9 Tips For Preventing Gum Disease
Gum disease is a serious condition, and all too common in the United States. It is a leading cause of tooth loss, but is treatable at The Lewisville Dentist. With regular brushing and flossing, gum disease can even be prevented. Here’s some simple ways to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Brush for two to […]
How Dental Implants Are Changing Dentures
If you are a denture wearer, you know that they are not an ideal solution for missing teeth. But now implant-supported detures from The Lewisville Dentist are a better option. The problems with traditional dentures include slipping, gum irritation, trouble eating and talking, bone loss, and inability to taste food due to a covered palate. Clearly, […]
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 […]
When Something’s Gotta Give, Don’t Let It Be Your Smile
Life is busy for all of us. At times, it’s impossible to get all the “gotta do’s” done and many are postponed or dropped altogether. Sometimes your car has to wait another 500 miles for an oil change or you are a month late replacing your furnace filter. Too many things get put on the […]
More Ways To Fight Decay
Most parents make sure their kids brush their teeth. They do their best to limit candy and sugary drinks, and make sure their youngsters get plenty of calcium and Vitamin D. And yet, in spite of these efforts, The Lewisville Dentist treats tooth decay in young patients daily. Parents should be aware that there are four […]
The Value of Dental Health
At The Lewisville Dentist, the dental health of each of our patients is important. Too often dental health is not taken seriously enough, even by people who should know better. In this post, we are going to review some of the most important reasons for taking good care of your teeth and gums. First, let’s […]
How To Beat Plaque
Plaque is that sticky, filmy stuff that forms on teeth. It is the main cause of tooth decay and gum disease. For the best dental health, the team at The Lewisville Dentist reminds all of our patients to brush and floss their teeth twice a day. Plaque forms when foods with sugars and starches are […]
Protect Your Enamel, Protect Your Teeth
Your enamel is uniquely suited to protect your teeth. By keeping your tooth enamel healthy, you go a long way toward protecting your smile. At The Lewisville Dentist, that’s what it’s all about. It’s best to form enamel-healthy habits early. We advise parents to teach their youngsters to protect their tooth enamel. For Healthy Tooth Enamel, Avoid […]
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: […]
Avoid These 5 Smile Wreckers
We hope this post from The Lewisville Dentist will alert blog visitors to some harmful oral health threats. Too often, we treat tooth decay and damage caused by the following: 1. Sports Injuries Many parents send their children out on the playing field with a mouthguard but don’t protect their own teeth when they participate […]