Dallas Esthetics Blog

While you focus on your oral health, your priority is often your teeth, which is why you brush twice a day. However, the health of your gums is equally as important. Unfortunately, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released new information about an increasing threat to the soft tissue. Now, it is estimated that half of adults in America suffer from periodontal disease (gum disease). This infection can wreak havoc on your oral and overall health. To treat it, you will need the help of your prosthodontist in Highland Park.
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Sleep apnea in Park Cities is a common problem for adults and even some children. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs alongside loud, chronic snoring — but not all snorers are dealing with sleep apnea! Keep reading to learn the difference between the two, and how you can find relief for both. Because everyone deserves a good night’s sleep, every single night.

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If you’ve just undergone a professional teeth whitening treatment at Dallas Esthetics, one thing is for sure: you will want to enjoy your bright results for as long as possible. We’ll usually provide you with a personalized touch-up kit after whitening, but taking a few extra steps can help you reduce stains so that you won’t have to think about even touching up for a long time to come. So don’t go anywhere — your cosmetic dentist in Preston Hollow has three tips for maintaining your white smile in this week’s blog post!

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After you’ve had a tooth restored or replaced with a dental crown, bridge, dental implant, or veneer, the last thing you want to do is end up back at the dentist’s to repair it. Your prosthodontist in Dallas, Dr. Frank Higginbottom and his team, want to remind you of the steps you can take to keep your teeth healthy for a lifetime!

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Most adults have at least one dental restoration in their mouths. Whether you have veneers, a crown, dental implants, or inlays/onlays, staying on top of your oral hygiene habits will help you keep your dental work intact to avoid do-over dentistry. Your Dallas prosthodontist has six pearls of wisdom for keeping those pearly whites healthy for years to come!

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The football game is tense and your team is down. The grass has been churned into a fine pulp under the cleats of the offensive and defensive linemen, and it has all come down to one play. Your team seems to be in dire straits, but one last effort could help turn everything around. The center snaps the ball and it flies into the quarterback’s hands, who almost instantly reads the field and makes the pass that completely turns the tide of the game. A prosthodontist is often considered a quarterback among dentists, in that they help coordinate their teams and know everything about their patient’s situation. If you are dealing with missing or severely decayed teeth, visiting a prosthodontist in Dallas is your best possible solution. Today, the team at Dallas Esthetics is going to discuss what makes a prosthodontist different than a general dentist.

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With the arrival of 2017, many people think about their resolutions and goals for the year. Health is often a focus of New Year’s resolutions, and your team at Dallas Esthetics wants to remind you to include your oral health in your 2017 health goals. Your dentist in University Park has compiled 3 easy resolutions to keep your teeth healthy. Happy New Year!

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When To Seek A Second Opinion For Dental Work

Have you ever felt the need to question your dentist on a recommended treatment plan, but not sure if you should?  Depending on the severity of your dental needs, you might be quite surprised at the suggested procedures and overall cost.  To ensure you are receiving an appropriate treatment and one that will meet your financial needs, consider seeking a second opinion prior to undergoing any dental procedure.  If you live in the Dallas area, the doctors at Dallas Esthetics in Preston Center welcome new patients looking for a professional to review their case.
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The day you have always dreaded has come. While you were eating your lunch, you bit into a seed in your apple and one of your teeth cracked. As you sit there looking at it in your hand, dumbfounded, you begin to get anxious. You’ve always been nervous about going to the dentist, which is why you usually take such good care of your teeth. You can’t fix this on your own, however, and your palms start to sweat…

Your dentist in Preston Hollow at Dallas Esthetics feels for you. They never want you to come into the office ready to endure pain. Sedation dentistry has been used for years to help particularly worrisome patients like yourself.   (more…)