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Feb
15
A dental crown is often used by Dr. Tina Foss to repair a tooth affected by tooth decay, damaged enamel or a significant cosmetic imperfection. This involves two distinct stages of treatment. During the first step, the entire tooth enamel…
Jan
23
Fillings have a limited lifespan. While they are meant to repair a tooth for a long time to come, large fillings can fail sooner than small fillings. This is even more likely to happen if you struggle to maintain consistent…
Jan
05
Do your gums ever bleed and swell when you brush and floss your teeth? Do you suffer from constant bad breath? If so you might be a victim of gum disease, and it’s best to get it treated as soon…
Dec
20
Plaque and tartar are dangerous substances, especially because they promote gum disease. But what are the differences between the two? If you’re not sure, our North Mesquite Dental dental team is more than happy to tell you! Here is the…
Dec
07
This busy holiday season, don’t let the traditional culinary fare derail your healthy smile. Not only can you maintain your healthy smile while the holiday feasting surrounds us with excess sugar and acids, you can use the following tips to…
Nov
18
If a tooth is too badly decayed to be treated with a dental filling, Dr. Tina Foss may recommend a root canal in Mesquite, Texas. During this procedure, our dentist will remove the nerve and pulp from the inside of…
Nov
04
Dental fillings are designed to restore the full function of a tooth and prevent complications after it was attacked by tooth decay. The pervasive bacteria living in your mouth can exploit the seam between the filling and the surrounding healthy…
Oct
18
Dental anxiety is a real thing – it’s not just in your head. Millions of Americans suffer from debilitating anxiety which prevents them from getting the oral health care they need and deserve. If you have dental anxiety, however, you…
Oct
06
Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you. So it’s not uncommon for people who have a smile that doesn’t look perfect to not feel as confident in many social situations. This is where cosmetic dentistry…
Sep
08
How much do you worry about bad breath? Do you ever wonder if there may be something you can do to keep your teeth healthy and strong while enjoying fresh breath? For example, you may know that using breath mints…
Sep
01
You may have heard that it’s important to visit your dentist once every six months, but have you ever heard why? You see, visiting your dentist is especially important if you’re interested in keeping your teeth healthy and strong. Namely,…