Category: General Dentistry

Mansfield Dentists Share Toothbrush Facts

A toothbrush is a lot like a pen or a pencil. It’s something so common, and its use so ingrained in our daily lives, that we don’t even think about it. It’s just there. Yet a toothbrush is one of the most important implements in our society, and it’s certainly the singular most important piece… Read more »

Cavity Prevention in Mansfield

“You have a cavity.” It’s the one of the things patients least likely want to hear during a dental checkup. For one thing, it means you’ll probably have to get it filled, and, on another note, it means you might not have been as diligent in your oral hygiene regimen as you should have. Some… Read more »

Tips for Preventing Gum Disease in Mansfield

An estimated 80 percent of Americans have some form of gum disease, also called periodontal disease. It ranges in severity from gingivitis to full-scale periodontitis. If discovered in its early stages, gum disease is reversible, but it is a chronic condition that can lead to other health problems. Our Mansfield dentists Dr. Blair Jones and… Read more »

Oral Health and Diabetes in Mansfield

Did you know diabetes can affect your oral health? If you are one of the more than 24 million Americans living with diabetes, Mansfield dentists Dr. S. Blair Jones and Dr. Seth Harris want you to know about the correlation between chronic high blood sugar and oral health problems. Diabetes is a lifelong disease that… Read more »

Eat and Drink with Your Teeth in Mind

General knowledge dictates that candy and other sugary treats harm your teeth. But do you know what types of foods and drinks can help your teeth? Your Mansfield dentists, Dr. Jones and Dr. Harris, want you to know that plenty of delicious foods and drinks exist that will help your teeth stay strong! Green Tea… Read more »

Test Your Oral Health Knowledge

As emerging research suggests a strong connection between oral health and total wellbeing, Dr. Jones and Dr. Harris strive to provide our patients with education on how to preserve their oral health. Are you an oral health whiz? If you’re a fan of trivia, take the short quiz below to test your knowledge. Oral Health… Read more »

High Blood Pressure and Your Oral Health

Dr. Jones and Dr. Harris are concerned with your overall wellbeing as well as your oral health, and that is why Mansfield Dental Associates is taking part in National High Blood Pressure Education Month. You may already know that gum disease can contribute to or worsen cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and dementia, but did you know… Read more »