During a dental checkup at The Lewisville Dentist in Lewisville TX we do a thorough inspection of your teeth and gums. But visual inspections can’t tell us everything we need to know, which is why we take x-rays. For most patients, we update our x-rays once a year. They help us to make accurate diagnoses…
Family Dentistry
Saving Teeth
When the nerve inside a tooth is infected by bacteria, we try to save it with root canal therapy. This procedure scares a lot of people. But at The Lewisville Dentist, we want you to know that root canals are not nearly as bad as their reputation. In fact, they don’t cause pain, they relieve…
We Love Patient Referrals!
At The Lewisville Dentist, many of our new patients come to us because a current patient (or parent of a patient) recommended our practice. This is, of course, very flattering. It’s important to any practice to get new patients, but when they come to us because a current patient is so pleased with our care,…
Not Your Mother’s Jewelry: 5 Reasons Tongue Piercings Are Dangerous
In this post from The Lewisville Dentist, we’ll get right to it. While tongue, cheek, and lip piercings are popular and even commonplace, there are lots of reasons to keep piercings where they belong—in your ears. Here are five really good ones: Excessive drooling—YIKES! Chipped teeth Infection (some even in places you wouldn’t think can…
What’s The Difference Between An Inlay And An Onlay?
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
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…
A Dentist’s Indispensable Tool: The X-ray
At The Lewisville Dentist, providing first rate dental care is much easier when we have comprehensive information about each patients’ dental health. Pictures are more accurate than written notes. They show what’s going on below the visible surface of your teeth are worth even more than a thousand words. Along with a thorough visual oral…
Why a Water Flosser Might be a Good Idea
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
Water flossers have been around for more than fifty years. There have been at least that many studies on their effectiveness. At The Lewisville Dentist, we present what is known about water flossers, and whether they’re better than ordinary string floss in preventing tooth decay, gum disease, and other issues. First of all, the main…
You May Have Gingivitis
Every person’s mouth provides a cozy home for over 600 types of bacteria. If you take good care of your teeth and gums, they shouldn’t impact your health. However, if you have gum disease, bacteria can enter your bloodstream through your gums and cause troubles. We treat gum disease at The Lewisville Dentist. The first…
4 Oral Ailments To Discuss With Your Dentist
We all go to the dentist for exams and cleanings, but there are other less-obvious issues that we can help you with. In this post from The Lewisville Dentist, we consider some of the most frequent oral conditions that should be discussed. 1. Bad Breath. Sure, nobody wants to admit that they have bad breath,…
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…
