If you have one or more missing teeth, you may have considered seeking dental treatment to fill the voids in your mouth. What is holding you back from restoring your smile? There are several restorative dentistry options for missing teeth replacement, and they benefit your overall dental health. There are many reasons why you should replace missing teeth: Not only do replacements restore the beauty of your smile, but missing-teeth replacements also restore the function of your teeth and improve the well-being of your remaining natural teeth. (more…)
When Was Your Last Dental Checkup?
It’s important to make dental visits a priority for the sake of your oral health. When was your last dental checkup? If you can’t remember then it has been too long! You could be missing out on early detection of dental disease or allowing hardened tartar to build up in excess if you have skipped the recommended dental cleaning and checkup appointments every six months. Visiting the dentist twice a year isn’t too much to ask: Just a couple of hours in a single year could mean the difference between advancing dental disease and a clean bill of dental health. (more…)
5 Treatments to Improve Your Smile
Your smile is often the first thing others notice about you. Is your smile making a good first impression? You can boost your confidence and comfort with cosmetic dentistry and restorative dentistry treatments to improve your smile. With many options, ranging from one-visit enhancements to complete smile makeovers, there is a treatment option for all patients who want to improve the appearance of their teeth. Beyond superficial concerns, repairing damaged teeth or replacing missing teeth also improves the function of your smile for better quality of life. (more…)
Family Skate Night in Mansfield, TX
Enjoy a throwback evening of family fun with the upcoming Family Skate Night at the Mansfield Activity Center on Friday, August 14. Celebrate TGIF by showing off your slick roller-rink moves at this fit-and-fun event. The family-friendly night out will include retro ’80s music, arcade games, and roller skating for adults and kids of all ages. Add festive flair by donning your best ’80s-era costumes to get in the spirit of the classic roller rink party. Start off the weekend bonding with your kids at an event that’s both fun and active. (more…)
Are Tooth-Colored Fillings Better?
If your dentist discovers that you have a cavity during your routine dental check-up, it’s important to address the tooth damage quickly and have your cavity filled to prevent more severe issues. Cavities are small holes in the structure of your tooth that result from tooth decay, commonly caused by poor dental hygiene or excessive consumption of sugary and starchy foods. Nearly all children and adults will experience a cavity in their lives, and there are typically two options for fillings: tooth-colored dental fillings and metal fillings. The question is, are tooth-colored fillings better? (more…)
Ice Cream Challenge Cup
Are you a fan of ice cream? Sure you are! Who doesn’t love this rich, creamy, delightful dessert on a hot summer day (or almost any day of the year, for that matter)? If the idea of sampling every ice cream flavor at the ice cream shoppe is something that has always appealed to you then you should consider showing up to this exciting upcoming event.
Your Questions About Dental Bonding
Like anything else you decide to purchase to improve yourself, when it comes to cosmetic dentistry, you may have lot of questions about particular treatments. If you’ve been looking into dental bonding to erase minor esthetic concerns (think chips, cracks, little spaces between teeth, and even short teeth) then it is time to find out more. By allowing us to answer your questions about those aspects of care that cause you to feel concerned, you can feel you’ve gained a comprehensive grasp of what to expect and whether bonding is right for you.
How’s Your Daily Flossing Going?
How are your flossing habits? Hopefully you didn’t just respond with, “What flossing habits?” Removing the plaque from between your teeth that your toothbrush inevitably leaves behind is a significant factor in maintaining a truly healthy, clean smile free of oral diseases like gingivitis and tooth decay. You may assume that as long as you’re running floss between your teeth each day, you’re doing enough. However, that’s simply not the case. When it comes to effective flossing habits, frequency and technique are equally important if your flossing is to make an impact on your preventive care.
Cosmetic Dentistry: What You Can Expect
Have you been thinking about coming in to see us to talk about improving the beauty of your smile? What’s causing you to hesitate? We find that patients sometimes assume they will need to show up knowing exactly which treatment they want. This couldn’t be further from the truth. We begin with a cosmetic dentistry consultation, so we have time to converse with one another about what you would like to achieve. This provides us with ample time to prepare a care plan unique to your needs and goals.
Car Seat Safety Check
Have you been wondering whether you’ve got your little one and his or her car seat strapped into the back seat correctly? Rather than worry or feel too embarrassed to ask, you can have your questions about this (and more) answered at this upcoming event at Bumps N’ Bruises Pediatric Urgent Care.
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