The retention phase is a critical milestone. When you’re ready for an orthodontic retainer, the slow, hard work of moving teeth is over. Your smile looks amazing, but stay with the program. There is still a lot going on behind the scenes—under the gums. Your jawbone, muscles, and soft tissues are adapting. This takes a…
Checkups and cleanings
What is Patient-Centered Dental Care?
What is your perception of the patient-dentist relationship? Would you describe it as one-sided? In other words, the dentist examines the patient’s teeth, decides on the course of treatment, and performs the procedure-while the patient is an inconsequential participant. It Starts With The Atmosphere The Lewisville Dentist, we don’t do things that way. You will…
What is Dental Sleep Medicine?
What is dental sleep medicine? It’s a relatively new branch of dentistry that treats sleep apnea and other sleep-related breathing problems. Don’t confuse dental sleep medicine with dental sedation or sleep dentistry. Dental sleep medicine treats sleep apnea. What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a disorder where you have frequent, recurring pauses in breathing…
Do You Have The Most Common Dental Problem?
Tooth decay is the most common dental issue there is. Brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day can help to prevent it. It’s something we stress to all of our patients, at The Lewisville Dentist in Lewisville TX. Cavities form when acids in the mouth attack the enamel and dentin of the teeth. The…
Think You Know How To Brush? Think Again.
You’ve been doing it since you were five. You switch to auto pilot morning and night and get it over with. But are you doing it properly? Here are some tips from The Lewisville Dentist in Lewisville TX. 1. Take your time. It’s understandable. You want to get it over with and go to bed.…
We Love Patient Referrals!
At The Lewisville Dentist, many of our new patients come to us because a current patient (or parent of a patient) recommended our practice. This is, of course, very flattering. It’s important to any practice to get new patients, but when they come to us because a current patient is so pleased with our care,…
You May Have Gingivitis
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…
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…
