1. Protect Your Gums It’s not only severe decay that can damage a tooth until it is beyond saving. Gum disease that leads to bone loss is just as harmful. Gum disease is caused by a buildup of plaque that creates pockets of infection between the gums and tooth roots. This leads to periodontitis, gum…
Oral health
Oral Cancer: Early Diagnosis Makes A Big Difference
When it comes to oral cancer mortality rates, two numbers are key: 40% and 90%. 40% of individuals who receive a late-stage diagnosis die within five years. However, the survival rate for early stage diagnosis is 90%. Oral Cavity and Oropharynx—Mouth and Throat Cancers that begin in the mouth (or oral cavity) are specified as…
Questions To Ask Your Dentist
Your smile is important to you, and it’s important to us too, at The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth, since it’s our job to help keep it clean and healthy. We encourage all our patients, from newcomers to those who have been with us for years, to bring questions about their smiles to each and…
Treat Oral Infections Early to Prevent Serious Health Consequences
There has been a lot of talk about viral infections lately. In this post from The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth, we focus on oral infections. There are many causes of oral infections. In children, they are usually caused by tooth decay. The teeth become sensitive to cold beverages. A tooth develops a dull ache.…
Periodontal Disease Is Linked To Systemic Diseases
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss among adults. Nearly half of Americans over the age of thirty have gum disease in some form. Fortunately, it’s a treatable condition at The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth. Gum tissue has an important job. It protects the roots of your teeth and provides a barrier…
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…
Super Smiles For Life
Teeth are meant to last a lifetime, and good dental health begins with regular checkups at The Parkway Dentist in Fort Worth. We recommend a child’s first dental visit when as soon as the first tooth comes in, or by the first birthday. An early check is the first step in preventing troubles and setting…
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…
