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
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
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
The procedure for dental implant surgery, from start to finish. What is it? Dental implants require a surgical procedure which replaces damaged or missing teeth with artificial ones that look and act like the real thing. The procedure also replaces … Continue reading
A lot of people feel confused and overwhelmed when they think of dental procedures, including root canals. Whether it’s the fear of needing the procedure or simply not knowing what it entails, having information about these common dental procedures can … Continue reading
Nobody likes to dwell on tooth loss. However, shocking as it may seem, Americans lose an average of 12 teeth (including wisdom teeth) by age 50. And among adults aged 65 to 74, a staggering 26% have lost all their … Continue reading
Are you struggling with persistent headaches and jaw pain? You may be dealing with TMJ disorders, a common issue that your Carrollton dentist can help address. TMJ disorders, or temporomandibular joint disorders, involve complications with the joint that connects your … Continue reading
Smoking E-cigarettes hasn’t been around for a long time. Because of this fact, there are not a wide variety of long-term studies to choose from for data on the subject. However, two professors of molecular pathobiology, from the NYU College … Continue reading
Mouth health is holistic. And mouth health can certainly affect the entire body. We’ve long known that oral bacteria can be a cause of heart disease. Well, oral bacteria can also slow and hurt your body’s immune system response to … Continue reading
If you or anyone else has had cancer, you’ve probably been told about the increased risk of fungal infection during treatment. Chemotherapy and cancer medications lower your immune system’s response to various other diseases and infections. Fungal infections are no … Continue reading
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