Month: May 2017

Why Get Dental Sealants?

The best way to protect your teeth against cavities is to be keep regular with your brushing and flossing routine. But even with vigilant hygiene, decay-causing bacteria can hide in your mouth. The molars in the back of your mouth are particularly susceptible to hiding bacteria and leftover food. Molars have irregular and unique shapes… Read more »

Memorial Day Weekend Event At Hawaiian Falls

Hawaiian Falls waterpark will offer free admission for members of the military throughout Memorial Day Weekend at its Mansfield, TX location. Hawaiian Falls also has locations throughout Texas in Garland, Pflugerville, the Colony, Roanoke, and Waco.  The park is open from 10:30am to 6:00pm, and this offer will be available on Saturday, May 27th through… Read more »

Taming Your Sweet Tooth

When you have got a sweet tooth, you get a hankering for food and drink containing sugar. Too much sugar consumption can contribute to tooth decay. However, sugar itself does not cause decay of tooth enamel. When the plaque bacteria in your mouth is exposed to sugar, it becomes acid. This acid attacks the enamel… Read more »

The Importance of Replacing a Missing Tooth

As adults, when we lose a tooth, we do not get the joy and fun of a visit from the tooth fairy. Losing a tooth as an adult can be a very unfun experience. Teeth are lost or extracted for a wide variety of reasons, such as injury, severe damage or cavities, or gum disease…. Read more »

Are You Fighting a Bad Breath Battle?

Everyone experiences bad breath at some point in their life. Most of us wake up in the morning with some not-so-fresh morning breath, and many of us have eaten some garlic or onions that sticks with our breath long after the meal. Unfortunately, there are a good number of people who find themselves with bad… Read more »

A Guide To Picking The Right Toothbrush

Your local supermarket or pharmacy has an entire aisle filled with toothbrush options. There are even plenty of options to buy a toothbrush online. Bristles, soft, hard, organic, nylon, handles, sensors, timers, electronic, manual, oh my! Some toothbrushes claim to help make your teeth whiter or your breath better. The choice can get a little… Read more »

Family Game Night At The Mansfield Library

The Mansfield Public Library is hosting Family Game Time. Games are provided by the library for you and your family to enjoy. Monopoly, Jenga, Connect4, Hedbanz, Scrabble, Uno, Dominos, Chess, Quickcups, Memory, and Candy Land are some of the games available to play. Board games are a great way to bond for a family. Take some time away… Read more »

How Does Our Mouth Change As We Get Older?

As we age, some changes in our body become more obvious than others. Maybe your joints ache a little more than they used to or maybe you need put your glasses on to read. Something a little less obvious are the changes in our mouths. These changes can lead to health issues if they go… Read more »

Are You Grinding Your Teeth?

If you find yourself waking up with a headache or a sore jaw, you might be grinding your teeth. Also known as bruxism, teeth grinding usually occurs during sleep, so you may not realize it is happening. While it is a common sleep disorder, many people also unknowingly clench their jaws and grind their teeth… Read more »