A dental hygienist wears many hats in the dental practice. Most dental offices have more than one dental hygienist because the services they render to the patients are so vital. EVERYONE needs to see a dental hygienist on a consistent basis! Often people think that all a hygienist does is clean teeth. Actually, their duties […]
Maybe you’ve seen it as an ingredient in your sugar-free chewing gum. Or maybe Dr. Chowning recommended it as a sugar substitute for you. You might have seen it advertised as a “magic” ingredient in some oral care products. Here’s what you really need to know about xylitol. What is Xylitol? Xylitol is a natural […]
For such a seemingly simple question, the answer is actually quite complicated. As dental health professionals, we understand our responsibility to provide excellent care to our patients, and that includes providing trustworthy information. While there is compelling evidence on both sides of this issue, we hope to present a relatively unbiased perspective in the information […]
Tooth sensitivity is a very common problem. There are many products marketed toward people who suffer from sensitive teeth. But do they actually work? In order to learn which products might work for you, you need to first understand the causes of sensitivity, and then the ways the various products fight it. Causes of Teeth […]
If you live in the DFW Motorplex, you know that it seems like there is a dental office on every corner. It can be difficult to know which office to choose as your “dental home”. Taking the typical steps of selecting the office nearest your home or workplace or simply going to the office contracted […]
Despite advances in the general public’s understanding of dental health and the preventive treatments available today, cavities remain the most common dental problem affecting millions of people every year. Understanding the underlying causes and predisposing factors of cavities can help you prevent them, saving you both time and money. What is a Cavity? Click to […]
Christmas is a time for family, feasting and fun. It may be a time when people worry a little more about their smiles because we often take lots of photos during the holiday festivities. There is still time for you to whiten your smile before Christmas. But if you are too busy for that, you […]
We hear this question all the time. And you might be surprised to find out that it is actually a tough question for us. There is no single correct answer to it. We have to know quite a bit about you and your current oral health to give you the best recommendation. What is the […]
Every wants white teeth, but we generally want them uniformly white, not just peppered here and there with white splotches or lines. There are a few common causes of these isolated white spots, and this blog will explore each one, including ways you can help lessen their appearance. Causes of White Spots In general, an […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It could also be the sweetest. Are you like Buddy the Elf? “We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup.” While we love Buddy and that beloved Christmas movie, we’re not so sure about his nutritional advice. […]
