Hello friends of The Addison Dentist, today we’re talking about the modern dental office in Texas. Dentistry is a field of continual innovation. There are always new and improved ways to help Dallas residents have the healthiest and most beautiful smile possible. Many dental offices in the Addison areas have found that switching to digital…
Restorative dentistry
Tooth Implant Placement: Before, During, After
Let’s discuss what to expect during tooth implant surgery. We will divide it into three parts: before, during, and after. The dental implant process works like this: Before the Procedure We begin with X-rays, an exam, and a consultation. We’ll take numerous X-rays of your teeth and jaw. Images are taken from numerous angles. It’s…
Don’t Bite The Dentist!
Bite down hard, but not on the doctor’s hand! Do you find that biting down hard is painful or awkward? There are ways to find the source of the issue and there are ways to make it right. Bite pain can be due to a damaged tooth, missing teeth, or loose teeth. Any of those…
What If My Tooth Gets Knocked Out?
‘Knocked’ is a relatively benign word for a jolt so violent it dislodges a tooth. Ouch! We hope this never happens to you. But… if it does, here is what you should do. 1. Find the Tooth If you’re in panic mode, ask for help. When you find the tooth, handle it carefully. Keep it…
Considering Dentures? Read This First.
Since we perform tooth extractions, we get many questions about tooth replacement options. For centuries, dentures were the only way to replace missing teeth. A denture is preferable to being toothless, but dental implants provide many advantages. Before you get dentures, consider the following. 4 Critical Things To Know About Dentures 1. Dentures are not…
You Should Worry if Any of These 3 Things Happen in Your Mouth
1. You drink a cold beverage and—yowza—it creates a shooting pain! When a cavity has eroded enamel it eventually taps the layer under the enamel. This is called the dentin. The dentin contains tiny tubules. A cold (or acidic) liquid that flows into the tubules can get close enough to the nerve to make you…
Implants vs. Bridges: Know The Facts
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative dentistry
In this post from The Addison Dentist we’re going to talk about a common tooth replacement option, dental bridges. They have restored smiles for generations, but are not without drawbacks. Many people with dental bridges find it impossible to keep the small areas around and under the bridge clean. This is not surprising, since it…
7 Ways To Fix A Tooth
In a perfect world, each of your teeth would stay healthy, strong, and brilliantly white throughout your life. The truth is, however, that most of us will need to restore a tooth at some point. The Addison Dentist can help. A tooth can be compromised by cavities, enamel erosion, a chip or crack, gum disease,…
Are Dental Implants Too Expensive?
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative dentistry
One of the most common misconceptions about dental implants is that they are too costly. Perhaps you have considered implants but were deterred by that very thought. In this post from The Addison Dentist, we’ll talk about the cost of dental implants. Look At The Big Picture First, we acknowledge that dental implants are not…
Inlays/Onlays: Less Invasive Than Complete Crowns
Categories: Restorative dentistry
Restorative dentistry has come a long way over the years and there are now several effective ways to repair decayed teeth. In this post from The Addison Dentist, we are going to concentrate on two similar types of restorations: dental inlays and onlays. Where possible, an inlay or an onlay can be a less-invasive alternative…
