Gum disease (or periodontitis) isn’t a black and white disease; its development and progression is easily affected by a number of internal factors. Since it’s such a tricky disease to suppress after it reaches a certain point, dentists try to keep patients vigilant of the signs. Furthermore, periodontitis has varying degrees, which sometimes make treatment… Read more »
Category: General Dentistry
Certain Foods Can Improve Your TMD Symptoms, Says Mansfield, TX Dentist
What you eat truly affects your body. For example, people with diets heavy in fried foods and sweets may develop high cholesterol or diabetes. On the other hand, those who have health-conscious habits, tend to lead healthier lifestyles. When patients have special conditions like temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), their eating habits can directly affect the… Read more »
Mansfield, TX Dentist Shares a Brief History of Dental Fillings
A cavity is one the mildest, most common dental problems a patient can encounter. Even the most vigilant people can still have dental filling or two. However, in our current time, you may not even know who does or doesn’t have a filling. Since dentists now opt for composite resin (tooth colored) fillings, many patients… Read more »
Oral Cancer Screenings Could Save Your Life, Says Mansfield Dentist
Cancer affects countless lives throughout the world everyday. As the types of this disease continue to develop, going to doctor has become a crucial and unavoidable task. Much like visiting the doctor for the presence of other cancers, oral cancer requires a dental visit. With just two dental appointments a year, Dr. S. Blair Jones,… Read more »
Filling in the Gaps: Partial Dentures from Your Mansfield Dentists
If you have a few missing teeth, it may be difficult to imagine the positive effect partial dentures may have on you. While you may have gotten used to eating and speaking without those teeth, partial dentures can improve your speaking, eating, and overall dental health. Today, your Mansfield dentists, Dr. Jones and Dr. Harris,… Read more »
Mansfield Dentists Clarify Five Common Dental Misconceptions
Knowing the proper way to care for your teeth can help you to achieve a lifetime of oral health. Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions about homecare and other dental treatments. Here to clarify those misconceptions are your Mansfield dentists, Dr. Blair Jones and Dr. Seth Harris.
Mansfield Dentist Shares Tips for Fresh Breath This Valentine’s Day
You’ve just enjoyed a lovely evening of romantic conversation and flirtatious smiles. Now the date has come to an end. As your date moves closer, your brain kicks into overdrive. You begin to worry about the possibility of food stuck in your teeth, and then that one, all-important question takes center stage: How’s my breath?… Read more »
Your Mansfield Dentist Explains BRONJ
Bone loss is a serious issue for cancer patients and the aging. Bisphosphonates promote an increase in bone growth, as well reduce further bone loss, which is why doctors prescribe this drug therapy to sufferers of osteoporosis. Even though the drugs successfully fight bone loss, patients do experience some side effects. In rare cases, taking… Read more »
Mansfield Dentists Encourage Fresh Breath for the Holidays
It is always fun to socialize with family and friends during the holidays, but nothing can put a sour mood on the festivities faster than sour breath. Your Mansfield dentists, Drs. Jones and Harris, discuss the most common causes of halitosis and some solutions to freshen your breath this holiday season. Common Causes of Halitosis… Read more »
Mansfield Dentists Encourage You to Brighten Your Mood
Even though it is the most joyous time of the year, holiday stress can bring even the most optimistic person down. Being in a funk can cause damage to your basic health, including your dental health. Your Mansfield dentists, Dr. Jones and Dr. Harris, offer these tips to brightening the holidays – and your smile…. Read more »
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