Month: March 2014

Dental Restorations: An Important Part of Comprehensive Dentistry

Mansfield dentists Dr. S. Blair Jones and Dr. D. Seth Harris have provided many happy patients with a variety of comprehensive dental treatments. Cosmetic dental work focuses on aesthetics. Preventive dentistry includes your checkups, cleanings, and oral cancer screenings every six months. Do you know what restorative dentistry is? Any time you have a cavity or… Read more »

Quiz: How Do Dental Crowns Work?

What happens when your tooth suffers from advanced decay or becomes chipped? To return a tooth to full function and appearance, many dentists will recommend a dental crown. Made from a variety of different materials and containing both cosmetic and restorative properties, dental crowns are a common and unique form of smile restoration.

Three Unique Patients, One Solution for Tooth Loss

Anna, a single mother, was recently involved in an automobile accident. She has always taken excellent care of her teeth and gums, but four of her teeth were knocked out during the incident. As a 22-year-old, she is very image-conscious and embarrassed of her missing teeth but cannot afford dental implants at this time. David,… Read more »

St. Patty’s Day: Beer and Your Teeth

Ok, so we’re a day late, but Happy St. Patrick’s Day! You did wear green didn’t you? While your head may still be reeling from yesterday’s celebration and indulgences, all that beer can have a significant impact on another part of your body as well. In this post, your Mansfield, TX dentist explains the affects… Read more »

6 Root Canal Myths Dispelled

When people mention root canals, they often speak of them as they would speak of martyrdom: something exceedingly unpleasant that is to be born with heroic valor. However, this bleak view persists primarily because there are so many myths surrounding the procedure. When you receive a root canal from your Mansfield, TX dentist, you will… Read more »

How Dental Implants Can Protect Your Jawbone

When you lose a tooth, it obviously affects your smile. However, your appearance is not the only thing that suffers; the loss of just one tooth can lead to a significantly diminished jawbone. In turn, this can lead to more tooth loss, which further compromises your jaw. It is a vicious cycle. Fortunately, dental implants… Read more »

Test Your Knowledge with Our Dentures Quiz

If you are considering dentures, you may be confused by the many options available to you. How do you know which type of dentures is the right one for you? If you are trying to decide between traditional and implant supported dentures, or if you want to learn more about full and partial dentures, your… Read more »

4 Reasons to Consider Implant-Supported Dentures

If you are looking into tooth replacement options, you may be considering dentures from our Mansfield, TX dental practice. However, you may have put off treatment because you dread the thought of ill-fitting and uncomfortable false teeth. Thanks to advanced technology and our highly personalized treatment methods, we offer state-of-the-art dentures that look and feel… Read more »