Bad Breath: Causes and Treatment
Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is a condition caused by many possible reasons and it is an embarrassing problem to have. Many people who suffer from it invest in breath spray and mints, but Ernest De Paoli, your Frisco dentist, wants you to understand that the foul smell can be caused by many factors. [...]
Long-term Effects Of Plaque Build-up
Plaque is also called biofilm, which is almost completely comprised of bacteria. Streptococcus is the main culprit. It can cause colds and even sore throat. Historical evidence claims that a Streptococcus infection caused the death of Mozart, the musical prodigy.
The seemingly innocent film of bacteria can cause irreparable damage if left to fester in your [...]
What Causes a Tooth to Become Impacted?
Impacted teeth are teeth that are not able to emerge properly because they are blocked by other teeth or because there is not enough room in the mouth. Impacted teeth often need to be removed with surgery, because they become infected. Our dentist in Frisco can help you if you have symptoms of an impacted [...]
How Often Do I Need My Teeth Professionally Cleaned?
Professional cleaning in your dental office is an important part of maintaining your overall dental health. The dentist makes use of special tools that can remove plaque and tartar much more thoroughly than at-home brushing and flossing. Visiting your dental office regularly also ensures that you will receive periodic fluoride treatments that help your teeth [...]
Facts About Early Childhood Cavities
Far too often, care for children’s deciduous teeth, also known as “baby teeth,” is neglected. Because these teeth will eventually fall out, parents believe there is not real need to invest time or money in ensuring they remain healthy until the permanent teeth appear. Unfortunately, this can lead to severe problems with the permanent teeth [...]
Digital X-rays: why are they better?
Digital technology has changed the way we take and store pictures and much more. Digital technology has also revolutionized the arena of dental x-rays, and digital dental x–rays that use a technology known as radiovisiography (RVG) are fast becoming the norm in dental practice. They offer a host of advantages when compared to the conventional [...]
How long have we had dental anesthesia?
Though dentistry has been around in one form or another since the days of primitive man, painless extraction wasn’t available until the 1830s. In the beginning, teeth were removed with a well-placed chisel and a hard swing of a mallet. Thousands of years later, during peaks of the great Greek and Roman civilizations, the chisel-and-mallet [...]
