s Dental patients in the Dallas area may wonder what would happen if they didn’t seek quality dental care on a regular basis. The answer isn’t pretty. A common result of untreated cavities are abscesses. A tooth abscess is an infection near the root of the tooth or between the gum and the tooth. This…
Abscessed tooth
Think Before You Pierce
If you are considering puncturing your lip or tongue, this post is for you. Please consider the following: Infection Your mouth is full of bacteria. Any opening in the tissue carries the risk of infection. The germs from your tongue and mouth can easily get into your bloodstream. Dentists and doctors are continually treating severe…
You Be The Judge
If you are researching smile redesigns, you have probably heard claims that cosmetic dentistry can provide you with a ‘perfect smile’ or a ‘celebrity smile.’ Are these superlatives simply exaggerations? We invite you to judge for yourself. Call 469-708-4713 to schedule a no-pressure smile makeover consultation with Dr. Goodman of The Lewisville Dentist. You can…
Overlapping Teeth Can Be Corrected for a Beautiful Smile
At The Lewisville Dentist, we provide innovative cosmetic dentistry. That means we fix all types of smile shortcomings. Overlapping teeth are fairly common. And while many men and women don’t mind a slight overlap, others feel self-conscious and would like it corrected. What causes teeth to overlap? Genetics or thumbsucking as a toddler can bring…
Who Do You Call If You Have a Dental Emergency?
A dental emergency is any event in which damage to the teeth occurs and the patient needs urgent care. While a dental emergency may have never happened to you, it could happen in the future. Some things are too pressing to wait for an appointment. How do you know if you need to call for…
What Do You Do If You Get Something Stuck Between Your Teeth?
Men and women get food stuck in and between their teeth all the time. Most of the time it is not a malfunction to get the food unstuck with floss or a toothbrush and move on with your day. However, once in a while there is a pesky piece of food that seems extremely difficult…
Gently Now (Protect Your Gums When You Brush)
Everyone wants nice, pearly whites so, naturally, we should brush our teeth more, right? The only dilemma with that is many men and women brush their teeth too aggressively, leading to receding gums. You don’t want that. Gum recession is when your gum line exposes more of your teeth, or in severe cases, your tooth…
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…
Bridging The Gap
Hello Lewisville smiles! Do you have a missing tooth that is detracting from your otherwise nice teeth? Let The Lewisville Dentist fill the gap for you and help you get your dazzling smile back! A dental bridge could be the perfect solution for your missing tooth and help you chew and speak properly. A bridge…
What Are Impacted Wisdom Teeth?
Evolution isn’t always tidy and linear. For example, we have smaller jaws than our ancestors thousands of years ago, but most of our bodies haven’t adapted by generating fewer teeth. Two-thirds of us produce the same amount of teeth as early humans. These late-developing extra molars are called wisdom teeth and they pose unique oral…
