tooth, so today in the The Addison Dentist dental blog we are going to focus on how to avoid this preventable problem. The first thing to remember is that avoiding a cracked tooth is not rocket science; you should steer clear of chewing […]
If Only I Had Taken Care Of My Teeth…
Brush. Floss. Get regular checkups. It will sound so simple when you have dentures. How many times have you said, “If only!” “If only I had changed my oil,” “If only I had stayed in college,” “If only I had worn sunscreen.” We hope you don’t ever say, “If only I had taken care of […]
Tooth Brushing Basics For Healthy Smiles In Addison
Why should everyone in Addison brush at least twice a day? Let’s take a look at why this is so important. Brushing and flossing is the best way to prevent decay. Brushing with fluoride toothpaste and carefully flossing removes the food from our teeth and inhibits the build up of plaque. If we let food […]
Super Smiles For Life
Your child should be naturally proud of his or her smile. It expresses joy, laughter, and fun! To make sure your child has a healthy and attractive smile, start early. Really early. We recommend that you bring your child in for their first dental visit soon after their first birthday. An early check is the first […]
The Addison Dentist Guide To Healthy Tooth Enamel
Here at The Addison Dentist, we want your teeth to last a lifetime! Tooth enamel is one of the strongest substances in the body, but it is non-renewable so it is essential to not neglect or abuse our teeth. Daily teeth and gum care is the best way to protect tooth enamel. Even though every […]
Quirky Dental Facts That May Surprise You
In today’s The Addison Dentist post, we share some fun facts about dentistry. Enjoy! Many dental patients are aware that before there was formal dental training and licensing, barbers often performed dental procedures. But did you know that blacksmiths also moonlighted as dentists?1 How would you like your dental visit to involve tools used to […]