What is dental sleep medicine? It’s a relatively new branch of dentistry that treats sleep apnea and other sleep-related breathing problems. Don’t confuse dental sleep medicine with dental sedation or sleep dentistry. Dental sleep medicine treats sleep apnea. What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a condition where you have frequent, recurring pauses in breathing…
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5 Tools For Tooth Transformations
Too-small teeth. Misshapen teeth. Cracked teeth. Chipped teeth. Spacing irregularities. These problems are all-too-common. But you don’t have to live with them! With the advances in cosmetic dentistry, there are fixes for these vexing tooth dilemmas! 1. Veneers. (Also called dental laminates or porcelain veneers). These extremely thin shells are custom-made so the size, shape,…
What Sets The Addison Dentist Apart?
At The Addison Dentist, we enjoy providing guidance on oral health. We know that optimal dental health depends on accurate information. General Dental Procedures Suppose you need a cavity filled or want to restore a tooth with a dental implant. When patients are in need of a dental procedure such as a filling or a…
A Missing Tooth Can Lead to Bone Loss
Today’s article focuses on missing teeth and bone health. Our teeth have many important functions. We need them to chew our food, talk, and smile. But have you ever considered their role in holding up your face? When we lose teeth, the bone around the site of the extraction begins to shrink. This, in turn,…
4 Reasons To Make Sure Your Child Sees A Dentist in Addison TX
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…
9 Tips For Preventing Gum Disease
Unfortunately, periodontitis (advanced gum disease) is very common. But completely preventable. Here’s some simple ways to keep your teeth and gums healthy: If you keep your teeth and gums healthy, you will only need to visit the dentist for cleanings and checkups. Not major treatment. 1. Brush properly Brush for two to three minutes, at…
What are Implant-Stabilized Dentures?
What are dentures secured by implants? Dentures secured by implants are permanent dentures held in place with permanent metal screws or posts. The metal posts are also called tooth implants or dental implants. Tooth implants can be used in many different ways. In this message, we describe one application for tooth implants; the sturdy base…
Do Veneers Make Teeth Look Bigger?
A well-designed veneer does not make your tooth look larger – unless you want it to. A veneer can correct many cosmetic dental problems and is a minimally invasive restoration. During the placement of some porcelain veneers, an extremely thin layer of enamel is removed from the tooth. If you have teeth with damage, discoloration,…
You Be The Judge
If you are researching smile redesigns, you have probably heard claims that cosmetic dentistry can provide you with a ‘perfect smile’ or a ‘celebrity smile.’ Are these superlatives simply exaggerations? We invite you to judge for yourself. Call 469-998-2515 to schedule a no-pressure smile makeover consultation with Dr. Ramirez of The Addison Dentist. You can…
This Is The Year For A New Smile!
Hello! Welcome to our dental blog. At The Addison Dentist, we create total smile makeovers for our patients. If you are not familiar with the latest dental advances, you might not realize what cosmetic dentistry can do for you. If you are not satisfied with your smile or are embarrassed by the condition of your…
