Dental Sealants – Another Tool For Cavity Prevention In Addison
Dental patients in the Addison TX area know that regular brushing and flossing are essential for optimal oral health. However, the bristles of your toothbrush can’t reach into every small groove and depression in your teeth, especially the really bumpy back teeth. That’s where sealants can be invaluable. Dental sealants are a plastic material that […]
Energy Drink Warning For Addison
Hello. I’m Dr. Rao. Welcome to my Addison TX family dentistry blog. Today’s topic is energy drinks and the damage they can cause to your teeth. I am seeing more and more Addison area teens and adults with tooth enamel erosion caused by frequent consumption of sport drinks. Most of these Addison dentistry patients take […]
Pediatric Dentistry
If you have children in the Addison TX area, there is no better time to consider dentistry for kids than right now. The best time to start your Addison TX children on a family dentistry program is when their teeth first appear. This may seem a bit early, however it is a great time to […]
Preventing Tooth Decay in Addison TX
In Addison TX, tooth decay is one of the most common childhood problems, yet tooth decay also affect adults. The Addison Dentist serves people from 18 to 80 years old to help fight tooth decay. Bacteria are a common cause of tooth decay and gum disease. Bacteria live in your mouth and combine with plaque […]
Have A Large Cavity In Your Tooth?
When Dr. Rao of The Addison Dentist repairs a tooth that has decay or damage, the procedure chosen often depends on the location of the problem. (We’re talking tooth-specific locale here; it doesn’t matter whether you live in Addison or any other city.) If there is a chip, crack or cavity on the biting surface […]
Ignoring It Won’t Make It Go Away
Are you a busy Addison resident suffering with a toothache, but ignoring the pain? Have you started chewing on one side of your mouth to avoid your sensitive teeth? Have you stopped drinking hot and cold beverages to alleviate the discomfort? Dental pain is like an unpaid speeding ticket, ignoring it won’t make it go […]