Teeth are amazing. Think about all those molars and incisors working daily to chew up your food. Not only do they help you with eating, they also are a big part of your smile. This is a task that your teeth might not be up for. Yellowed teeth and set-in stains can damper your smile. Your teeth make you happy.... read more »
Untreated gum disease and tooth decay can gradually compromise multiple teeth in your mouth. In time, this can result in total tooth loss or teeth with such weakened integrity that they are not efficiently up to the task of chewing your food. This can have a significant adverse effect on your quality of life. For a mouth so seriously afflicted... read more »
In many ways, the health and strength of your teeth are directly related to the integrity of your tooth enamel. As you go about your average day, the natural bacteria living in your mouth and the acidic foods and beverages you consume can actively deplete the mineral density of your tooth enamel. When this happens, microscopic pores can form, harboring... read more »
Save your smile the safe and effective way. Practice safe and effective oral health care treatment options on a daily basis such as brushing, flossing, and using mouthwash. Always brush your teeth twice daily and floss once daily. The additional use of a mouth cleanser or mouthwash should be used as necessary. Here are some of the benefits to each:... read more »
Protecting your oral health should be a high priority. Maintaining the health of your smile is extremely important because your oral health can actually affect your overall health. You should take precautions to protect your teeth, including wearing a mouthguard when you play sports. Your teeth could suffer a number of injuries while you play sports. For instance, restorations could... read more »
If you’re missing teeth, you know that tasks that were once simple can be more difficult. For instance, if you’re missing a few of your pearly whites, you could struggle to say certain words. Similarly, chewing can be unpleasant or even painful. Luckily, if you’re facing these issues, there are a number of dental restorations you can consider—including a dental... read more »
If you are currently experiencing gum disease, you are not alone. Gum disease (or periodontitis) afflicts 64.7 million Americans. So what exactly is gum disease? Essentially, this disease is an infection of gum tissue, which can cause tooth loss if left untreated. And if you have gum disease, you are at risk for diabetes and heart disease as well, as the... read more »
Dental issues can be severely inconvenient and painful, which is why it’s best to avoid them altogether. But how? Well, to help you, our Twins Family Dentistry team encourages you to do the following things on a regular basis: -Keep up on oral hygiene: Make sure you clean your smile each and every day by brushing twice and flossing and... read more »
Your tooth enamel is made up of a hard-mineral structure that is composed of microscopic crystals. Throughout an average day, the natural bacteria in your mouth and the acidic foods you consume can gradually deplete the mineral’s density. This creates microscopic pores where tooth decay can form. Fortunately, exposing your tooth enamel to fluoride can help restore this microscopic mineral... read more »
A tooth that has multiple fillings might not have a lot of remaining healthy tooth enamel. If one or more of these fillings fail or fall out, Dr. Pantea Nooraee might recommend restoring the entire enamel layer with a dental crown in Frisco, Texas. First, he will want to examine the tooth in question and take some X-rays. It’s important... read more »