Archive for August, 2018
Retainers: What You Need to Know
Straight teeth do not stay straight on their own. They need help to keep their position. Retainers do just that. They retain the position of teeth in their correct place. Why Do I Have to Wear a Retainer? If your teeth have been straightened, you must wear a retainer regularly to keep them straight. If […]
Are Energy Drinks Bad For Your Teeth?
Energy Drinks Red Bull gives you wings, but it may also give you cavities. Energy drinks are defined as “any of various types of beverage that are considered a source of energy, especially a soft drink containing a high percentage of sugar and/or caffeine or other stimulant”. The most common brands of energy drinks sold […]
Athletic Mouthguards
People say that having children involved in sports is expensive. In dentistry, we commonly see one of the most expensive aspects of sports: injuries. The bad news is that the injuries themselves are sometimes unavoidable. The good news is that the damage to the teeth, gums, lips, cheeks and jaws associated with sports injuries is […]
Is Flossing Really That Important?
Let’s talk about flossing. We know. No one wants to floss. Recent statistics show that Americans can be roughly divided into thirds when it comes to flossing habits. Just under 1/3 of the population floss every day. Just over 1/3 of the population floss sometimes. And the rest admit to never flossing. Never. That hurts […]
Xylitol: A Sugar that is GOOD for Your Teeth
What is xylitol? Xylitol is a natural sweetener derived from the fibrous parts of plants, and it a healthy substitute for sugar. Xylitol is not an artificial substance, but a normal part of everyday metabolism. It is widely distributed throughout nature in small amounts. It does not break down like sugar (which turns into acid […]
Denton TX • Corinth TX • Argyle TX • Ponder TX • Krum TX
Sanger TX • Aubrey TX