Flossing with Braces

Orthodontics patients don’t get to take a break from flossing. In fact, it’s even more important for people wearing braces to floss thoroughly to keep their teeth clean and their gums healthy.
The orthodontic wires prevent patients from inserting the floss at the top of the tooth and sweeping it downward all the way to the [...]

What are flexible dentures?

Missing some of your teeth can be particularly distressing, and not just because of aesthetics or difficulties in chewing; missing teeth can lead to other problems in the long run, like tipping of adjacent teeth, changing the ‘bite’ and causing wear of remaining teeth or jaw joint disorders.
“Partial” dentures are a common way of replacing [...]

Finding Out More: Are Dental X-Rays Related to Thyroid Cancer?

There is much controversy over whether or not dental x-rays cause thyroid cancer, or can give a person a greater risk of developing this type of cancer. Some experts believe that if you get 10 or more mouth x-rays, you are five and a half times more susceptible to developing thyroid cancer. Of course, the [...]

Benefits of Pit and Fissure Sealants

Good dental health is every parent’s concern. Dental cavities in a young child or adolescent’s mouth are stressful for both parent and child, often leading to painful sleepless nights and needing multiple visits to your family dentist in Frisco, besides creating problems like early loss of first molars which can lead to orthodontic problems in [...]

What are Composite Veneers?

Dental veneers are a minimally invasive treatment technique that can change the way your smile looks. A veneer, also known as a laminate, is basically a thin tooth-colored shell which is bonded to the front surface of teeth, usually the upper front teeth that make up your smile. Dental veneers are a common part of [...]

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