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10 Random Things: An interview with Dr. Melissa Scaggs of Josey Lane Dentistry
If you’ve ever visited our Carrolton office, you’ve probably met Dr. Melissa Scaggs and had her work on your smile in one capacity or another. She decided she’d like to open up and let her patients and any people considering … Continue reading
Causes and Treatment for Gum Recession
Gum recession is the most subtle of warning signs that something isn’t right in your mouth. As the gums, or scientifically called gingiva, pull away from tooth structures, they can expose tooth roots, create perio pockets (gaps between gums and … Continue reading
3 Ways Choosing to Quit Smoking in 2025 Can Save Your Teeth
Stopping the use of tobacco products has a familiar ring this time of year. It is one of the top four most common resolutions made by Americans. Due to the addictive nature of these products, its also one of the … Continue reading
Reasons to Smile in Carrollton, TX
Social distancing might have everyone on edge, but there is still plenty to smile about in Carrollton, Texas. Life in the “new normal” can be difficult and strange, but one of the best ways we have of dealing with it … Continue reading
Should You Use Baking Soda to Whiten Your Teeth?
Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, has long been a popular home remedy for tooth whitening. It can be used in a pinch instead of toothpaste, and it’s cheap and easy to get. But is it healthy? What about long-term results … Continue reading
The Beginnings and Future of Teledentistry
What is Teledentistry? Well, it’s pretty much what it sounds like: remote dentistry by way of computers or handheld devices. It’s a subset of telemedicine, which is the same practice, but over the whole field of wellness and health. Maybe … Continue reading
Dentistry, Psychology, and the Doctor
Most people probably go their whole lives without thinking about where the two sciences of psychology and dentistry come together, but Dr. Dieter Schönwetter is at the meeting point of the two fields. At first glance, the study of the … Continue reading
The Dental Market’s Newest Products
The thought of going to the dentist’s office isn’t always a pleasant one. Someone rooting around in your open mouth and occasionally doing painful things probably isn’t how you’d like to spend your day. Fortunately, new dental technology is helping … Continue reading
Old World Dental Treatments That Might Surprise You
If you’ve spent time with your parents or grandparents recently, you might have heard them talk about the “good ol’ days.” The stories are normally a nostalgic version of time gone by that always seem to be a reflection on … Continue reading
How Do You Set a Good Dental Example?
Children are sponges. They are constantly examining the world around them, learning, and mimicking. You might have experienced this in the car one day when your child suddenly looks out the window and offers less-than-polite commentary about the driving of … Continue reading