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.…
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Childhood Tooth Decay is Widespread in Texas. But it Doesn’t Have To Be.
Prevent Childhood Tooth Decay Our society has successfully eradicated many childhood diseases, but tooth decay is still far to0 common. This is from the CDC: Cavities (also known as caries or tooth decay) are one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood in the United States. Untreated cavities can cause pain and infections that…
Help For Toothaches (And Everything Else!)
At The Lewisville Dentist, many urgent care patients come in because a toothache is unbearable. We provide a variety of procedures to stop tooth pain. More importantly, we eliminate the underlying cause of the pain. It may require removing tooth decay and crowning a tooth. It may require a root canal. But… Sometimes a patient…
What is Patient-Centered Dental Care?
What is your perception of the patient-dentist relationship? Would you describe it as one-sided? In other words, the dentist examines the patient’s teeth, decides on the course of treatment, and performs the procedure-while the patient is an inconsequential participant. It Starts With The Atmosphere The Lewisville Dentist, we don’t do things that way. You will…
What is Dental Sleep Medicine?
What is dental sleep medicine? It’s a relatively new branch of dentistry that treats sleep apnea and other sleep-related breathing problems. Don’t confuse dental sleep medicine with dental sedation or sleep dentistry. Dental sleep medicine treats sleep apnea. What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a disorder where you have frequent, recurring pauses in breathing…
Do Kids Get Periodontal Disease?
Most Lewisville moms and dads are concerned about cavities. And rightly so. Tooth decay in children is a serious and widespread disease. What about kids’ gum disease? Are kids at risk for an oral ailment that is prevalent in the adult population? Short answer: yes. Let’s discuss it. Children and teenagers are at risk of…
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…
Pediatric Dental Excellence In Lewisville
At The Lewisville Dentist, we are proud of our reputation for excellence in pediatric dentistry. If you are researching pediatric dentists in Lewisville, we invite you to visit us at 297 W FM 3040 Ste 127. We Love Children! We create a pleasant dental experience for our patients at The Lewisville Dentist. We want to…
No Cavities? Thank Your Parents
The Lewisville Dentist, we stay abreast of new discoveries in the exciting field of dentistry and occasionally share interesting facts with our patients. Today’s post focuses on new findings in an intriguing field of research: genetic dentistry. “About 60% of the risk for tooth decay appears to be due to genetic factors.” Mary L. Marazita,…
Do You Have The Most Common Dental Problem?
Tooth decay is the most common dental issue there is. Brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day can help to prevent it. It’s something we stress to all of our patients, at The Lewisville Dentist in Lewisville TX. Cavities form when acids in the mouth attack the enamel and dentin of the teeth. The…
