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Oral Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments
November is Mouth Cancer Action Month, so we’re providing information about the causes of mouth cancer, the signs and symptoms of it, and the treatment options available. Since the disease usually presents without symptoms, it’s vital to have regular dental exams so that your dentist can detect its presence. If you haven’t had an oral cancer screening or if it’s…
Continue readingCelebrate Dental Hygiene Month
October is Dental Hygiene Month. It’s an official event which was started in 2009 by the American Dental Hygienists’ Association and the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company. It’s the time of the year we celebrate the work dentists and dental hygienists do to maintain their patient’s dental health. It’s also the time of year when kids go door to door getting…
Continue readingGum Care Is an Essential Part of Dental Care
When it comes to dental care, there are a lot of areas to consider. However, it often seems like people are more concerned with their teeth than with the other areas of their mouths. While your teeth are important, the other areas are just as important for healthy oral hygiene, such as your gums. To remind you just how important…
Continue reading7 Common Dental Emergencies
You discover a problem with your mouth, but you don’t know if it’s serious enough to call your Arlington dentist about. The first tip is: when in doubt, make the call. The second tip is to see if your situation sounds like any of the common dental emergencies below, and, if so, make the call. Whether you know you’re experiencing…
Continue readingBasic Dental Care in Arlington
Your at-home dental care routine can make a big difference in how healthy your teeth and gums stay throughout your lifetime. All you have to do is: Brush twice a day with a fluoride toothpasteFloss once a dayGet regular dental checkupsHave a professional teeth cleaning every six months We would love to help you have a great dental care regimen.…
Continue readingUncover The Truth About Root Canal Treatment
Root canals save teeth. Before root canal therapy, dentists had to extract teeth that had an acute infection inside them. The pain was so great that most people were glad to get rid of the tooth, even if it ruined their smile and made it hard to chew. Today, you can keep the tooth once the infection is gone. A…
Continue readingUnderstanding Sensitive Teeth
If you experience sharp pain or stinging when you eat certain foods such as citrus foods or juices or those high in acid, then you may have sensitive teeth. This condition is very prevalent and makes life miserable for many people. However, there’s no need to continue to suffer from sensitive teeth. With some minor lifestyle modifications and some help…
Continue readingCavity Prevention Advice for Everyone
Anyone who believes that it isn’t a big deal to be lazy about their dental health care from time to time could be in for an unpleasant awakening. Having poor dental health can lead to serious repercussions in terms of your overall health and wellness. While tooth decay and cavities may not seem like such a big deal, they can…
Continue readingReasons and Remedies for Tooth Discoloration
As Americans, we spend billions every year on making our teeth whiter. Learning the reasons for the discoloration can help you avoid wasting time and money trying to get whiter teeth. Keep reading to discover why your smile isn’t as bright as you want and learn which recommendations will help you get the results you want. Whiter teeth are closer…
Continue readingWhy Flossing Is a Must, Not a Maybe
Did you know that according to U.S. News & World Report, about 30 percent of people age 30 and older never floss their teeth? They claim to have never flossed, which is surprising and worrisome, as they are probably not insisting their family members floss either. About 30 percent more floss sometimes, with more women than men flossing regularly. Flossing…
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