How To Best Protect A Senior Smile

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Senior Rowlett TXAs we age, the needs of our bodies change, and we have to spend a little more time and effort in keeping ourselves healthy. It isn’t just issues like our weight, either, but more permanent problems such as osteoporosis. This condition affects a very large number of people.

About half of women over the age of 50 experience a broken bone sometime in their lifetime due to a decrease in bone density. This can happen anywhere there is bone, but often in joints that can hold weight or pressure. And men don’t get off easy either, as around a quarter of this segment of the population will also suffer a fracture.

This issue can cause serious issues with your oral health. Our jaw provides a snug connection to our teeth, and when it loses strength, you are at risk. Today, your Rowlett, TX dentist explains how we take extra care in older mouths. And what concerns may affect you! (more…)

filed under: Preventive Dentistry

Guard Yourself From Apnea And Grinding

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Jaw Rowlett TXIf you are having trouble with your sleep, you may not even know the cause. But unconscious jaw movement can do major harm to your smile and your overall health. There are two main issues that occur with the head while sleeping. These are sleep apnea and bruxism.

The first refers to momentary pauses in breath overnight. Patients often are unaware that they even do this until their significant other informs them. Years of this interruption can mean a long span of poor rest, which can affect your blood pressure and lead to elevated risk of stroke and heart attack. Not to mention the poor quality of life that comes with lethargy and stress.

Bruxism is the term used to indicate the clenching and grinding of the teeth, and this can happen during the day or overnight. This is one of the most common unconscious moves, and the repeated motion can cause serious wear on our dental structures. Not only that, but we can even realign our smiles in an asymmetrical way. Today, your Rowlett, TX dentist speaks about how nightly-worn mouthguards provide a vital service in protecting our jaws from self-destruction! (more…)

filed under: Bruxism, Sleep Apnea

Tooth Replacement Solutions

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Toonplant Rowlett TXIt’s possible that you are facing a tooth extraction. Or maybe the loss has already occurred, and you are looking for a suitable permanent replacement. For some people, the decision on how to move forward can be a little overwhelming, as it can truly alter the way you approach your oral health.

Every dental situation is a little different, so it is important to find the correct solution for you and your needs. The use of surgery is not something we take lightly, and for good measure. So the more you can familiarize yourself with your options, the better!

Today, your Rowlett, TX dentist writes on some of the most common replacement methods, so you might be able to make the best decision possible! (more…)

filed under: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry

Keep Your Child’s Mouth Safe

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Kid Rowlett TXOne of the most difficult habits to instill in children is oral health hygiene. But even before they are able to brush their own teeth, the state of their mouth can lead to serious effects later in life. So no matter what age your child is, from baby to a teen, it is important to be able to navigate their health.

Even before their first set of teeth emerge when they are a baby, their periodontal health is incredibly important. For reasons we will get into, they are unable to unconsciously care for themselves in the way that older children and adults are able to do.

So today, your Rowlett, TX dentist speaks about just some of the concerns that address children at different stages of their development. Also, what to look for in case they cannot properly explain (or even know) something is growing improperly. (more…)

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Navigate The Risks Of Pregnancy

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Pregnant Rowlett TXIf you are on your way to having a child, the massive amount of health issues that you have to track can be overwhelming. Our bodies change in such a radical way in order to facilitate the growth of another human being. Sometimes these changes can put the health of a mother at risk, so it is very important not to overlook the possible danger.

Our mouths are certainly no exception. Changes in hormones can place your gum tissue at serious risk of developing periodontal disease. This is the inflammation and infection of this biological matter, and it can be very damaging to your oral health. Today, your Rowlett, TX dentist explains both the impicit hazards to your smile that come alongside a new child. Whether it is your first or your tenth, it is very important to keep your mouth healthy during pregnancy!

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filed under: Gum Disease

Oral Health For Diabetic Patients

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Diabetes RowlettDiabetes is very common in the United States, with around 13% of the adult population having either the Type I or Type II forms of the condition. Despite its widespread prevalence within our population, many parts of it are not either ignored or simply not discussed. Its relation to your oral health is one area that may not be covered by your diabetes educator, especially if you first see them in the emergency room.

This disease affects many different aspects of your health, and knowledge can be key in preventing future complications. If you are a new diabetic, or if this is something you have dealt with for years, there is always something new to learn. Today, your Rowlett, TX dentist discusses the dangers that elevated blood glucose levels can do to your smile, in both its appearance and its strength! (more…)

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When A Partial Crown Restores A Tooth

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When your Rowlett, TX dentist responds to a problem with your oral health, you can expect treatment to include some kind of restoration. Restorations address the permanent loss of enamel after a cavity or injury is addressed. In addition to providing options for treatment with dental fillings and full crowns, we do provide positive results with partial crowns. Partial crowns come in the forms of inlays and onlays. These restorations offer a level of protection that falls between the conservative support of fillings and the advanced coverage of full crowns. Because this is an option at our practice, we can offer more personalized care and fewer changes to your tooth structure while still taking on problems with your health and appearance. (more…)

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Can I Find Out If Invisalign Is Right For Me?

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Does your smile suffer because of poor teeth spacing? If so, you may think that your only chance at fixing it comes from traditional orthodontic work with metal braces. What you can find instead is that there are more convenient treatment approaches that are available to you. With the use of Invisalign aligners provided through your Rowlett, TX dentist’s office, you can take on poor spacing through a process that has minimal effect on your appearance and daily life. In some cases, we may even be able to help patients without relying on orthodontic treatment, as we can instead recommend cosmetic dental work to hide conspicuous flaws. (more…)

filed under: Cosmetic Dentistry, Orthodontics

Teeth Whitening Options We Can Offer You

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There are few dental problems that can feel as glaring or as frustrating as dental discoloration. From the outside, it can appear to be an easy issue to fix—after all, there are often many products that offer to remove enamel stains available on the shelves of grocery stores and pharmacies. Unfortunately, these products that are commercially available can lack the kind of potency to make real change possible. Instead of depending on store bought treatment, you can talk to your Rowlett, TX dentist about what you can do about this problem. Our office can send you home with a more effective whitening agent, or we can bring you in for a single visit treatment that can make you feel better about how you look! (more…)

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How Dental Cleanings Keep Smiles Healthy

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Is your smile currently as healthy as it should be, or should you be worried that there is something wrong? With the right combination of daily oral hygiene efforts and regular dental appointments, you can have less to worry about when it comes to your dental well-being. The visits themselves do more than just update you about your oral health, as they also provide cleanings that lower your risk for future problems. Whenever you visit with your Rowlett, TX dentist, you can expect to receive a thorough cleaning that will fight tartar buildup and warn you about any signs of poor oral hygiene that you should know about. Falling out of the habit of attending appointments will make you vulnerable in several ways, as you miss out on preventive cleanings and also lose opportunities to receive early warnings about dental trouble. (more…)

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