Did you know that The American Dental Association recommends that a child’s first visit to a dentist should occur around twelve months of age? For many parents in the Addison, Addison, and Addison areas, this may come as a surprise. Today in The Addison Dentist post, we are going to review 4 reasons why your…
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Are All Clear Aligners Alike?
If you are researching orthodontics, you have probably heard about clear aligners. They offer several advantages over traditional metal braces. The most popular advantage is the fact that they are nearly invisible. Millions of individuals have corrected their teeth with aligners in the past twenty years since they were introduced. We’re here to help…
What’s the Best Way to Fix Teeth that Overlap?
Plenty of men and women have teeth that overlap. What causes overlapping teeth? Overlapping teeth are usually caused by genetics or habits as a child such as thumbsucking. They can also be caused by the mouth being too small to fit all the teeth effectively, or having different sized upper and lower jaws. Injury…
Don’t Let Stress Hurt Your Smile
Hello, I’m Dr. Mari Ramirez. At my Addison practice, I have noticed more and more of my patients with stress-related dental issues. Addison men and women may not think about it, but stress can do a number on your oral health. Mouth sores, clenching and grinding, periodontal disease, and poor oral hygiene can all be…
Addison Mouths And Stomatitis
Ouch! The mouth is a bad place for injuries, sores, or inflammation. It seems that even the smallest irritation in the mouth can cause serious discomfort for Addison dental patients. These non-specific irritations in the mouth have a name. They are called stomatitis. A good general definition of stomatitis is the inflammation of the membranes…
How Do You Measure Success?
At The Addison Dentist, we are committed to success. Dr. Jordana Contrucci’s experience, ability, and commitment to dental excellence result in terrific outcomes daily for our dentistry patients. Each team member at The Addison Dentist shares Dr. Contrucci’s passion for success. For many Addison dental patients, success is a routine check-up that reveals healthy teeth…
Fixing Chipped Teeth With Bonding
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Invisalign
A cosmetic dentist’s toolkit is filled with useful tools for fixing most types of cosmetic tooth problems. In the past few years, porcelain veneers, dental implants, and same-day teeth whitening have drawn a lot of notoriety. In today’s post, we are going to talk about an effective, yet relatively uncelebrated dental treatment that has been…
The Challenge Of Oral Hygiene For Orthodontic Patients
Hello, I’m Jordana Contrucci of The Addison Dentist. Today’s post is for orthodontic patients. Dental Hygiene is a challenge for orthodontic patients There is no doubt about it – it is harder to keep your teeth clean if you wear braces. It’s unfortunate (and ironic) when brace wearers develop tooth decay and weaken their teeth…
Toothache? Broken Braces? Knocked-Out Tooth?
Let’s consider three dental issues that may require immediate treatment. Toothache Most of us experience a toothache at some point in our lives. Even one day with oral pain can seem like an eternity. A toothache could be a symptom of an abscess. If an abscess progresses, it can destroy the root of the tooth.…
A Teenage Smile Without The Metal
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Invisalign
Many Addison adults want to look younger by straightening their teeth but having a mouthful of conspicuous teenager-style metal braces is not exactly what they had in mind. If you are not happy with your misaligned teeth, you may be interested to hear about the new, discrete straightening methods now available for people of all…
