s Dental patients in the Dallas area may wonder what would happen if they didn’t seek quality dental care on a regular basis. The answer isn’t pretty. A common result of untreated cavities are abscesses. A tooth abscess is an infection near the root of the tooth or between the gum and the tooth. This…
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Ten Great Reasons to Love Your Lewisville Dentist At The Lewisville Dentist
Going to the dentist in Lewisville is often considered to be a dreaded task for many people in Texas. However, a good dentist can make all the difference in how you view your dental visits. We came up with ten great reasons to love your dentist and visit often. Here they are: ONE: Personalized Care A…
Does Your Smile Make a Great First Impression?
In a Match.com survey, over 5,000 single men and women were asked what they found most attractive in a potential dating partner. 60% of men and 71% of women said straight, white teeth and an attractive smile was the highest-ranking feature. and… Research by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), found that a healthy,…
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…
Want to Fill Those Gaps in Your Smile?
Do you have gaps in your smile? Many U.S. adults are missing one or more teeth. You probably already know that missing teeth detract from an attractive smile. You may be self-conscious about your smile. Do you cover your mouth when you laugh? Perhaps you keep your mouth closed when someone takes a picture of…
What Sets The Lewisville Dentist Apart?
At The Lewisville Dentist, we are to educating patients. We know that optimal dental health depends on accurate information. General Dental Procedures Suppose you need a cavity filled or want to restore a tooth with a dental implant. We make sure we explain all procedures and answer our patients’ questions. We also explain how to…
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…
What Can Dental Veneers Do For Your Smile?
Hello, and welcome to our The Lewisville Dentist cosmetic dentistry blog. Today we are taking the time to answer a common question that many dental patients have. The question is, “What exactly are veneers and how are they used in cosmetic dentistry?” Porcelain Veneers Give Your Teeth a Makeover Veneers are thin shells made from…
What are Possible Dental Implant Complications?
If you’ve visited our blog before, you have read about the advantages of dental implant procedures. That’s because they are an amazing replacement for missing teeth and have been used successfully in the Lewisville area for over 30 years. At The Lewisville Dentist, close to 98% of our implant placements are successful. But like any…
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…
