Be honest: When was the last time you or your family had a checkup? Routine dental exams are crucial for maintaining healthy, attractive smiles. Without them, you could miss the early signs of common dental issues, allowing problems to progress and endanger your smile.
What’s the Big Deal with Mini Dental Implants?
Whether you’ve worn dentures for years or you’re new to the denture experience, you’ve probably encountered some of the day-to-day problems associated with this removable dental prosthetic. New dentures often have an adjustment period, where the base of the denture plate rubs sore spots on the gums. As dentures age, they become warped and can often slip out-of-place or click when you eat, speak, or laugh. Luckily, there is a viable option out there that can help most denture wearers avoid these common pitfalls: mini dental implants. Today, Mansfield dentists Dr. Blair Jones and Dr. Seth Harris discuss this innovative and accessible solution for people who want independence from ill-fitting dentures. (more…)
Quiz: How Do I Stop Snoring?
Do you or your significant other have difficulty sleeping due to your chronic snoring? In addition to hindering good sleep, this issue could also be a warning sign of a serious disorder. Obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, affects millions of people in the United States. By understanding the cause and symptoms, you can start your journey to better, and quieter, sleep.
Upcoming Holiday Celebrations
We still have a week until Thanksgiving, but we can’t help looking ahead to the Christmas season. At Mansfield Dental Associates, your Mansfield dentists,Dr. Jones and Dr. Harris, enjoy spreading the word about upcoming community events. The first weekend of December starts the holiday season with a bang, including fireworks and a parade. We hope you and your loved ones can join in the festivities.
What Happens When You Grind Your Teeth?
If you’ve learned that your teeth are the strongest parts of your body, you might be confused as to how harmlessly clenching them together can damage them. The truth, though, is that there’s nothing harmless about grinding your teeth, especially if you do it habitually or without even realizing it. Despite the incredible strength of your tooth structure and the enamel that surrounds it, there’s a limit to what your teeth can take. Over time, the constant friction and pressure that occurs when you grind your teeth can lead to excessive tooth wear, cracks, fractures, sensitivity, and an increased risk of decay, among other hazards.
The Phenomenon of Bruxism
- Experts agree that there is no single, particular cause for chronic teeth-grinding, or bruxism; rather, it’s usually the result of a culmination of factors, like stress and anxiety, or a host of possible dental issues.
- Even if you catch yourself doing it sometimes throughout the day, most bruxers do most of their grinding at night, while they’re asleep and unable to stop themselves. The best way to tell if you grind your teeth at night is through a thorough dental examination to spot any telltale signs (like specific types of tooth wear).
- If you grind your teeth because you’re stressed, then taking measures to relax could help alleviate the symptoms, and a mouthguard could protect your teeth from each other while you sleep.
- If you grind your teeth because your jaw is uneven or uncomfortable, then you might need an appropriate dental treatment to restore the harmony to your bite. In some cases, bruxism can be a symptom of TMJ disorder—a jaw dysfunction that affects your jaw’s joints, and can cause the muscles around them to spasm.
ABOUT YOUR MANSFIELD DENTISTS:
Dr. Jones and Dr. Harris of Mansfield Dental Associates rely upon their years of experience, training, and cutting-edge technology to offer patients expert dental care at each and every visit. They listen to each patient’s concerns and offer gentle, informative guidance about future treatments. If you would like to schedule a consultation, call (817) 473-6227. Dr. Jones and Dr. Harris proudly treat patients from Mansfield, South Arlington, Kennedale, Southeast Ft. Worth, Alvarado, Midlothian and neighboring areas.
Soda and Cavities
Michelle Obama and other health activists have long touted the dangers of soft drinks in relation to overall health. Not as many activists talk about soda’s effect on one’s dental health. One 12 ounce can of regular Coke contains 9 and 1/3 teaspoons of sugar alone. Bacteria in our mouth consume the sugar from soda and produce an acid that clings to our teeth. This acid byproduct can eat through tooth enamel, the top layer of teeth, and lead to cavities. In today’s blog your Mansfield dentists Dr. Jones and Dr. Harris discuss the rise of soda consumption in today’s youth and what we can do. (more…)
2014 Craft Fest Scheduled for November 8th
Looking to get a head start on some Christmas shopping? Enjoy shopping for hand crafted items and supporting local artists? Come support the Summit High School band this Saturday at the 2014 Craft Fest. Your Mansfield dentists Dr. Jones and Dr. Harris take care of many patients who are connected to this wonderful band. So mark your calendars for this great Craft Fest coming up this weekend. (more…)
Common Dental Health Issues for Older Adults
Dr. Jones and Dr. Harris treat patients of all ages in their welcoming Mansfield office. In today’s blog they discuss three dental health issues that middle aged adults and seniors are likely to encounter and what to do about them. (more…)
Dental Check ups Include Oral Cancer Screening
Oral cancer is an insidious disease that is more treatable and less dangerous if caught in earlier stages. At every check up and cleaning at your Mansfield dentists’ office, Dr. Jones and Dr. Harris will screen for oral cancer. An oral cancer screening begins with a discussion of any concerns or symptoms you may be experiencing. Inform your dentists of any chronic throat pain, a change in your voice, or any other changes in your oral health. Your dentists will then examine all areas of your mouth, jaw, and neck. In today’s blog Dr. Jones and Dr. Harris detail the signs of oral cancer and the importance of regular oral cancer screenings. (more…)
Mansfield Dentists: Causes and Remedies for Dry Mouth
Dry mouth is an irritating condition that can lead to tooth decay and gum disease. Learning about the underlying conditions or reasons behind dry mouth can guide your dentists’ treatment. In today’s blog your Mansfield dentists Dr. Jones and Dr. Harris discuss dry mouth with an informative Q and A. (more…)
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