Dallas
1050 N. Westmoreland Suite 432B
Dallas, TX 75211214-337-7800
Richardson
722 W. Spring Valley
Richardson, TX 75080972-437-6000
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During the month of March, we observe National Nutrition Month. We want our patients to be aware of how proper nutrition not only helps your waistline and your heart health, but your smile as well. Healthy snacks and drinks can help safeguard your smile against tooth decay and gum disease.
While most parents understand that a routine exam is good for little smiles, some seem surprised that we also recommend cleanings. However, since plaque can form on teeth in both kids and adults, a cleaning is necessary for patients of all ages. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of oral health problems.
While we can use fillings to treat decay in children, we would much rather help them avoid the problem altogether. One option for safeguarding little smiles against cavities is a dental sealant. We can use a dental sealant to help prevent decay from forming in your child’s smile.
Each year, our team is proud to take part in the American Dental Association’s Give Kids A Smile Day. For one day, we provide free preventive care for children ages 12 and under. On February 23rd, we’ll be helping children in need of dental care from our Richardson office. Find out more about this event and how you can reserve a spot for your child!
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month! We, along with dental professionals from across the country, use this time to spread the word about the importance of routine care for keeping smiles healthy. We’re also participating in Give Kids A Smile Day as part of National Children’s Dental Health Month.
During the winter, people struggle with chapped lips and tooth sensitivity. In today’s blog, we’re going to offer a few tips for avoiding chapped lips, and discuss the possible cause of tooth sensitivity and what you can do to avoid discomfort!
Sometimes when we inform patients about a cavity, they are shocked, usually responding that they eat or drink healthy foods and beverages. However, many foods and drinks can actually lead to a greater risk of decay, even if at first glance they appear healthy. In today’s blog, we’re going to look at a few of these possibly harmful items.
Each year, our team is proud to take part in American Dental Association’s Give Kids A Smile event! We have a day where we provide free preventive care to children in our community. In today’s blog, we’re going to talk a little more about our annual event and what you can do to save a spot for your little before they all fill up! We’re also have a gallery of fun pictures from past GKAS events!
People are always looking for a more affordable alternative, in housing, food, and even in dental care. The trend of do-it-yourself braces has led to well-documented horrors, including damaged tissue and jawbones. But now, there are companies offering mail-order aligners, in which people take their own impressions and pictures. While this may seem like a great way to cut costs, there are dangers to homemade aligners.
Have you made a resolution to get in shape? Many people use the start of the new year as a chance to engage in healthy habits, including working out. However, before you grab a sports drink and head to the gym, we would like to talk about your cavity risk. Did you know that sports drinks can often lead to a greater risk of cavities?
