Most dental patients know that cosmetic, restorative, and orthodontic dentistry procedures improve the appearance of your smile. There are treatments to reshape teeth, straighten teeth, repair damaged teeth, whiten teeth, and replace missing teeth. But what about your gums? Do you realize how integral your soft tissues are to the overall appearance of your smile?…
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Should Teens See a General or Pediatric Dentist?
Some moms and dads in the Dallas area bring their child to a pediatric dentist. Others use a general or family dentist for every member of their household. What’s the difference between a pediatric dentist and a general dentist? Pediatric dentists have specialized training to treat infants, young children and teens. They use special dental…
Keeping Dental Patients Relaxed Since 2005
Are you or a family member uneasy about going to the dentist? Has a past experience with pain or discomfort caused you to start panicking when you think about having your teeth worked on? Have you neglected going to the dentist and fear the amount of work that might need to be completed? If your…
Your Smile Can Be Brighter and Lighter
To enhance your smile, all you need to do is pick up the phone and make an appointment with The Addison Dentist. A Smile You Want to Show Off A whiter smile can change your life significantly. Many of our patients feel more self-assured in personal and professional settings with their new, whiter smiles. White…
Don’t Like Dental Visits? Go Anyway.
It’s no secret that many Addison residents dread going to the dentist. Whether they associate dental visits with shame, pain or financial drain, they avoid it at all costs. See Your Dentist Regularly to Avoid Painful Oral Problems However, consider the fact that by seeing your dentist regularly, you can skip dental procedures like fillings…
How to Kick a Tooth Grinding Habit
Plenty of men and women all over the world suffer from the habit of grinding their teeth. Some men and women grind their teeth because they are stressed, some people grind their teeth as a coping mechanism, and some men and women grind their teeth in their sleep without realizing it. Don’t Ignore Teeth Grinding Grinding…
Two Hints For When You’re Too Tired To Brush
Too tired to touch a toothbrush. We’ve all been there. The Addison Dentist is committed to helping patients throughout the Irving, Farmers Branch, and Carrollton neighborhoods to maintain balanced hygiene and to correct imperfections that can lead to inhibited confidence and self-assurance. On our blog today we are offering two fabulously wise ideas for overcoming…
Questions To Ask Your Dentist
Sometimes Addison residents research their mechanic or hairdresser more thoroughly than their dental professional. Shouldn’t your dental care be far more vital than the condition of your car or the style of your hair? At The Addison Dentist, we love to answer questions about all facets of dentistry. You probably have questions about the types…
Royalty At The Addison Dentist
When Dr. William Shattuck crowns one of our patients, the coronation is a celebration of a stronger smile. The necessity of a dental crown is usually readily apparent. Based on how much tooth is available to hold in a filling, sometimes a crown is necessary to add more support and to keep the tooth from…
Get Those Teeth In Shape!
Dental bonding is one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedures used and it’s not difficult to see why. Dental bonding can remedy a variety of problems. Bonding uses a very sturdy resin material that is tooth-colored. The material is applied to the teeth while it is soft, much like putty, and then it is…
