Every year in the United States, more than 42,000 new cases of oral cancer are diagnosed. Of those cases, nearly 50% will not survive beyond five years of receiving a diagnosis because the cancer wasn’t discovered until it had reached an advanced stage. Key to survival is early detection, and key to early detection is… Read more »
Category: General Dentistry
Treating Gum Disease in Mansfield TX
Did you know that periodontal disease, commonly know as gum disease, is the most common cause of tooth loss in adults? According to the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, about 66% of adults and about 50% of children have gum disease. With more and more research revealing a connection between oral health and overall health, it’s… Read more »
Mansfield TX General Dentists Share Holiday Oral Health Tips
The holidays are a time when we are surrounded by delicacies. Cookies, cakes, and candies seem to be within reach no matter where we decide to go. The current season, then, can be treacherous for your oral health. However, if you follow the useful tips below from your Mansfield TX general dentists, Dr. Blair Jones and… Read more »
Mansfield TX Dentists: What Your Smile Says about You
Recognizing the value that smiles have in social situations, your Mansfield TX dentists, Dr. Blair Jones and Dr. Seth Harris, strive to take good care of their patients’ smiles. As a tool of social interaction, a smile can communicate quite a lot. It can exude welcome, flirtation, joy, humor, submission, or even aggression. But did… Read more »
The Importance of Oral Cancer Screenings
Cancer of all types can be extremely lethal. However, it is usually less so if it is caught in its early stages. Therefore, oral cancer screenings can be extremely beneficial and even life-saving. During every checkup, your Mansfield TX dentists, Dr. Jones and Dr. Harris, perform visual oral cancer screenings, looking for any lumps, rough… Read more »
Mansfield TX Dentists Discuss Gum Disease Prevention
The Threat of Gum Disease How familiar are you with the consequences that can result from gum disease? Did you know, for instance, that gum disease increases the risk of heart disease? The link between these two diseases is growing clearer, with scientists discovering that the same bacteria are present in both diseases. However, the… Read more »
Facts about Partial Dentures, from Your Mansfield, TX Dentist
Patients who wear partial dentures have varying degrees of knowledge about this tooth replacement. However, at Mansfield Dental Associates, we like to keep our patients informed about their oral health. Therefore, in this article your Mansfield, TX dentist, Dr. S. Blair Jones, shares a few facts about partial dentures. Quick Trivia about Partial Dentures Dentures… Read more »
Mansfield, TX Dentist Shares the Disadvantages to Porcelain Veneers
For patients who seek the perfect, Hollywood-like smile, porcelain veneersmay fulfill that desire. In fact, many celebrities attribute their flawless smiles to veneers and other cosmetic dental procedures. However, regardless of the advantages that veneers provide, they pose some disadvantages, too. To learn more about the downsides to porcelain veneers, your Mansfield, TX dentist, Dr…. Read more »
Simple Truths about Dental Implants, from Your Mansfield, TX Dentist
Have you considered getting dental implants? If you’ve answered yes, then this article may prove quite beneficial for you. Many patients who would like implants, don’t know much about the procedure or the tooth replacement itself. To help those patients wanting implants, Dr. S. Blair Jones, your Mansfield, TX dentist shares some facts about dental… Read more »
Some Signs Could Mean a Need for Dentures, Says Mansfield, TX Dentist
Patients who receive tooth replacements like full-blown dentures undergo the many symptoms associated with tooth loss. If the signs have been tended to, patients usually recover. On the other hand, those who choose to carry on sans dental visits, lose their teeth. To avoid future tooth loss, your Mansfield, TX dentist, Dr. S. Blair Jones,… Read more »
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