Every person’s mouth provides a cozy home for over 600 types of bacteria. If you take good care of your teeth and gums, they shouldn’t impact your health. However, if you have gum disease, bacteria can enter your bloodstream through your gums and cause troubles. We treat gum disease at The Lewisville Dentist. The first…
Checkups and cleanings
What Is Lurking Under Your Gumline?
Your dental health depends on healthy teeth and gums. Proper oral hygiene helps keep both of them in good shape, as do regular cleanings and checkups with The Lewisville Dentist. When you brush your teeth, be sure to hold your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle with the bristle tips aimed at the line where the…
Clean Teeth, Happy Mouth
Good dental health means having healthy teeth and gums. Maintaining it is something that you have to work at every day. It can be a real balancing act: using the right oral care products, your personal oral care habits, and seeing us at The Lewisville Dentist twice a year. Your dental health strategy should include:…
Is It Growing In Your Mouth?
Believe it or not plaque can rear its ugly head in any mouth, no matter how meticulous you try to be. That’s why regular cleanings at The Lewisville Dentist are so important. If you have deep grooves, watch out. If you have a receding gum line, watch out. If you have a sweet tooth, watch…
Dental Check Up: How Often?
When is the last time you had a dental check-up? Most of us should have a dental check-up every six months. If you have a higher risk for oral diseases, The Lewisville Dentist, a family dentistry practice, advises you to receive an examination every four months. Most people are in a medium to low risk…
