Dallas
1050 N. Westmoreland Suite 432B
Dallas, TX 75211214-337-7800
Richardson
722 W. Spring Valley
Richardson, TX 75080972-437-6000
Happy Halloween, everyone! The big day is coming up, are your kids excited? As dental professionals, we recognize the fun of Halloween but we also acknowledge the dangers all that sugar can have for our smiles. To help your little one’s maintain healthy smiles, we’re offering our third annual candy buy back program!
Teeth stains can cause embarrassment and make some people less eager to smile. To combat discoloration, you may benefit from professional teeth whitening. At Viva Dental Professional Dentistry, we provide a number of cosmetic solutions for helping our patients achieve a brighter smile.
A healthy smile is often brighter and more attractive. To help your smile reach peak brilliance, you need to maintain good dental health. At Viva Dental Family Dentistry, Dr. Truong and our staff of dental care professionals can help you better understand what it takes to maintain healthy, beautiful teeth and gums.
The leaves are turning and the air outside is growing just a little cooler. Halloween is right around the corner! Your children are probably anxious to find their costumes and get ready to walk the neighborhood looking for sugary treats. In Richardson, TX, the city is putting on a Halloween celebration for all ages on October 25th.
October is National Dental Hygiene Month, where Dr. Diep Truong and other dentists across the country recognize the importance of good hygiene. By maintaining good dental hygiene, you can help promote health smiles and reduce your risk of developing tooth decay and gum disease. With today’s quiz, Dr. Truong offers important tips on keeping your smile clean.
Gum disease is a serious dental health issue that affects millions of people in the United States. However, periodontal disease may also be linked with another common health problem: diabetes. Dr. Diep Truong discusses the possible link between diabetes and periodontal disease. She also offers tips for identifying and potentially preventing the onset of gum disease.
When looking to lose weight, many people turn to quick fad diets. While juice cleanses and raw food diets offer quick results, they can also damage your teeth and gums. Dr. Diep Truong explains why you should be wary of any fad diets that promise quick results as these can increase your risk of cavities.
Once a month, we like to take the time to let our patients know about upcoming events in the community. For September, a big event is on the horizon. In just two weeks, you and your family can once again take in the sites and sounds of the state fair. Of course, the State Fair of Texas also includes a number of fatty, fried, and admittedly delicious, treats that may not be great for your smile. Dr. Diep Truong discuses what’s new at the state fair and offers some ideas for healthy snack alternatives.
While nearly anyone can suffer from a cavity, are some people genetically predisposed to developing tooth decay? The answer is surprising. Multiple dental health factors can make some portions of the population more susceptible to developing tooth decay. Dr. Diep Truong discusses how genes can affect your tooth decay risk and what you can do to help your smile stay healthy and cavity-free.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, over 42 million Americans smoke. Most people understand that smoking can lead to cancer or cause bad breath, but few realize just how much damage tobacco can do to your smile. From yellow teeth to tooth loss, cigarettes can be very harmful to your smile.
