Your Smile Says Keep Trying!
This post from The Addison Dentist is for those who are frustrated because they haven’t been successful at making some changes that will benefit their oral health. We urge you to keep trying, and assure you that we are eager to help. Keep Trying To Floss Many people are observant about brushing and believe that […]
Saving Teeth
This message from The Addison Dentist is about root canal therapy. Although root canals have a bad reputation, there really is nothing to fear. A root canal is often the only way a tooth can be saved. When a tooth is threatened by acute decay, periodontal disease, or damage from an injury, we must make […]
Not Your Mother’s Jewelry: 5 Reasons Tongue Piercings Are Dangerous
Let’s get right to it: while tongue, cheek, and lip piercings are “so in” right now, here are five good reasons from The Addison Dentist to keep piercings where they belong—in your ears: Excessive drooling—YIKES! Chipped teeth Infection (some even in places you wouldn’t think can get infected) Hypersensitivity to metal Nerve damage Drooling Lip […]
Why Visit The Dentist?
At The Addison Dentist, the dental health of each of our patients is important. Too often dental health is not taken seriously enough, even by people who should know better. In this post, we are going to review some of the most important reasons for taking good care of your teeth and gums. First, let’s […]
Been A While Since You Had Your Teeth Cleaned?
At The Addison Dentist, we provide comprehensive full service dentistry for patients in Addison and surrounding communities. We understand the value of a healthy and beautiful smile. Good dental health means having healthy teeth and gums. Maintaining it is something that you have to work at every day. Your dental health strategy should include: Daily […]
Find A Few Minutes To Floss
One of the reasons people say they don’t floss their teeth every day is that it’s hard to find the time. If you’ve found this to be true, the team at The Addison Dentist reminds you how important flossing is to your dental health, and offers up some thoughts about the importance of flossing. Right […]
10 Terrific Tooth Tips From The Addison Dentist
In addition to cleanings and checkups, the Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth likes to share useful information to help you stay on top of your dental health. So without further introduction, here are some terrific tooth tips: If you have kids and your municipal water supply does not have the recommended level of fluoride, talk […]
Restore Or Replace: New Life For Your Damaged Tooth
As the saying goes, there is more than one way to skin a cat. Likewise, there is more than one way to fix a tooth. If you are the lucky owner of a set of perfectly healthy teeth, you may never need any of these procedures. However, if you are like most Texas residents, you […]
Stay Out Of The Dental Danger Zone
You would never run a red light on a busy street or cone over a lane of orange construction cones. Do you apply that same standard to your dental health? At The Addison Dentist in Addison TX, we want to share some all-too-common habits that could be bad for the health of your teeth. Crunching ice […]
Mouthwash Facts In Addison
In this post from The Addison Dentist, we discuss mouthwash. Many people use mouthwash to freshen their breath and help retard tooth decay. Mouthwash should never be used exclusively, though. Good oral hygiene starts with thorough tooth brushing and flossing. Mouthwash is an optional tool in your dental hygiene tool box. It is important to […]