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Why You Need to Bank Your Child’s Dental Stem Cells
In today’s busy world, everybody is worried about the future health of their child. Even if you are feeding a good diet to your children and maintaining a health exam and vaccination regiment, some diseases are genetic. Fortunately, medical science … Continue reading
9 Ways to Beat Bad Breath
Have you experienced any of the following? Your chronic bad breath is interfering with your social or professional success. You frequently have a bad taste in your mouth. People step back from you when you are talking to them, or … Continue reading
3 Surprising Causes of Bad Breath
Bad breath, or malodor, is also known to professionals as halitosis. While one may get used to the smell of his own mouth, it is certainly off-putting to others. Causes of bad breath may be systemic or external. External causes are intakes … Continue reading
The Five Most Common Dental Procedures and What to Expect
A lot of people feel confused and overwhelmed when they think of dental procedures. They wonder what a root canal or extraction really is. Maybe this is because they’re afraid they’ll actually need the procedure, or perhaps they simply don’t … Continue reading
Tips on how to prevent Gingivitis
Gingivitis, the swelling and irritation of the gums, is a common oral health issue for many people. It’s most often caused by a build-up of plaque and tartar along the gum line. There has also been some speculation as the … Continue reading
Does Gum Disease Cause Other Serious Health Issues?
You gingivitis may be more serious than you think. Gingivitis, which is inflammation in the gums and is usually caused by improper or inconsistent oral hygiene, often leads to more serious oral health problems such as gum disease or periodontitis. … Continue reading
5 Ways You’re Harming Your Teeth
Even if you brush and floss everyday, there are still many things that cause damage to your smile. At our dental office in Carrollton, we’re all about keeping teeth healthy and being dedicated to educating our patients on all the … Continue reading
Top 4 Tips to Ease Your Dental Fear
Nervousness or legitimate fear of the dentist is completely normal. In fact, an estimated 80 million Americans suffer from it. At our dental office in Carrollton, we understand a visit to the dentist can be scary. But we also know … Continue reading
Celebrity Smiles and Cosmetic Dentistry
Celebrities always look so perfect, it’s like they were born that way. Not a hair out of place, bodies in tip-top shape, and a smile that glows on the red carpet. Sometimes it seems like a life with this level … Continue reading
How Do We Taste Different… Tastes?
Food is probably one of our favorite things at my dental office in Carrollton (besides teeth of course!). We love to savor flavorful treats of all kinds on our tongues. Actually, speaking of tongues, our love for food and the … Continue reading