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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
Information About Oral Cancer and You
Let us indulge our obsession with oral health by talking to you about Oral Cancer, its risk factors, and sharing good information with you. At our Carrollton dental offices, we screen every adult for it at every visit. Oral Cancer Facts … Continue reading
Sink Your Teeth Into These Cavity Myths
Nobody enjoys having a cavity. Some of us even take extra precautions to avoid one altogether. Even more of us are still unsure as to what exactly causes cavities in the first place. Have no fear, our Carrollton dental office … Continue reading
How Much Does that Pack of Cigarettes Really Cost?
The average out-of-pocket price for a pack a cigarettes in the United States is $6.18. But the true cost of smoking can’t be measured in dollars and cents. At our dental office in Carrollton, we’d like to share some scary … Continue reading
5 Reasons to See Us Regularly
We always encourage you to keep up with regularly scheduled appointments at our dental office in Carrollton. But do you know why it’s so important? In this blog, we cover some of the top reasons seeing us at least twice … Continue reading