Dental Health FAQs

Dental health can be confusing. At our FAQs page, we want to clear up common misconceptions patients often have about their dental health.

You only get one set of adult teeth for your entire life. After reading through these FAQs, you can learn which common everyday mistakes are harming your teeth – as well as some of the easy tips and tricks you can start using today to help your teeth.

Many people have weird myths about dental health. Did you know that certain foods – like milk, cheese, leafy greens, and almonds – can actually improve the health of your teeth as you chew?

Meanwhile, other supposedly healthy foods – like tomatoes and raisins – can cause lifelong damage to your teeth.

Sorting out all of these rules and restrictions can be difficult. At Josey Lane Dentistry, we happily answer our patients’ questions every day. We’re always happy to teach our patients how to keep their teeth healthy – it’s our job!

With countless myths floating around the internet, it can be difficult to know what’s true and what’s false when it comes to dentistry.

Which toothbrush is actually recommended by 9 out of 10 dentists? Do you need to drink fluoridated water every day – or is bottled water and filtered water fine? And how often do I really need to have my teeth cleaned professionally?

Am I brushing my teeth properly? What’s the best way to reduce my risk of gum disease? How much is my daily glass of wine or cup of coffee really harming my teeth?

When visting your dental office, the dentist or hygienist routinely ask you questions about your oral health and home care. These visits are also a perfect time for YOU to ask questions about your dental care needs.

We get these questions from our dentistry patients in Carrollton, Texas every day. Here are a few of the other frequently asked questions we get about dental health at Josey Lane Dentistry.