Summer Checkup Time Is Here!

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The summer has finally arrived, and your Richardson and Dallas, TX, dentist is happy to say our doors are open and we’re ready to see you and your family for preventive and general dental care, as well as cosmetic treatments too! Since your kids are on summer break, and you’re free of homeschooling duties, now is a great time to schedule a visit. In today’s blog, we’re going to talk about the importance of a routine exam and cleaning, and how we use advanced technology in the process. We’re also going to look at the new technologies and protocols we’ve put in place to ensure you and your family safely enjoy your visit!

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filed under: Preventive Dentistry

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

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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 visiting our office, we’ve implementing the advanced HOCL disinfectant fogger system!

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filed under: General Dentistry

Caring For Your Smile Strengthens Your Immune System!

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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 hesitant about leaving the house and visiting our office, we want to remind you that the health of our smile has a major impact on our overall health and even our immune system as a whole!

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filed under: General Dentistry

We’re Still Here For Your Emergency Dental Needs

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Staying home and closing non-essential businesses is an excellent way for our community to work together and help slow the spread of COVID-19. To help, we’re now only offering treatment on a case-by-case basis for emergency dental needs, such as cracked or chipped teeth, or serious discomfort. In today’s blog, we’re going to look at the emergency services we offer residents of Dallas and Richardson, TX, and explain when you should consider contacting our team for an appointment. We’re also going to over a few ways you can help protect yourself and your family during this time!

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filed under: Restorative Dentistry

The Importance Of Treating A Dental Infection

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While we’re closing our doors for routine general and preventive care, or for cosmetic treatments, we’re still helping residents of Richardson and Dallas, TX, with emergency dental care. In addition to damaged teeth, emergency treatment also addresses serious oral health concerns, such as an infected tooth. In today’s blog, we’re going to look at when you should contact our team for treatment, and how we put a stop to an infection or abscess that threatens your smile.

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filed under: Restorative Dentistry

When Do You Need Emergency Dental Care?

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Our office right now is only offering emergency care for serious oral health concerns, such a damaged teeth or pain due to cavities or infection. We’re doing this to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect the more vulnerable members of our community. However, should you encounter a dental emergency, then we can see you and offer treatment. In today’s blog, your Richardson, TX, dentist takes a look at how we restore smiles and what you can do to protect your oral health from home.

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filed under: Preventive Dentistry

What We’re Doing To Keep Patients Safe

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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 about what we’re doing to protect our Dallas and Richardson, TX, patients, and offer some general advice about preparing for self-quarantine and keeping your family safe!

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filed under: General Dentistry

Is My Child’s Mouth Breathing Cause For Concern?

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Do you every notice your child breathing primarily through his or her mouth during the night? Mouth breathing and snoring could be signs of difficulty breathing during sleep, an indicator that treatment may be needed to clear airways, as this could have major negative impacts on their experiences at home and in school. In today’s blog, your Richardson, TX, dentist looks at when to bring your little one in for one of our pediatric evaluations, and what treatment options we may recommend.

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filed under: Children's Dentistry

What You Need To Know About Children’s Dentistry

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Did you know that February is National Children’s Dental Health Month? Through the month of February, dental professionals from across the country will be trying to raise awareness about the importance of routine care for kids, care that could help them enjoy healthier smiles, as well as better overall health. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, dentist will be looking at the treatments we offer kids in our community, and discussing what you can do at home to help your little ones maintain their best possible smile as they grow!

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Why Should You Whiten Your Teeth In-Office?

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Over time, a number of different factors, including what we eat and drink, could lead to unsightly stains forming on the surfaces of our smiles. These stains could be a source of embarrassment, and may even cause you to want to hide your smile from the world. Instead of simply hiding your smile, what if you contact your Richardson, TX, dentist to discuss possible solutions? In today’s blog, we’re going to look at our in-office teeth whitening treatment, and also discuss other options to mask discoloration and help you enjoy your brightest, and best, possible smile!

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filed under: Cosmetic Dentistry