The Carrollton Dentist: Calming Root Canal Fears
In Carrollton, Texas a dentist’s office is sometimes seen as a painful and scary place. The Carrollton Dentist located at 2440 N Josey Ln Ste 101 Carrollton, Texas 75006 tries to discourage that image with a passionate staff and qualified dentists. However, endodontic therapy, a dental procedure commonly known as a root canal, still carries […]
Does Your Child Have Frequent Sore Throats?
In decades past, doctors performed more tonsillectomies on kids. If you were a child with frequent sore throats, “getting your tonsils out” was a rite of passage. A tonsillectomy was once a common procedure to treat infection and inflammation of the tonsils (tonsillitis). Today, a tonsillectomy is usually performed for sleep-disordered breathing but may still […]
Worried About Dental Visits?
“How can I deal with anxiety about visiting the dentist?” 1. Consider what the anxiety stems from. For example pain, injections, loss of control, personal space invasion, embarrassment about fear of the unknown. 2. Communicate these fears and concerns with your dentist. 3. Expect respectful consideration and open discussion about resolving fears. Dr. Melissa Rodriguez […]
Smile Makeovers? Yes, We Do Those, Too!
At The Carrollton Dentist, we are known for emergency dental care. This includes extractions, root canals, and treatment for a knocked-out tooth. Our patients appreciate the fact that we take walk-ins. We are also open late on weeknights and even have weekend hours. If that were not enough, we also provide cosmetic dentistry—even complete cosmetic […]
Dental Sealants – Another Tool For Cavity Prevention
Regular brushing and flossing is essential for good dental health. But the bristles of your toothbrush can’t reach into every small groove and depression in your teeth, especially the bumpy back teeth. That’s where dental sealants from The Carrollton Dentist in Carrollton TX can be invaluable. Dental sealants are a plastic material that is applied […]
Daily Oral Hygiene: Put Your Heart Into It
This message from The Carrollton Dentist is a reminder that brushing your teeth twice a day may help decrease your risk of heart disease. Scientists, dentists, and cardiologists have known for many years that there is a link between gum disease and heart problems. However, a recent study studied oral health habits and heart disease […]
When It’s Better Not To Brush
Though thin and partially translucent, tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the body. It has the critical job of protecting teeth from constant use and the ongoing assault of chemicals in food and drink. Regular cleanings and checkups at The Carrollton Dentist in Carrollton TX help protect your tooth enamel. Enamel also safeguards tooth […]
Don’t Let A Simple Problem Become Serious
In this blog post from The Carrollton Dentist we are going to discuss small irritations in the mouth that have the potential to become big problems. Injuries, sores, or inflammation in the mouth can be very uncomfortable. These non-specific irritations, called stomatitis, have many different causes. They may be caused by cold sores, gum disease, […]
15 Things You Didn’t Know About Teeth
Our teeth are alive. Yours are, too. But it’s easy to forget that fact, and take teeth for granted. At The Carrollton Dentist, we never take teeth for granted – but then, as dental professionals we understand better than most just how amazing teeth can be. We’re using this blog post to share fifteen of […]
Think You Know How To Brush? Think Again.
You’ve been doing it since you were five. You switch to auto pilot morning and night and get it over with. But at the Carrollton Dentist, we wonder: are you doing it the right way? Actually, many people are making tooth brushing mistakes. You may need to tweak your routine to better benefit your oral […]