Emergency Dentistry: What You Need to Know
Today at the Lewisville Dentist, we’d like to address a topic that is crucial for all dental patients to understand: emergency dentistry. Dental emergencies can be stressful and painful, but knowing what to do and where to go can make a significant difference in the outcome. What is Emergency Dentistry? Emergency dentistry involves immediate care […]
Caring for Porcelain Veneers: Tips for a Beautiful, Long-Lasting Smile
Porcelain veneers are a popular cosmetic dentistry option that can transform your smile, giving you a natural, radiant look. These thin shells of porcelain are custom-made to cover the front surface of your teeth, masking imperfections such as chips, stains, or gaps. While porcelain veneers are durable and resistant to staining, proper care is essential […]
Understanding the Impact of Alcohol on Oral Health: A Closer Look
At the Lewisville Dentist, we know alcohol consumption has been a significant part of social gatherings, cultural practices, and personal relaxation for centuries. From celebratory to stress-relief occasions, alcohol finds its way into various aspects of our lives. However, beyond its societal role, it’s essential to recognize the effects it can have on our oral […]
Cosmetic Dental Masterpieces
With porcelain veneers, you can enhance your smile without significant restorative dental work. Dental Veneers Transform Your Teeth Porcelain veneers are glass-like, wafer-thin covers that are attached to the front of your teeth. Porcelain has been used in dentistry for many years because no other restorative material is such an excellent match for natural tooth […]
Should Teens See a General or Pediatric Dentist?
Some parents in the Dallas area bring their child to a pediatric dentist. Others use a general or family dentist for every member of their household. What’s the difference between a pediatric dentist and a general dentist? Pediatric dentists have specialized training to treat infants, young children, and adolescents. They use special dental tools created […]
New Protein For Dental Implant Patients
Countless people have replaced missing teeth with jaw-bone anchored tooth implants. Unlike a dental bridge, a tooth implant consists of a titanium post inserted into the jaw bone. The bone meshes with the post to create a strong base for the natural-looking prosthetic tooth and crown that attaches to the post. Dental implants are usually […]
Getting a Dental Implant May Not Take as Long as You Think
Think you don’t have time to beautify your smile? It may not take as long as you think. How many visits does it take to get dental implants? Each patient is different. But in most cases, complete implant procedures take fewer visits than they used to. The team at The Lewisville Dentist can restore missing […]
Let’s Work Together To Keep Your Smile Healthy And Beautiful
Here at The Lewisville Dentist we approach all your oral care needs from two separate angles—what we can do in our office and what you can do at home. For example, tooth whitening and correcting discoloration can be treated in our office or at home. Here in the office there are safe and effective methods […]
The 411 on TMJ
Do you have unexplained pain or clicking sounds in your jaw? They can be the result of a serious jaw condition. Some problems with the jaw and the muscles that control it are known as temporomandibular disorders (TMD). But it’s also also called TMJ, because that’s the acronym for the name of the joint. Technically, […]
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 […]