Gum disease (also known as periodontal disease) is common among adults, with nearly half of American adults experiencing an advanced form called periodontitis and over half of all adults experiencing some form during their lifetimes. However, though it is common, it is not harmless, and can even lead to an increased risk for other health issues. In today’s blog, your Mansfield, TX, dentists will share information about periodontal disease and its relationship to your risk of stroke.
3 Famous Female Dentists Who Paved The Way
We have reached the second week of March, which means we have also reached the second week of National Women’s History Month. At Mansfield Dental Associates, we believe we would be remiss to let this month pass by without giving thanks to some of the most important women in dental history. So, in today’s blog, your Mansfield, TX, dentist will tell the stories of three significant women who have left a great and positive impact on dentistry as a whole.
Is It Normal To Have Sensitive Teeth?
Temperature sensitivity affects many people, and if you’ve ever flinched due to tooth pain or discomfort when biting into an ice pop or taking a sip of hot coffee, you are one of them! However, even though it affects a large amount of people, living with pain is never normal. At Mansfield Dental Associates, we want everyone to enjoy life (and food and beverages) without worrying about the pain associated with tooth sensitivity. In today’s blog, your Mansfield, TX, dentists, Dr. Jones and Dr. Harris, will share some of the reasons your teeth may be sensitive, as well as the reasons why you should always talk with your dentist if you are experiencing discomfort associated with temperature.
Is A Tongue Scraper Beneficial?
Hygiene practices are constantly evolving, which is largely a good thing! However, sometimes when new products become popular, you may find yourself not knowing if they are truly as necessary and helpful as some people say they are. So, in today’s blog, your Mansfield, TX, dentist will be discussing a tool that has been gaining popularity, the tongue scraper, and the potential benefits associated with scraping your tongue.
How Dental Implants And Restorations Work Together
If you have lost a tooth, you may feel ashamed or embarrassed by the gap in your smile. At Mansfield Dental Associates, we want everyone to be happy with their smile, and we have the solutions to make that possible. In today’s blog, your Mansfield, TX, dentist will discuss the ways in which dental implants work together with restorations like dental crowns to completely replace your natural teeth, restoring your healthy, full smile.
Caring For Your Child’s Dental Health
Each year, National Children’s Dental Health Month is celebrated in February. While February is nearly over now, the importance of your child’s dental health is unending. Just like checkups at a family doctor’s office, checkups with your family dentist help to ensure your child’s healthy growth and are important in the grand scheme of their development. In today’s blog, your Mansfield, TX, family dentists, Dr. Jones and Dr. Harris, will explain some ways to keep your child’s smile healthy at home, and how we can help at each checkup.
What Are Porcelain Veneers And How Can They Help Your Smile?
It is probably safe to say that we all want our smiles to look as beautiful as they can. However, that is not always the case. Maybe our lifestyles, genetics, or possibly a past accident have caused them to look less bright. Whereas years ago we would have to live with it, today through cosmetic dentistry, your Mansfield, TX, dentists can help you achieve the smile you want. Specifically, porcelain veneers can help your teeth look brand new. (more…)
How A Dental Bridge Can Help You Regain Your Smile
If you are missing a tooth, you may not want to smile as much. You may not even be able to chew correctly, as the gap could make eating things difficult. In fact, a gap between your teeth may even affect issues from how you speak to gum disease to tooth decay. So, what can you do? One thing that can be done by your Mansfield, TX, dentists is to fit you with a dental bridge to help close the gap.
Understanding What A Scaling And Root Planing Treatment Is
Gum disease is prevalent in many patients. In fact, it affects approximately 80 percent of American adults. Many of those who have it leave it untreated. And why? Because it often goes unnoticed. Unlike when you smile and can see your teeth and any blemishes on them, infections in the gum tissue are not visible to the naked eye. However, when you visit your Mansfield, TX, dentists, we can carefully examine your teeth above and below the gum line for any signs of gum disease. If detected early, Dr. Jones or Dr. Harris may recommend a scaling and root planing treatment.
Why A Tooth Extraction Treatment Is Sometimes Needed
When decay has infected a tooth, your Mansfield, TX, dentists will do everything possible to help save it. These treatments may include dental fillings, crowns, or root canal procedures. However, sometimes the tooth needs to be removed. This is often a last resort, and it is sometimes done when there is a broken tooth, one that is regularly infected, or if there is a baby tooth keeping an adult tooth from properly coming in. In cases like these, we will recommend a tooth extraction. Let us learn more about the procedure so that you can feel less nervous about it if you ever need to experience it.
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