You probably do your best to take care of your smile. If you brush and floss your teeth twice a day, you mind your nutrition, and you visit your dentist for regular exams, you are doing the best you can. Though, sometimes, despite your best efforts, you may still find yourself with a cavity. The causes are often a lax in hygiene, but things like grinding your teeth or misalignment can lead to tooth decay. A cavity is formed once tooth decay has eroded enough of your enamel to create a small hole. A filling for a cavity can stop tooth decay from progressing. (more…)
Family Events Around Mansfield
When the jubilee of holidays begins to simmer down, it does not take too long for the kids and family to start to get bored. Even without holiday celebrations, there are plenty of activities in Mansfield and surrounding cities to keep the fun going. Mansfield Dental Associates is proud to serve the smiles in the community of Mansfield, which is such a warm and welcoming city. These are some of the events going on in North Texas this week: (more…)
How Can Dental Bonding Help My Smile?
Dental bonding is a form of cosmetic dentistry that can be a minimally invasive and cost-effective way to address minor flaws in your smile. A smile flaw is only one that makes you feel insecure or is unhealthy. A flaw does not include features that make your smile unique. Dental bonding is a bio-compatible composite resin, and the same material used in dental fillings. For cosmetic bonding, the resin material is color-matched, applied directly to your tooth, shaped, and polished to give a natural appearance. (more…)
Tips For Picking The Right Toothbrush
How Do I Know If I Have Sleep Apnea?
Snoring every night can be a signal of a serious sleep disorder called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). How do you know when your snoring is a sign of something wrong or when it is just simple snoring? Simple snoring can be caused by allergies, a cold or the flu, obesity, certain medications, or other causes. Obstructive sleep apnea can increase your risks of serious health complications like high blood pressure or heart disease, which makes identifying it important. Your dentist can help you treat sleep apnea in an effort to lower your risk of developing serious complications. Treatment can also help end the snoring so that you and your loved ones can get better sleep. (more…)
Complications From Grinding Your Teeth
Most people who grind their teeth frequently do it during their sleep. So, if you are sleeping when you do it, how do you know if you are grinding your teeth? You may notice that you wake up with headaches or a sore jaw. You could find during the day that you are clenching your jaw more often than not. You might suffer from teeth sensitivity to cold or hot foods. These are some of the signs that could indicate that you are grinding your teeth. Grinding your teeth, also known as bruxism, can cause several complications for your oral health. (more…)
Community: Ambassadors For Aging Well
Ambassadors For Aging Well (AFAW) is a volunteer organization that meets twice a month to discuss issues of interest to older residents. The meetings are usually divided as one afternoon meeting and one evening meeting. The inclusive group has no membership free; all meetings and events are free to attend. The group was formerly known as “Age-Friendly Arlington” is open to citizens from nearby cities like Mansfield. The group was organized in 2014 in an effort to learn from each other so that they could properly address leaders and the public at large. The group advocates change for making life for elders and emerging elders a good one. AFAW has a main goal of removing the stigma of aging. (more…)
Can Sealants Protect My Smile?
Dental sealants are a thin protective layer of bio-compatible plastic material that is applied directly to your teeth. Sealants protect the enamel of your teeth against harmful bacteria and acid. The sealants can prevent plaque and bacteria buildup from hiding in the nooks and crannies of and between your teeth. Dental sealants are often used to protect children’s teeth, as children have a higher risk of developing cavities due to their less thorough hygiene and possible love for candy. Dental sealants can be appropriately used for adults, too. Some adults are susceptible to tooth decay due to genetics or health issues or their possible love for candy. (more…)
How A Filling Saves Your Tooth
Prevention and early treatment of dental problems are the best ways to protect your teeth. Tooth decay can often be prevented with good oral hygiene, mindful eating and drinking, and regular visits to your dentist. But even with our best effort, tooth decay can still happen to cause cavities in our teeth. Once tooth decay causes a cavity in your tooth’s enamel, it is important to treat it to stop the tooth decay from spreading. A filling can stop tooth decay from going further inside your tooth. (more…)
Nearby Places To Look At Christmas Lights
The first week of December is almost finished, which means that we are well into the holiday season. Part of the joy of holidays is the decorations including the sparkle and wonder of Christmas lights. In and near the City of Mansfield, TX, there are plenty of neighborhoods to stroll through to see some beautiful displays. There are also places besides neighborhoods that are solely dedicated to the wonder of lights this time of year. We have compiled a list of lights nearby that you and your family can enjoy. (more…)
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