During routine dental examinations, your dentist may look for signs of oral cancer. Oral cancer in Addison refers to cancers in the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. Many Addison dental patients don’t realize the seriousness of oral cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 39,000 people will get oral cancer this year. Consider…
Oral Hygiene
Dental Health in Addison TX: Is Your Mouth Sore Something Serious?
Some of our patients at The Addison Dentist were having issues with mouth sores, so we decided to make it the topic of today’s post. If you have a mouth sore that lasts more than a week or two; it is essential to come in for an exam. Mouth sores can be an indicator of…
Is Your Diet Giving You Bad Breath? Visit The Addison Dentist For Help!
Many individuals mistakenly believe that all bad breath is linked to poor brushing. The truth is that there are a myriad of causes for halitosis. The Addison Dentist can help you discover the cause of your trouble and discuss how to cure bad breath. Taking a Look at Your Diet Your diet dramatically influences your…
What Is Lurking Under Your Gumline?
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Hello, Addison residents! Your overall oral health depends not only on healthy teeth but also healthy gums. Proper oral hygiene helps keep both your teeth and gums in good shape. When brushing, hold your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle with the bristle tips aimed at the line where the tooth and gum meet. The bristles…
Foaming At The Mouth: Are You Brushing Right?
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In today’s post, let’s discuss some specifics about brushing. One key to activating the value of toothpastes is creating foam when correctly brushing. Working up a good foam is attained by pre-wetting the toothbrush, then attacking at a 45 rather than 90 degree angle. The foaming helps with dislodging food debris from nooks and crannies…
Smart Brushing Trumps Aggressive Brushing
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Most Addison residents brush their teeth (at least we hope so). However, there are many who brush improperly but don’t realize that their dental hygiene practices may be contributing to oral problems. They may pride themselves on their diligence, but frequency does not make up for incorrect methods. One of the most common errors –…
5 Reasons To Schedule A Dental Cleaning Today
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1. Protect Your Gums It’s not only acute dental caries that can damage a tooth until it is beyond saving. Gum disease that leads to bone loss is just as dangerous. Gum disease is caused by a buildup of plaque that creates pockets of infection between the gums and tooth roots. This leads to periodontitis,…
Six 10-Second Healthy Tooth Helps
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Improving your oral hygiene doesn’t have to take a lot of time. In fact, you can establish a new habit to benefit your oral health in 10 seconds. Here are 6 easy ways to add vital dental care to each day in 60 seconds or less. Find a good place for your toothbrush. Look around.…
Danger Zone! 5 Signs Of Gum Disease For Addison
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Here is some important news for Dallas residents: Periodontal disease, or gum disease, is a major cause of tooth loss among adults. Fortunately, this problem is easy to treat if it is caught in the early stages. So, what should Addison dental patients be looking for? 1. Gums that bleed very easily 2. Gums that…
When Bad Breath Terrifies: 4 Tips
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“My neighbor’s bad breath is scaring me.” Do you live in Addison, Texas, or nearby? Bad breath isn’t just a problem for careless brushers in Dallas and Addison. Your neighbors can spend all day brushing their teeth and still come out with bad breath. But why? I’m Maricarmen Ramirez, DMD with The Addison Dentist, in business since 2005.…
