Taking Your Toddler To Their First Dentist Visit

From the moment your baby’s first tooth appears, you should begin planning their first trip to the dentist. That initial appointment is a fine time to not only get your child acquainted with a dentist, but to show them that oral hygiene can be fun. Today, your Celina dentist discusses important information to consider when planning your child’s first visit… Read more »

Celina Dentist Explains What Stress Can Do To Your Teeth

Stress can sneak up on you. You may find yourself staying up late at night with your mind racing, compiling to do lists you think will never end, and becoming more irritable with your family or co-workers. You may already know that stress can contribute to your weight, damage your immune system, and harm personal… Read more »

Prosper Dentist Explores Energy Drinks and Oral Health

Over recent years, the popularity of sports and energy drinks has skyrocketed. About half of the teens  and young adults in America drink energy drinks, and more than half consume at least one sports drink in a day. With boasts of increased performance, endurance, and energy levels, one can understand why these drinks are so… Read more »

Oral Bacteria’s Strength in Numbers

We warn our children to beware of the company they keep to help prevent them from falling in with the wrong crowd. After all, the wrong influence at the right time can steer anybody into a harmful path. In a study published in the journal Microbiology, researchers at the University of Bristol have discovered that… Read more »

Prosper Dentist Explains Common Causes of Dry Mouth

If you’ve ever been thirsty, then you can relate to what a person with dry mouth feels like. Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is a condition that occurs when your salivary glands produce inadequate amounts of saliva to lubricate and moisten your oral tissue. There are as many treatments for xerostomia as there are causes, so… Read more »

Prosper Dentist Discusses Fish Oil for Gum Disease Treatment

Periodontal disease, or gum disease, affects more than half of the adults in the United States of America. It is the leading cause of adult tooth loss, and has been associated with an increased risk for potentially-fatal systemic disorders, including stroke, heart disease, and diabetes. Although gum disease is treatable, it is hard to detect… Read more »

Cavity Prevention from Your Celina Children’s Dentist

Did you know that for the first time in over 40 years, incidence of childhood tooth decay has increased? The U.S Center for Disease Control recently published a report on the rise in tooth decay and attributes this trend to lack of oral healthcare, poor dietary choices, and inadequate oral hygiene. Severe tooth decay may… Read more »

Women’s Smiles Need TLC, Says Celina and Propser Dentist

Girls may just want to have fun, but what a girl wants – what a girl needs – is to look and feel healthy. Dr. Newton, your Celina and Prosper family dentist, wants you to know, hormone fluctuations during certain phases of life subject women to a higher risk for periodontal disease. As a health-conscious… Read more »

Proper Toothbrush Care from Your Celina Dentist

You know that you have to brush your teeth every day to keep your smile healthy. However, your toothbrush needs to be in good shape to clean your teeth. As your toothbrush ages, it is less effective at cleaning your mouth. In this blog, Dr. Newton explains proper care to get the most out of… Read more »

Celina Stress Test for Healthy Smiles During Finals

It’s almost time for summer fun, but many North Texas students are stressing about final exams. As you prepare for the end of the school year, keep in mind that stress affects your heart, body, head, and dental health. Dr. Newton’s stress test will analyze your coping habits and show you the best way to… Read more »