Many Addison residents are afraid to go to the dentist. For some individuals with dental anxiety, it’s because they had a painful experience at the dentist when they were young. Others fear needles or a perceived lack of control. Another oft-cited reason individuals are scared of the dentist is the dreaded dental drill. If you need…
General Dentistry
Why You Shouldn’t Dread Going To The Dentist
Do you have a dental issue that needs attention? Have you been putting off a dental visit? Good news! Dentistry in the Addison area and around Texas is nothing like it was when you were a kid. (Even if you’re still a kid, we invite you to keep reading.) There Is No Reason to Avoid…
Oral Health During Pregnancy
Today’s post is for women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Carrying a precious child can not only consume your time, but your attention as well. However, don’t forget your needs and your health during these critical months. It’s important to understand that the multitude of changes your body experiences during pregnancy also…
CEREC and E4D One Visit Dental Crowns
If you’re like most individuals in Addison, you welcome convenience in every aspect of life. In other words, straightforward processes with minimal disruption to your schedule. Multiple Appointments Can Be a Hassle When it comes to medical or dental procedures, convenience means the fewest visits possible. Hopefully, only one visit. Let’s discuss dental crowns, for…
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…
Retaining Brightness After Teeth Whitening Treatment
If you decide to lighten your smile with a professional teeth whitening treatment, you want the results to last as long as possible. Unfortunately, the same things that stained your teeth prior to the treatment can stain them after the treatment. Over time, common staining will transpire. To help slow down that process, The Addison…
Can You Name 9 Dental Specialties?
Most Irving people probably know how a pediatric dentist differs from an orthodontist. Some Carrollton dental patients may even know the unique focus of endodontists. But few Texas residents probably know that the American Dental Association recognizes nine dental specialties. Today’s post looks at the specific disciplines within the fascinating world of dentistry and the…
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…
Unexplained Headaches Or Jaw Pain?
Hello! I’m Johnathan Nobles, DDS, of The Addison Dentist in Addison. I have been practicing quality general and cosmetic dentistry since 2005. Today’s post focuses on malocclusion, or bad bite. Malocclusion is the dental term for a problem in the way your top and bottom teeth come together. The ideal bite is when the upper…
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…
