Keep Your Dental Work Safe After Your Appointment at Mansfield Dental Associates

Posted March 13, 2012 by Mansfield Dental

At Mansfield Dental Associates, it’s Mansfield dentists Dr. S. Blair Jones and Dr. D. Seth Harris’ goal to help his patients maintain healthy, functional, and attractive smiles for life. While Dr. Jones, Dr. Harris, and our dental team do everything in our power to provide you with premier dental care during your appointments, a large part of maintaining your dental work rests on your shoulders once you leave our Dallas/Fort Worth-area dentist office. To keep your dental work intact and your teeth healthy and sparkling for years to come, follow these home care instructions.

After Dental Filling Appointments

If anesthetic is used when Dr. Jones places your dental filling, your lips and tongue may remain numb for several hours following your appointment. Until the numbness wears off, refrain from chewing and drinking hot beverages, as it is very easy to burn or bite your tongue or lip while numb.

If you experience any sensitivity to heat, cold, or pressure, as well as any pain at the site of the injection following your appointment, take a mild painkiller like Motrin, Ibuprofen, Tylenol, or aspirin (one tablet every three to four hours) until the pain subsides. If the pressure or sensitivity increases or persists for more than two days, call our office at 817-473-6227. (more…)

Your First Appointment at Mansfield Dental Associates

Posted March 6, 2012 by Mansfield Dental

There's no reason to be uneasy before your first appointment with us. You're in good hands at Mansfield Dental Associates!

Dedicated to providing our patients with premier dental care, Mansfield dentists Dr. S. Blair Jones, Dr. D. Seth Harris, and our Dallas-area dental team believe that high quality dental care goes far beyond routine dental checkups and exams. Read on to find out what to expect at your first appointment at Mansfield Dental Associates.

Welcome to Mansfield Dental Associates

At your first appointment at Mansfield Dental Associates, located in Mansfield, Texas, you will be greeted by our friendly front office staff. You will then be asked to complete new patient forms, including a complete medical history and insurance information form. To ensure that you’re waiting time once you arrive at our office is minimal, you are welcome to fill out the forms online prior to your appointment.

Once you’ve filled out all necessary paperwork, a member of our hygiene team will give you a brief tour of our state-of-the-art dental office and then lead you into your comfortable exam room. Then, Dr. Jones and/or Dr. Seth Harris will come in, say hello, and your initial consultation appointment will begin.

Your Initial Consultation at Mansfield Dental Associates

At the appointment, your dentist will ask you about yourself—what you do, about your family, what your life style demands, and what your smile goals are. He’ll also ask you about any previous dental work, any oral or overall health conditions, and what brought you in to our office in the first place. Dr. Jones and Dr. Harris will listen to your concerns, address any questions you have, and pay close attention to your dental needs and smile goals. After all, we want to help you achieve a smile that you’re proud to show off.

Your dentist will then examine your teeth, taking note of any problem areas and making suggestions about restorative and cosmetic dental work that could benefit the health, function, and appearance of your smile. If you’re interested in any of these procedures, Dr. Jones and Dr. Harris will gladly talk with you about what’s involved, potential cost, and more. Additionally, if you’re in need of a dental cleaning, a professional dental cleaning and exam will be done at this appointment.

To reserve an appointment at Mansfield Dental Associates, serving the greater Dallas/Fort Worth area, call (817) 259-1357.

Restorative Dentistry at Mansfield Dental Associates

Posted February 21, 2012 by Mansfield Dental

Last week, comprehensive care dentists Dr. S. Blair Jones and Dr. D. Seth Harris gave an overview of the cosmetic dental treatments he provides to his patients from across the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area at his Mansfield dentist office. Today, he’d like to do the same with the restorative procedures he offers.

A Fully Functional Smile

Although a beautiful smile is important to your level of self-confidence and the way other people perceive you, it’s not enough to just have a physically attractive smile. To eat, speak, and smile with confidence and ease, your smile has to function properly, and that is impossible when your teeth and gums are damaged and unhealthy. Dr. Jones and Dr. Harris truly believe in the power of restorative and reconstructive dentistry to fulfill full function and comfort to his patients’ smiles.

Restoring Your Smile at Mansfield Dental Associates

At his Mansfield dentist office, Dr. Jones offers the following restorative dental procedures to his patients.

Composite Restorations: Using tooth-colored, durable composite dental resin, composite restorations—specifically fillings—restore health and function to a decaying tooth without unwanted darkness and traces of heavy metals. (more…)

Cosmetic Dentistry at Mansfield Dental Associates

Posted February 14, 2012 by Mansfield Dental

A few days ago we discussed the importance of six-month dental checkups and cleanings at Mansfield Dental Associates. Today, Dr. S. Blair Jones and Dr. D. Seth Harris want to discuss the cosmetic dental services he provides to his patients from across the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area. Read on to find out more.

Achieve Your Dream Smile

In today’s society, your external appearance is the basis of how others perceive you. Additionally, an individual with an attractive smile is much more likely to be successful in personal and professional arenas than an individual with a dull, mediocre smile. For these reasons and more, cosmetic dentistry has quickly become one of the most popular ways for people to achieve their aesthetic goals, and Dr. Jones truly believes in the power of smile makeover procedures. (more…)

Your Six-Month Dental Checkups and Cleanings

Posted February 10, 2012 by Mansfield Dental

Brushing and flossing your teeth daily is a very important component to keeping your smile healthy, but there are some things your toothbrush and floss can’t do. Visiting Dr. Jones and Dr. Harris every six months for a professional cleaning and checkup is an essential part of preventive dental care. Our team is devoted to keeping your smile and your whole body healthy and beautiful. Your dental checkup offers several helpful benefits.

Cleaning and Exam

Your oral assessment will begin with an overall look at your mouth. Our team will take dental X-rays to help detect tooth decay, gum disease, alignment, and other problems in their early stages. We will also review your full medical history so we can determine your risk of health problems that are affected by your oral health. Furthermore, our powerful dental tools will scrape tartar off your teeth and polish your smile. Our professional cleaning will clear out plaque and tartar from below your gum line and other spots that you can’t reach on your own.

Communication and Education

Drs. Jones and Harris will discuss the condition of your mouth so you know how to properly take care of it. If you have any dental problems, we will discuss your treatment options and fully explain all the information you need to know to keep your mouth healthy. We encourage you to ask questions and discuss your concerns if there’s anything you don’t understand. We also want you to feel as comfortable and confident as possible, so if you have any anxiety, please let us know so we can make accommodations. Educating you about your oral health will help you understand what you need to do to protect your teeth and gums.

Your bi-annual checkup with Dr. Jones and Dr. Harris will help assess your oral health to keep your smile healthy and beautiful. To schedule your professional checkup, contact Mansfield Dental Associates at (817) 473-6227. We welcome patients from Mansfield, Burleson, Kennedale, Cedar Hill, Desoto, and the greater Fort Worth, Arlington, and Grand Prairie communities.

Welcome to the Mansfield Dental Associates Blog!

Posted February 2, 2012 by Mansfield Dental

Welcome to the Mansfield Dental Associates blog!

Welcome from Dr. Jones and Dr. Harris

Dentists Dr. S. Blair Jones and Dr. Seth Harris welcome you to your brand new resource for everything you ever wanted and needed to know about your oral health and dental care. It is our hope that you’ll use this blog to expand upon the knowledge you already have about caring for your teeth and gums, maintaining proper oral health and hygiene, the importance of professional dental care, and what high-quality preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry can do for you. (more…)

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