One of the biggest astronomical events in a decade will happen on August 21st: a total solar eclipse. The last time that a total solar eclipse happened over this much of America was in the year 1979. A complete solar eclipse is a moment when the moon, sun, and earth all line up causing the moon’s shadow to cover the appearance of the sun. To see the moon’s path completely obscure the sun, you must be within the path of totality. The path of totality is a thin ribbon stretching only about 70 miles wide spanning across the United States. The path of totality will not be over North Texas, so our viewing will be of a partial solar eclipse. The eclipse will last just a couple of minutes. (more…)
The Benefits Of Dental Bonding
Do you have minor imperfections in the appearance of your teeth? Does a small chip or crack make you feel self-conscious when you smile? Does that one tooth that is smaller than the rest of your teeth bother you? Do you find yourself staring at the tooth that is oddly shaped compared to the rest of your smile? If any of these questions ring true to you or they are similar to questions you ask yourself, you may benefit from dental bonding. Dental bonding is a conservative and cost-effective cosmetic option that can alter the size, shape, or appearance of your teeth. (more…)
Which Cosmetic Option Is Right For My Teeth?
If you feel afraid to speak for fear of someone seeing your teeth or if you hide your smile behind a closed mouth, you need a smile upgrade. Your smile should make you feel confident and ready to take on the world. Cosmetic dentistry is the art of upgrading your smile’s appearance while conserving as much natural tooth as possible. Cosmetic dentistry can be performed on healthy teeth in an effort to get you that smile that makes you feel confident. Your dentist can help you determine which cosmetic procedure is right for you, but being knowledgeable about your options is never a bad thing. (more…)
Good Food For Your Oral Health
Mindful eating and healthy choices can not only improve your waistline; they can improve your oral health. Your mouth is the first stop for the food entering your body. Bad choices make a big impact on your mouth’s health. Sugary food and drinks lead to cavities. The bacteria in your mouth feeds on sugar and carbohydrates to create acid. The acid erodes the enamel decaying the teeth. Dark sodas, coffee, and tea can stain the teeth. Sticky food can cause problems for any restorations. One wrong bite with food that is too crunchy can lead to a cracked or chipped tooth. We know the problematic foods, but what food and drinks are good for our oral health? (more…)
Root Canal Treatment Can Save A Tooth
Hearing that you need a root canal treatment may not be the best news you get, but it does mean that your tooth can be saved from extraction. A root canal treatment is most often needed when decay or damage has reached the inner pulp of your tooth. Often when decay is left untreated, it continues to make its way further into the tooth. Once it is deep inside the tooth, it can cause an infection. This infection can cause quite a bit of pain, and it can also spread to other parts of the body. (more…)
Extraction As A Last Resort
Your dentist’s main priority is to do everything feasible to save your tooth. However, there are some circumstances where that is just not possible, and a tooth must be extracted. Wisdom teeth extractions are common due to overcrowding or infections that wisdom teeth can cause. Some extractions are the result of an injury caused by an accident. In these situations, the damage is so severe that extraction is necessary. In many cases, decay has been left untreated and the only remaining option is dental extraction. Severe decay can be prevented with good oral hygiene and early diagnosis and treatment. (more…)
Securing Your Dentures With Implants
Losing teeth can be difficult. It can affect your self-esteem, your abilities to chew or speak, and it can even impact your health. Dentures have long been a good replacement for missing teeth. Dentures are a prosthesis that can come in a full size to restore an entire mouth of teeth or they can come as a partial fitted to replace certain missing teeth. Technology has advanced dentures far past the those of the lore of George Washington. (Though historians say that his dentures were not made of wood, but some were made of gold, ivory, lead, and even animal teeth.) Dentures of today are more comfortable and realistic, but even with the best fit, they can begin to shift over time. (more…)
Mansfield’s Seniors To Alley Cats
The Mansfield Activities Center has programs for seniors, age 55 and older. The program, Seniors to Alley Cats, is a fun, co-ed outing with either a day playing miniature golf or bowling. There are two separate dates for the two different activities: Monday, July 17th or Monday, August 28th. The registration fee covers the putting, the putter, and beverages for the day of putt-putt. The fee covers the bowling, shoe rental, and beverages for the bowling day. Neither fee will cover lunch, but there will be time allotted for it. Transportation will be provided with the registration fee. Fun will be had. (more…)
When To Cross The Dental Bridge
Choosing a restorative option for a missing tooth or missing teeth can be daunting. The variety of options of restoration can be overwhelming. Knowledge is power when it comes to overcoming that overwhelmed feeling of a decision. If you know the basics of the restorative option, you will feel better equipped to decide. A dental bridge can be a more affordable option than a dental implant, but when do you know when it is right for you? When do you know when it is time to cross that dental bridge with a dental bridge? (more…)
Making Your Dental Crown Last Longer
Also known as caps, dental crowns protect vulnerable teeth like a helmets protect heads. Unlike helmets, dental crowns are placed as permanent protection for the tooth. Advances in technology have made crowns able to last longer and longer. In the past, dental crowns were made from an alloy of metals; they were more likely to break and succumb to decay. Modern dental crowns are made out of porcelain. Porcelain not only matches the color of teeth much more than its metal predecessor, but porcelain is much more likely to have a lifespan similar to a natural tooth. Just like with natural teeth, the better you care for them, the longer they will last. (more…)
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