If you have visited the toothpaste aisle at your Fort Worth grocery store, you have probably noticed dozens of products that claim to whiten your teeth. A few years ago, the only over-the-counter tooth whitening options in Fort Worth were whitening toothpaste and Crest Whitestrips. Now there is a wide variety of products at every…
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Five Facts About Enamel Erosion
Our teeth work hard and are constantly under assault. It’s no wonder that nature encases them with an armor of enamel—the hardest substance in the body. Tragically, enamel erosion is extremely widespread, though largely preventable. Enamel’s chief enemies are acidic foods and beverages. Other factors that can weaken enamel or wear it away are some…
Say Goodbye To Old Amalgam Fillings
Do you remember what your teeth looked like before you had your first cavity? When you opened your mouth to laugh or yawn, the people with you could see only pearly white molar surfaces. (Unless, of course, you had been munching Oreos.) If you are like many men and women, you started developing tooth decay…
3 Smart Smile Solutions
In today’s article, we will focus on three innovative procedures used in smile transformations. 1. Tooth Implants Tooth implants are transforming the face of dentistry. For most patients, a dental implant is an optimal solution for a missing tooth. A dental implant is a metal (usual titanium) rod implanted into the bone to replace the…
Keeping Patients Calm Since 1973
Are you or a family member nervous about going to the dentist? Has a past experience with pain or discomfort caused you to start panicking when you think about having your teeth worked on? Have you neglected going to the dentist and fear the amount of work that might need to be performed? If your…
A Dentist’s Indispensable Tool: The X-ray
Providing trusted dental care is much easier for dentists when they have extensive, comprehensive information about their patients’ oral health. Pictures are more accurate than written notes. To go a step further: pictures that show what’s going on below the visible surface of your teeth are worth even more than a thousand words. So, along…
6 Ways To Improve Your Smile
Who would say no to a prettier smile? I am guessing no one, and now with all of the amazing cosmetic dentistry procedures available from Fort Worth area cosmetic dentists, most men and women can get the smile they want. Here is a quick look at some of the most popular treatments. 1. Teeth whitening…
Dental Problem? There Is Always A Solution!
There is no doubt that a healthy, pleasing smile positively impacts one’s life. It lets us convey confidence and friendliness in business and social settings. A beautiful healthy smile also affects our personal relationships. When we smile, we appear (and feel!) younger and more attractive. Research has shown that smiling also helps reduce stress, increase…
Is Your Smile Holding You Back?
Have you ever taken an unplanned trip to the grocery store looking completely unkempt in a rush to pick up an emergency item – say cough medicine or a must-have poster board for your child’s school assignment? On such an occasion you will inevitably bump into someone you know. How do you feel in your…
What Can Fluoride Do For You?
Hello, and welcome to The Parkway Dentist. Today’s post focuses on fluoride: ‘What is it, exactly, and why is it so beneficial to your dental health?’ The Miracle Mineral Fluoride is a mineral, plain and simple. Fluoride is contained in different foods as well as in water. Many adjust the fluoride content of their municipal…
