Did you know that you could be damaging your teeth without your knowledge? If you grind your teeth during sleep, your teeth are feeling the effects of extreme forces capable of wearing away enamel and compromising their structural integrity. Over time, teeth grinding, or bruxism, can lead to cracked, chipped, and even broken teeth. So… Read more »
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Mansfield Dentist: Partial Dentures Can Renew Your Smile
Tooth loss can get pretty ugly after a while. As teeth begin to fall, a once perfect row can start to look like a fence that was hit by a tornado. Large gaps can form, causing difficulty chewing and exposing the gums and the sides of teeth to bacteria, which can prompt more decay and… Read more »
Mansfield Dentists: Restore Your Mouth with Dentures
When you think of dentures, does your mind conjure up images of bulky prosthetics that look more like a movie prop than real teeth? If so, you are probably unaware of the advances in modern dentures. Today’s dentures are sleeker, lighter, and better-fitting than ever before. They can also be secured by dental implants, allowing… Read more »
Mansfield Dentists Discuss Dental Bridges
If you have a gap in your smile from a missing tooth or missing teeth, your smile’s appearance may not be the only thing at risk. Without a tooth in the area of the gap, the surrounding teeth and gums become more vulnerable to bacteria and disease. However, bridging the gap can lower the risk… Read more »
Mansfield Dentists: Restore Your Tooth with a Dental Crown
If tooth decay progresses far enough, a tooth’s structural integrity can be at significant risk. The tooth can suffer chips or cracks and can even break. If untreated, the tooth can eventually fall out, prompting the need for a prosthetic or even a dental implant. But what kind of treatment is available for a compromised… 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 Dentists Explain Reshaping Malformed Teeth
Is one of your teeth chipped? Do you have an oddly shaped tooth? If so, your eyes probably snap right to it every time you smile into the mirror. Because this is a small issue relative to other dental problems, many people might make light of such a problem. However, we at Mansfield Dental Associates… Read more »
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 »
Mansfield Dentist: Eating for a Healthy Heart
February is National Heart Month. So we’re looking at how the mouth can affect heart health. Keeping a clean and healthy mouth can improve not only your heart health but also your overall health in a few ways. First, bacteria can enter your body through your mouth. If the bacteria in your mouth are unchecked,… Read more »
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