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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Why a Water Flosser Might be a Good Idea
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 […]
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 theseย efforts, The Lewisville Dentist treats tooth decay in young patients daily. Parents should be aware that there are four […]
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 […]
Choosing A Toothbrush For Your Child
At The Lewisville Dentist, we areย often asked how to pick that most basic tool of oral hygiene, the toothbrush. For lots of people, picking a toothbrush can be as challenging as choosing a paint color, and there seems to be just as many choices. If you have visited the dental section of your local […]
If Only I Had Taken Care Of My Teeth…
Brush. Floss. Get regular checkups. It will sound so simple if your oral health starts declining. That’s why The Lewisville Dentist always reminds you to brush your teeth at least twice a day, and floss at least once. “If only.” These words can be pretty sad sometimes.ย How many times have you said, ‘If only!’ ‘If […]