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 »

If you’re about to replace your missing teeth and improve your oral health with a set of dentures in Frisco, Texas, then our Twins Family Dentistry team is happy to tell you what you can expect during your upcoming appointment. You can expect the following four steps: Step 1: To begin, your dentist will make a series of impressions of... read more »

Dentures have been part of society for much longer than you would imagine. They’ve actually been around nearly as long as civilization has. We’ve used our ingenuity to make new ways to replace our teeth for centuries, and each culture has created new and different ways unique to them. Primitive dentures from 1500 B.C. Egypt have been discovered, made from... read more »

If you have any teeth that are decayed of infected, it’s likely that Dr. Pantea Nooraee will likely recommend a root canal if he believes the tooth can be saved. Root canals are only performed on teeth that are infected or decayed, but can still be saved. A root canal is an alternative procedure to an implant. When do you... read more »

If you want a bright and brilliant smile, then you might want to consider using an over-the-counter whitening treatment. There are many products available in the world today, so it might be difficult to find the best product possible. So, to help you, our Twins Family Dentistry team has some recommendations! According to the ConsumerSearch editors at consumersearch.com, the following... read more »

Gum disease, or as it's formally called, periodontitis, is a serious condition that affects 64.7 million Americans. Gum disease is, at its most basic level, an infection of gum tissue, which causes inflammation and at its peak, tooth loss. In addition, there is a proven link between oral health and overall wellness; contracting gum disease puts you at risk for... read more »