When July 4th and Memorial Day are over, it can feel like a long stretch before the next holiday. Fret not though as there are still plenty of ways to have fun with the family near Mansfield, TX, in the DFW Metroplex. While you are enjoying the laid-back schedules of the summer, why not get a dental checkup on your smile or someone in your family’s smile? Once that first tooth comes in, everyone should see the dentist at least twice a year or every six months. Routine exams and cleanings can help protect a smile from oral health dangers. (more…)
Your Tooth Decay: An Origin Story
Anthropologists have studied human beings and their teeth for a long time. Many findings show that ancient humans, ones that were hunters and gatherers, did not face much tooth decay. The reason being that a diet without sugars, grains, and carbohydrates did not cause as much decay as diets with them. Once human beings started to depend on agriculture in their diet, there was a significant increase in tooth decay. While this brief history lesson may give you a glimpse into what may have caused a shift towards tooth decay in humanity, what is the origin story of decay in your own individual smile? Your dentist in Mansfield, TX, can help you detect and deal with tooth decay. (more…)
Why Should My Child Get Sealants?
As a parent, you strive to provide your child with the best life you can give them. In doing so, you try to protect them from harm and set them up for a successful future, right? Protecting your child’s smile means keeping their smile healthy and free of danger along with setting them up for a lifelong of good oral health. It’s summer in Mansfield, TX, which means your child(ren) no longer has school until August. Summertime is an excellent time to set up dental appointments for kids, and it is a great time to think about treatments to protect their smiles. Let’s discuss why dental sealants can be a useful option for children’s smiles. (more…)
Can My Dentist Help Me Get A Brighter Summer Smile?
It is officially summer in Mansfield, Texas. It’s hot and the sun is shining bright. When it comes to this most sunshiny time of the year, you may be thinking that you want to update your appearance in some way. Many people choose to brighten up their smile for the season. But with all of the aisles of whitening products at the store and with all of the online videos of do-it-yourself whitening treatments, how do you know the best way to get your smile bright? Your dentist is an excellent resource for whitening your smile. Not only can your dentist provide professional-grade whitening treatments, but your dentist can also customize treatment for your smile all while keeping an eye out for potential trouble or issues. (more…)
Rockin’ 4th Of July In Mansfield
Independence Day is right around the corner and Mansfield, Texas always goes big for it. The 4th of July is the essential summer holiday filled with celebration, cookouts, fireworks, and fun. Do you have a yearly tradition with your family of where you go to celebrate? Do you go to the same place every year to watch fireworks? Mansfield is hosting it’s annual 4th of July celebration for its 11th year: the Rockin’ 4th of July Celebration! Children can enjoy the bounce houses, slides and carnival-style games. Older kids can try their skills on the rock climbing wall, home run derby, tennis games or smash car. (more…)
Can Porcelain Veneers Help My Smile?
One of the greatest benefits of customized porcelain veneers is that they so closely resemble healthy, natural teeth that they look very lifelike and blend right in with your smile. Porcelain veneers are bonded to the front of teeth and they can improve your smile’s appearance by addressing several different types of blemishes all at once. Veneers can address multiple issues, such as severe discoloration, chips, or uneven spacing, at once on multiple teeth. Porcelain veneers can provide you with a smile makeover that can still feel natural-looking. (more…)
3 Smile Issues Addressed With Dental Bonding
Cosmetic dental bonding is one of the most commonly recommended and least invasive ways to address minor issues affecting the smile. Dental bonding is the process of applying a composite resin, which is the same material used in tooth-colored fillings, directly to the tooth. The resin can be customized in color and then be shaped, hardened, and polished on to create a natural-looking and strong tooth surface. Bonding can address issues like surface damage, deep stains, and small chips or gaps. (more…)
Frequently Asked Questions: Dental Fillings
Dental fillings are a very common restorative dental treatment. When tooth decay damages the enamel of your tooth, a tooth-colored filling can restore the function and appearance of the tooth while also protecting it from further damage and decay. We have gathered a list of frequently asked questions about dental fillings along with their answers in an effort to provide you with some helpful insight. (more…)
Summer Family Fun In And Around Mansfield
June is here, which means school is probably out for your kids and summer has begun. In Texas, summer time fun does not always mean going outside. When it gets hot, some of the favorite activities include staying inside where the air conditioning keeps us cool. While there are some outdoor activities on this list, we have kept it to some fun, affordable things you can do with the family to start your summer off right. Mansfield Dental Associates is proud to serve the families and smiles of this amazing community. (more…)
Tips For Keeping Smiles Healthy This Summer
The sun is out, the heat is here, the kids are out of school – that’s right, summer is here! Summer is a season of fun times in the sunshine, but summer can also be an iffy time for smile health. Routines get a little more relaxed, the snacks are a bit more sugary, and this all have a negative effect on your family’s oral health. We have compiled a few tips to help you and your family keep your smiles healthy all summer long! (more…)
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