The holiday season has begun! This weekend, beginning on December 1st, kicks off Mansfield’s Hometown Holidays event. The entire weekend is full of fun and entertainment for your entire family. Starting on Friday night where there will be fireworks, games, live music, entertainment, Santa Claus visits and pictures, and the official lighting of the tree at City Hall. On Friday, there will also be a Holiday Market featuring local artisans, artists, and crafters selling their fantastic wares and treats. The Holiday Market focuses on locally-sourced foods and goods. On Saturday, the annual Fa La La 5K will happen along with the holiday parade through historic downtown Mansfield, Texas. At night on Saturday, there will be a special concert at the Mansfield ISD Center For The Performing Arts. The concert will benefit the district’s cultural arts programs. Hometown Holidays events will end on Sunday with the Tour of Holiday Homes. (more…)
Improving Your Smile With Cosmetic Bonding
A smile only needs improving if it is unhealthy or if it makes you feel insecure. If you have unhealthy teeth, you may need restorative help to get you back into tip-top shape. If you have a smile that makes you feel insecure, cosmetic dentistry may help get you that confidence boost of a smile. Dental bonding can be a conservative and cost-effective cosmetic option that can alter the size, shape, or appearance of your tooth or teeth. If you have deep stains, chips or cracks, or oddly sized or shaped teeth, dental bonding can address it. (more…)
What Can Porcelain Veneers Do For My Smile?
Do you find yourself using your hand to cover your mouth when you laugh? Maybe you get insecure about smiling because you do not feel confident about teeth. You should be able to smile confidently without worrying about your the flaws in your teeth. Flaws like deep discoloration, asymmetrical shapes or sizes, and irregular spacing. These types of cosmetic issues that may make you feel insecure can be addressed with cosmetic dentistry like porcelain veneers. Your smile can be upgraded to make you feel more confident. (more…)
Why Ask My Dentist About Teeth Whitening?
Has your smile’s dull appearance come to your attention? Do you notice it in the mirror while you brush your teeth? Maybe you have begun to consider trying a whitening treatment. These days you can find nearly entire aisles at the grocery or department store dedicated to whitening your teeth. You can find videos online about how to whiten your smile’s appearance using things you find in your kitchen. With all of these options available, why should you consult with your dentist about whitening your teeth? There are some reasons that it is important to talk to your dentist about whitening your smile. (more…)
Should You Try A Dental Sealant?
Tooth decay is very common, with nearly 98% of the population at risk of developing them. Without treatment, cavities have been linked to serious discomfort, as well as a greater risk of infection and premature tooth loss in adults and children. Fortunately, we can help protect your smile with a dental sealant.
Do You Need A Full Or Partial Denture?
When a patient loses one tooth, we may suggest a bridge or possibly a single tooth dental implant. But what about cases where several teeth, or all of them, are missing? In these situations, we may recommend a denture. We two very different options available. Do you need a full or partial denture?
Fall Clothing Swap
The Fall Clothing Swap is on November 4, 2017 at 9:00 AM until 1:00PM. Kids outgrow their clothes and shoes so quickly. If you are a family on a budget, you might find yourself wracking your brain on how to keep their closet updated with fresh clothes that fit. The Clothing Swap is a free event where parents and children can bring gently used children’s clothing to trade. You can bring clothes that your own kids no longer fit into or clothes that they no longer wear. For every item that you bring, you get to take that same amount of items home with you. For example, if you bring ten items of clothing and four pairs of shoes, you can take 14 items home with you. You bring your items to a volunteer and then you are able to choose through items that have been brought by other families. (more…)
When Is A Dental Bridge Right For My Smile?
When you have one or more missing teeth, the idea of replacing them can become daunting. While the choice may be intimidating, it is important for a your tooth or teeth to be replaced. A missing tooth not only lives a visual void in your smile’s appearance, but it can also impact your smile’s abilities. Chewing, biting, and sometimes even speaking can all become problematic after even just one lost tooth. A dental bridge is a dental restoration that acts structurally similarly to an architectural bridge. A dental bridge fills in the gap between two teeth by anchoring onto the surrounding teeth. When is a dental bridge the right restoration for you and your smile? (more…)
The Important Role Of Dental Implants
Replacing a missing tooth as an adult is important for your oral health. A missing tooth limits your ability to bite and chew. If it is a tooth in a visible part of your smile, a missing tooth can create a void in your appearance. Losing a permanent tooth as an adult also comes with the risk of bone loss. A tooth that is lost can contribute to the loss of bone density in your jawbone. This bone loss can put your remaining teeth in danger of shifting or loss. A dental implant can stabilize a tooth’s replacement and it can reduce your risk of bone loss. (more…)
Keeping Healthy Smiles This Halloween
The Halloween candy aisles have been filling the grocery stores since September. This week, your children are probably bringing home lots of candy from school. You might even be running into big bowls of candy in the office. With all this candy around, how do you keep yours and your family’s smiles healthy? How do you keep all the tricks from becoming tricks on your teeth? Depriving yourself and your family usually results in overindulgence. Moderation is a key part of keeping your smile healthy in the face of all this sugar. We have compiled a few other tips to help you keep healthy smiles this Halloween. (more…)
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