Teeth whitening is a popular cosmetic dental service that The Lewisville Dentist provides in-office or through a take-home kit. Results vary, but most patients see significant lightening that lasts up to a year. Our teeth whitening patients affirm that a whiter smile increases self-confidence and can take years of wear and discoloration away to reveal…
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How To Make Brushing Your Teeth A Habit
Brushing your teeth on a regular basis is one of the best things you can do for your smile. Healthy teeth make a beautiful smile. Brushing can also help with gum health and even keep your breath smelling sweet. For some of us, brushing can be a loathsome chore that gets in the way of…
What is the Recovery Time for a Dental Implant?
What is the recovery time for a permanent tooth implant procedure? There isn’t a standard timeline because there are many variables involved. Each patient’s treatment plan is unique. Here are some considerations that affect the recovery time for a dental implant procedure. Is a tooth extraction required? Will I need to have a bone graft…
Is Grandpa Smiling?
How are Americans doing when it comes to the dental health of the 65+ population? The Good News: The rate of decay in the elderly has decreased in the past thirty years.1 The Bad News: 25% of persons age 65+ have no remaining teeth2 Nearly 20% have untreated tooth decay3 10% of adults 65 and…
Don’t Put Off Your Dental Exam
Hi kids, adults, and golden-agers in Lewisville. No matter what age you are, as long as you have teeth, dental exams are a critical practice for keeping your smile healthy and beautiful! (If you don’t have any teeth, communicate with us about dentures and dental implants.) At The Lewisville Dentist, we have an excellent office…
Keep Your Teeth Safe
There are more ways to exercise than ever before. In Lewisville, we have personal trainers, all-purpose gyms, specialty facilities, and recreational sports. At The Lewisville Dentist, we want to remind our patients that many activities pose a risk to teeth. Mouthguards are not just for rugby and football players. Actually, mouthguards can and should be…
How Your Lifestyle Affects Your Tooth Color
It’s a common desire for people to want white teeth. But the majority of individuals have discolored or just plain yellow teeth. Especially in a world of tea and coffee drinkers. Your Genes Make a Difference As with other physical aspects, there is a genetic component to your oral health. You can thank your parents…
Let Your Smile Show Who You Really Are
Let’s talk about the power of a smile. A smile communicates your emotions more precisely than words can ever do. The absence of a smile also sends a clear message. But what if you want to smile but the dilemmas with your teeth prevent you? This is a frustrating condition for many Lewisville people both…
Foaming At The Mouth: Are You Brushing Right?
In today’s post, let’s discuss some specifics about brushing. One key to activating the value of toothpaste is creating foam when correctly brushing. Working up a good foam is achieved by pre-wetting the toothbrush, then attacking at a 45 rather than 90-degree angle. The foaming aids in dislodging food debris from nooks and crannies in…
You Can’t Afford Cheap Dental Work
Have you ever gotten a killer deal on a used car that turned out to be a lemon? After a couple years of constant repairs, you realized that it ended up costing as much as a new automobile would have. And after spending all that money, you still have a a dud. The same is…
