1. Chewing on hard foods We’re looking at you Beef jerky and hard or stale bread. 2. Chewing on hard items This includes fingernails, pencils, pen caps, and ice. 3. Grinding your teeth If you grind your teeth, discuss it with your dentist. An appliance can safeguard your smile. 4. Eating too much sticky food…
Cosmetic Dentistry
The The Lewisville Dentist Guide To Preventing Gum Disease
Hearing that you have gingivitis (gum disease) can be upsetting. Here at The Lewisville Dentist in Lewisville, Texas, we are committed to educating and assisting patients in preventing gum disease. If you discover that you already have gum disease, don’t despair. We can help. Symptoms of Gum Disease Bleeding gums Swollen, tender gums Receding gums…
Do I Need A Dental Cleaning If I Brush And Floss At Home?
Today’s post focuses on professional dental cleanings. You might wonder if you need a professional dental cleaning if you already practice dental hygiene daily at home. The answer is that both processes are critical because they work in tandem to maintain oral health. Dr. Natalie Goodman encourages patients to practice preventative dentistry by: Brushing Flossing…
3 Smart Smile Solutions
In today’s message we will concentrate on three innovative procedures used in smile redesigns. 1. Tooth Implants Tooth implants are altering the face of dentistry. For most patients, a dental implant is the proper solution for a missing tooth. A dental implant is a metal (usually titanium) rod implanted into the bone to replace the…
Whitening vs Bleaching At The Lewisville Dentist
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…
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…
