How Dental Assistants Ensure Quality Dental Care
At The Lewisville Dentist, each dental professional on our team helps us operate smoothly and provide a high standard of care. Today’s message focuses on the role of a dental assistant. Dental Assistants Play An Important Role at Our Practice You most likely think of the dental assistant as: “The one who suctions my mouth […]
Does COVID-19 Affect Your Teeth and Mouth?
You’ve probably heard that COVID19 can make patients lose their sense of taste and smell. Hopefully, you haven’t experienced that yourself. Let’s discuss other oral issues associated with COVID-19. Dry Mouth is as Common as Loss of Taste A cohort of Brazilian scientists led by University of Brasilia researcher E.N.S. Guerra analyzed more than 180 […]
The Link Between Gum Disease and Viral Infections
The pandemic has increased public awareness of the danger of viruses and the importance of a healthy immune system. Our Immune System Protects Against Serious Illness The variation in the seriousness of COVID-19 illness is due, in part, to the strength of natural biological defenses. Of course, you may be wondering why we’re reviewing this […]
3 Reasons Not To Skip A Dental Checkup
Life gets busy. Sometimes it seems impossible to keep up with everything you “gotta do”. At The Lewisville Dentist, we understand that. But we urge you to think twice before you cancel or postpone a dental checkup because you think it’s less important than the other twenty items on your to-do list. Twice-yearly dental exams […]
Healthy Baby Teeth For Toddlers
Though we don’t often think about it, youngsters as young as 9 or 10 months of age can be infected with cavity producing bacteria, which can cause tooth decay. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that almost 20% of children 2-5 have untreated cavities, and the percentage rises in kids over 6. […]
Stress And Your Child’s Smile
Doctors have been telling us for years that stress can increase the risk of everything from high blood pressure to depression. But how often do we think about how stress affects our smile? And what about your child’s smile? Children are just as susceptible to stress-induced oral problems. Here are some dental problems linked to […]
Why It’s Crucial To Replace Missing Back Teeth
Sometimes people who lose a molar wonder whether it’s worth replacing it. After all, it doesn’t show when you smile and there are other teeth to take over the chewing. Why not leave it as is, and save some money? Actually, there are some very good reasons to replace a back tooth with a dental […]
Think It’s Not Necessary To Replace Missing Back Teeth?
Sometimes when people lose a back tooth they wonder whether they should bother replacing it. After all, it doesn’t show when you smile and there are other teeth to do the chewing. Why not leave it be and save some money? Actually, there are several very good reasons to replace a back tooth with a […]
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. […]
What’s The Difference Between An Inlay And An Onlay?
If you have tooth sensitivity or pain when you chew with your back teeth, the surfaces may be damaged. At The Lewisville Dentist, one option for restoration is the use of an inlay or onlay made of metal, composite resin, or porcelain. Inlays are very strong and shaped to precisely fit a hole in a […]