Category: General Dentistry

How The Pandemic Impacts Oral Health

The pandemic has upended our lives in innumerable ways, and impacted everything from our social interactions to how often we even leave the house. One area where these impacts are clear is the health of our smiles. From stress-related bruxism to snacking-related cavities, there are a number of ways that the COVID-19 pandemic has harmed… Read more »

How We’ve Made Our Office Safe For Patient Visits

To protect you and your family from COVID-19, you need to take certain precautions, such as avoiding gatherings of people and wearing masks. Washing your hands is also a must! For many people, avoiding visits to the dentist has also made the list. But as dental professionals, your Dallas, TX, team understands that lack of… Read more »

What Does An Aching Tooth Mean?

Sometimes our teeth may ache as a result of a chill in the air, or maybe due to a sinus infection or particularly bad allergies. However, when this happens the pain fades after a few hours. But what if you have a toothache that lasts? What if your teeth really ache when you enjoy something… Read more »

We Use Advanced Technologies To Keep Our Patients Safe

Better overall health starts with the smile, the gateway to your body. Unfortunately, due to the impact of the pandemic, many families have avoided seeing the dentist out of safety concerns. While we absolutely understand their concerns, we also know that this lack of care means painful toothaches and sore gums that could soon indicate… Read more »

We’re Disinfecting Our Office With The Advanced HOCL System!

Our entire team is so excited that we’re finally able to open our doors and see our patients for more than just emergency dental work. Dr. Truong and our team is offering general, preventive, and elective cosmetic care among other treatments for our Dallas and Richardson, TX, patients. To help ensure everyone stays safe while… Read more »

Caring For Your Smile Strengthens Your Immune System!

After being closed to help slow the spread of COVID-19, our office is finally ready to open! We’ll have a soft opening beginning next week, which means we can see our patients in Dallas and Richardson, TX for general, preventive, and elective cosmetic treatments, in addition to emergency care and more. While you may feel… Read more »

What We’re Doing To Keep Patients Safe

On March 11th, the World Health Organization officially declared the outbreak of COVID-19, typically referred to as Coronavirus, as a pandemic. The disease is currently present in 114 countries, and is appearing in large swaths of the country, including the DFW area. In today’s blog, the Viva Dental Family Dentistry team would like to talk… Read more »

Fun Holiday Gift Ideas From Your Dallas Dentist

Have you finished your holiday shopping yet? We know finding the right gifts and stocking stuffers for your friends and family can really be difficult. Well, your Dallas, TX, dentist would like to help! In today’s blog, we’re going to talk about gift and stocking stuffer ideas for your friends and even your little ones…. Read more »

Let’s Talk About Tongue Scraping  

Have you ever heard of tongue scraping? Simply put, this is a preventive measure you can take to help remove bacteria from your smile and improve overall oral health. In today’s blog, we would like to discuss the benefits of tongue scraping, as well as other homecare routines that improve smiles in Dallas, TX.

How Do You Choose The Right Toothbrush And Toothpaste?

When you head to the store to find a toothbrush and toothpaste, the sheer variety of options available can be overwhelming. Which kind do you need? Do they really offer the various benefits promised? How do you choose? Well, don’t worry! Your Richardson, TX, dentist has a few tips to make the selection process much… Read more »