New experiences can be frightening, and when you are a child, most experiences are new. Being accustomed to regular dental check-ups might evoke fear, but it is important that a child embrace the process of dental maintenance. Your Dallas dentist, Dr. Truong, explains ways that parents and dentists can work together to ensure that children… Read more »
Category: General Dentistry
The Importance of Your Dental Checkup in Dallas
Brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day is an excellent way to help protect them against issues like tooth decay and gum disease, but it is not the only part to a healthy hygiene routine. As vigilant as we can be against plaque buildup and left-behind food debris, there is always a possibility of… Read more »
Is Bottled Water Really Better than Tap?
If you asked a random person this question, you’d have about a 50% chance of them agreeing that bottled water is indeed better than tap. Judging by the $50 to $100 billion that America spends on bottled water every year, a safe assumption would be that many people agree. Contrary to popular belief, however, mass… Read more »
Dallas Dentist Gives a Brief History of the Toothbrush
Arguably the most important of your dental hygiene tools, the toothbrush is a deceptively simple instrument. It consists of a handle and a head with bristles attached to it, yet the modern toothbrush has only been around for a couple of hundred years. The idea of tooth care, however, is much older than that. This… Read more »
Dallas Dentist Gives You the Facts About Milk
Every morning, millions of people start their day washing breakfast down with a glass of milk. The benefits of milk are widely known, especially the calcium it provides to strengthen your bones and keep your body strong. But can milk help your teeth, also? Milk’s effects on your teeth are not often discussed, but you… Read more »
Do Dallas Residents Know More About Their Cars than Their Teeth?
What do you know about your teeth? Without them, your refrigerator’s contents would probably look very different. You may not have much luck communicating by phone, either. Teeth help you eat, speak, and feel good about your appearance. You know to brush twice and floss once a day, and people say that you should go… Read more »
Meet Your Dallas Dentist, Dr. Diep Truong!
Dr. Diep (pronounced “Zip”) Truong of VivaDental was born and raised in Texas and has always had an extreme fondness for the Lone Star state. She graduated Cum Laude from the University of Dallas at Irving, after which she attended Baylor College of Dentistry. Dr. Truong has always had a strong passion for helping her… Read more »
Welcome to VivaDental!
Hello, and welcome to the new dental blog for VivaDental! The goal of this blog is to help our patients and readers maintain healthy smiles. We encourage you to subscribe to our blog so you can receive current updates. We will be posting regularly about dental education and care, treatments, office announcements, and general health… Read more »