4 Important Reasons to Floss Every Day in Our Dallas Area
Maintaining good oral hygiene in the Dallas area is essential to overall health and wellness. Your teeth and gums are the foundation of great personal health. Most of us in the Dallas area brush our teeth twice a day. This is good practice and makes for a good start to your oral health. However, many […]
Flossing For Health And Happiness
Most Lewisville men and women know that flossing is an important part of oral health. The value of this simple yet important exercise in oral hygiene has been shown time and time again. Flossing offers a chance to remove bits and pieces that a toothbrush will undoubtedly miss. Being afraid of the ‘cavity bugs,’ ‘mouth […]
Why You Should Have Your Teeth Professionally Cleaned at The Lewisville Dentist
Having a bright, healthy smile can be a major confidence booster. Professional teeth cleaning at The Lewisville Dentist is one of the most effective ways to achieve a healthy smile. Not only does it help to remove surface stains and discoloration, but it also helps to promote overall oral health. Professional teeth cleaning at The […]
Dry Mouth Can Cause Dental Problems
A reduction of saliva flow resulting in a dry mouth is a common problem, especially among older people. A dry mouth is not only uncomfortable, but it can also cause tooth damage. Saliva is required to keep the mouth lubricated, wash the food from teeth, and neutralize the acids that can cause plaque. Extensive tooth […]
The Key to Successful Social Engagement in Texas is Good Dental Hygiene
Social interaction plays a vital role in personal and professional relationships. It’s crucial to put your best foot forward when it comes to social engagement. While many factors contribute to making a positive impression, one aspect that often gets overlooked is dental hygiene. You can dress for success, make yourself up with the best of […]
Restoring Smiles At The Lewisville Dentist
We believe a good smile is essential for putting your best face forward. At The Lewisville Dentist, we not only restore teeth to their original condition; we make many smiles better than they ever were before! Some patients have only a few problems they wish to fix. Perhaps one or two teeth are misshapen and […]
47% of Adults Have Gum Disease: Are You One of Them?
A recent CDC report provides the following data related to prevalence of periodontitis in the U.S.: 47.2% of men and women aged 30 years and older have some form of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease increases with age, 70.1% of people 65 years and older have periodontal disease. This condition is more prevalent in men than […]
Optimum Oral Health Includes Exams and Cleanings
If you’ve ever visited our blog, you’ve probably heard the advice to have dental check-ups and cleanings twice a year. In fact, dental professionals have been advising twice-yearly frequency for over 50 years. The American Dental Association counsels individuals to visit their dentist twice a year as well. Is that an arbitrary schedule? Let’s explore […]
Unexplained Headaches Or Jaw Pain?
Hello! I’m Jessfor Baugh, DDS, of The Lewisville Dentist in Lewisville. I have been practicing quality general and cosmetic dentistry since 2003. Today’s post focuses on malocclusion, or bad bite. Malocclusion is the dental term for a problem in the way your top and bottom teeth come together. The ideal bite is when the upper […]
We Keep Dental Patients Comfortable
To state the obvious, nobody enjoys pain. Dr. Baugh knows this, and that is why the dental team at The Lewisville Dentist has made patient comfort our first priority. In conjunction with creating a soothing environment, we have various medications that can reduce and even eliminate pain associated with different dental procedures to give you […]