Hey, parents and kids. Knowing how to care for your teeth properly can help you enjoy a lifetime of good oral health. With that idea in mind, your Dallas dentist, Dr. Diep Truong, has created a quiz about dentistry so that you can test your knowledge about a variety of dental topics. Team up with your child, and see if you can answer these questions. (more…)
Dallas Dentist Explains the Cause of Your Toothache
When you have a toothache, it can be hard to believe that so much discomfort can come from such a small thing. However, it is an unfortunate reality. Because toothaches are fairly common, people sometimes don’t think twice about them. They simply take a painkiller and move on. However, the pain from a toothache may be communicating an important message. If you ignore this message, you may compromise your oral health. The causes of toothaches vary widely. However, they sometimes point to oral health problems that need treatment. Your Dallas dentist, Dr. Diep Truong, discusses several causes of toothaches and what they can mean for your oral health. (more…)
Dallas Dentist: Gum Bacteria Manipulate the Immune System
In all the talk about tooth decay and cavities, it can be easy to overlook your gums. However, caring for your gums is a very important part of oral health. Gum disease, if left untreated, can lead to tooth loss. In addition, because gum disease is the result of bacteria, your overall health can suffer. Recent research has linked gum disease with heart disease, underscoring the importance of caring for your gums.
Gingivitis is often the first development in gum disease, and because gingivitis is inflammation, patients sometimes believe that treatment is unnecessary. But did you know that the bacteria responsible for gingivitis actually inhibit the immune system? Your Dallas dentist, Dr. Diep Truong, explains how gingivitis fools the immune system. (more…)
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Dallas Dentist Hosting “Give Kids a Smile” Event
Proper dental care is essential for protecting your children’s health. For many families, financial burdens prevent their children from receiving necessary checkups and cleanings. This is why Dallas children’s dentist, Dr. Diep Truong, participates in the “Give Kids a Smile” event. In today’s blog, Dr. Truong discusses the free services offered at these events and how your child can participate.
Dallas Dentist Now Offers Comfortable Anesthesia
No one enjoys receiving shots. Injections have always been a necessary aspect of dentistry as the most accurate and clinically safe way of administering local anesthesia. Now, a recent innovation in dental technology allows dentists to do away with the traditional shots for many procedures. Your Dallas family dentist, Dr. Diep Truong, explains how the DentalVibe system allows her to provide more comfortable anesthesia.
Dallas Dentist: Why Are Toothaches So Painful?
Toothaches can be miserable. Have you ever wondered why something as small as your tooth can cause so much pain? Why do toothaches hurt so much? Your Dallas family dentist, Dr. Diep Truong, explains the causes of toothaches and common ways of preventing them.
Dallas Dentist: Is Coffee Good or Bad for Your Teeth?
Most people can’t start their day without that first cup of coffee. According to research, Americans consume over 146 billion cups of coffee annually, but is drinking all that coffee good for you? Your Dallas dentist, Dr. Diep Truong, explains why moderation is key in the coffee debate.
Dallas Dentist on What Causes Toothaches
Few things cause as much misery as a toothache. As tempting as taking two aspirin and hoping the ache goes away might be, that would be a mistake. Toothaches frequently indicate that there is something seriously wrong with your oral health, and they rarely dissipate until you’ve been to the dentist. Your Dallas dentist, Dr. Diep Truong, discusses some of the more common causes of dental pain and what you should do if you develop a toothache.
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Richardson Dentist on Link Between Oral and Overall Health
For whatever reason, many people don’t make their oral hygiene a top priority. They may understand that they’re putting their teeth and gums at great risk of infection and decay, but they figure they’re doing enough to ensure the problem doesn’t get too bad, and besides, they can get dentures if they lose their teeth. What they may not realize is that oral health can make a significant impact on their overall health. Your Richardson dentist, Dr. Diep Truong, discusses how not maintaining your oral health could harm your entire body.
