What constitutes a dental emergency? The dictionary says an emergency is an unforeseen crisis requiring immediate action. At The ParkwayDentist in Fort Worth, where emergency dentistry is one of our services, we think that’s as good a definition as you’re going to find. Here’s a quick summary of five common dental emergencies: A broken or…
General Dentistry
Take Care Of Your Toothbrush!
The common household toothbrush. Every home has at least one, and at The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth we hope our patients are all brushing their teeth after each meal. Regular brushing and flossing are still the most important things you can do for your dental health. It has been said that each toothbrush can…
Floss Pick Facts
At The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth, we urge all our patients to keep their teeth as clean as possible. But we know a lot of them want convenience. That’s why so many use floss picks instead of conventional dental floss. These little tools are quite handy. They usually have a handle that is pointed…
Stay Out Of The Dental Danger Zone
You would never run a red light on a busy street, or cross over a lane of orange construction cones. But The Parkway Dentist Fort Worth warns that you might be doing some everyday things that are bad for your oral health. In this post, we’ll share some common habits that could be detrimental to…
Let’s Make A Plan
If you’re like most of us, you’d like to have the best smile possible. Have you given much thought to improving yours? At The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth, we have some thoughts on that. Cosmetic dentistry can make a huge difference, but a great smile comes down to making a plan and sticking to…
Root Canal vs Dental Implant
In this post from The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth, we are going to talk about root canals, tooth extraction, and dental implants. When a tooth’s nerve and pulp becomes infected, we make a judgment call: whether to try saving the tooth with root canal therapy, or extracting it. Sometimes patients think an extraction is…
Let’s Work Together To Keep Your Smile Healthy And Beautiful
At The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth, we remind our patients that good dental health is the result of two main components: what we can do in our office and what you can do at home. We recommend regular cleanings and checkups here at the office: on average, every six months. Your teeth get a thorough…
The Five Stages of a Cavity
This message from The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth is about tooth decay. You may have heard that once tooth enamel is eroded, it’s gone forever. This is partially true, but in the earliest stage of enamel erosion, a cavity can be reversed. Reverse a cavity before it needs a filling If you can prevent…
Two Hints For When You’re Too Tired To Brush
Too tired to touch a toothbrush? We’ve all been there. At The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth, we have two fabulously quick ideas to overcome your exhaustion and pick up your toothbrush. Idea #1 Drag Tongue Along Teeth As you lie there in bed after a long hard day and realize you forgot to brush, drag…
The Parkway Dentist Takes Care Of Plaque, Calculus, And Cavities
Sometimes our patients at The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth get a couple of dental terms mixed up. We’re using this blog post to clarify the differences between plaque, calculus, and cavities. Plaque is a film that covers teeth – a sticky layer of bacteria. You can remove it with daily brushing and flossing. If it…
