Are You Watching For Cavities?
Did you know a cavity may be reversed? These tiny holes in our teeth caused by acidic tooth erosion can actually be prevented from getting worse and require filling. Currently, around 90% of adults have cavities and almost 30% have untreated cavities. However, by taking a few required precautions, we can stave off tooth decay […]
4 Smile Boosters
Hi, my name is Dr. Muhammad Murad. My dental practice, The Lewisville Dentist, has been serving the Lewisville, Texas area since 2003. Today in my Dallas dental blog, I would like to highlight four ways you can improve your smile. 1. Teeth Whitening is quick and non-invasive. External tooth whitening occurs when teeth whitening agents […]
Reinvent Yourself With A Smile Makeover
A smile makeover can boost your confidence for an upcoming job interview, promotion or new relationship. The process may include teeth whitening, invisible braces, veneers, dental implants, or gum tissue graft surgery. Many of these take time. Understanding the process requires only a simple consultation. Small changes can make a big difference. How The Rich […]
Mini Implants May Be Right For You
I’m Muhammad Murad of The Lewisville Dentist in Lewisville. Today’s topic is mini dental implants, sometimes called “immediate implants”. Though they are not as well known as traditional dental implants, mini implants are also being used successfully in the Lewisville area to improve smiles. Like their larger diameter counterparts, mini implants can support a restoration […]
Want To Keep Your Enamel Healthy? Avoid Doing These 11 Things
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]