You may be asking yourself: Do my kids need children’s dentistry? After all, if baby teeth are going to fall out anyway, why should they see the dentist? In reality, regular dental care is vital for protecting oral health and instilling good dental habits. Children require the same routine care as adults.
Most dental health issues, like tooth decay and gum disease, occur in stages, and treatment depends on the stage that your condition is in. Likewise, TMJ disorder can develop to varying degrees, but it can also describe more than one specific condition. Any issue that involves damage, inflammation, dislocation, or misalignment in your jaw’s joints and/or the muscles around them might be classified as a TMJ disorder (which refers to the acronym for your jaw’s joints, TMJs). Knowing what TMJ disorder is can help you recognize the signs that something is wrong, and seek appropriate treatment before it progresses and becomes more difficult to treat. (more…)
Gum disease is one of the greatest dental health threats to the majority of adults in the United States; the leading cause of permanent tooth loss; and a significant risk factor in systemic diseases involving unchecked inflammation. Since the damage it causes is typically irreversible, preventing gum disease is the best way to protect your oral and overall health. Fortunately, the most effective ways to prevent gum disease often involve little more than practicing good hygiene and identifying symptoms that could indicate trouble. (more…)
Why do parents constantly tell their kids to brush their teeth before they go to bed? Is it because they were told as children to do the same thing? Or could it be that they want to fight dental plaque along with trips to the dentist as much as possible? It is considered common knowledge that brushing twice a day, and flossing, is part of the daily exercise to keep one’s teeth and gums in the best shape possible. What might not be so common are tips that can give you the edge when exercising home preventive dentistry. (more…)
Wondering why your teeth feel so sensitive? Tired of dealing with tender jaws? You may suffer from teeth grinding, also known as bruxism. This disorder may result in a variety of uncomfortable side effects, including stress on your jaw joints. The good news? By seeking out bruxism treatment with your dentist, you can improve your daily comfort. Learn more about this disorder to discover whether treatment may give you the relief you seek.
Do you have trouble sleeping? Do you often wake up feeling exhausted? If so, you may be experiencing the common symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA. Treating this disorder is vital to ensuring you remain rested and productive. At Celina Family Dentistry, we offer treatment options for patients with OSA.
You know that sugar is bad for your teeth and not very good for your body either. However, do you know all of the places where sugar hides? Obvious sources for sucrose include candy, soda, and ice cream. You would probably register shock if you knew that certain smoothies which claim to be healthy have as much sugar as a chocolate bar. Here are five more high sugar sources to beware of from Celina dentist, Dr. Newton.
Can you imagine going back to the days before we had smartphones, iPods, or even Facebook? You would survive, of course, but these are just a few examples of how technology benefits our daily life. At the office of Dr. Newton, we’re no strangers to the joys of technology. Our adoption of innovative and effective dental technology, such as digital dental x-rays in Celina, TX, reflects our commitment to modern dentistry for our patients. Here are a few of the latest dental technologies you benefit from when you visit our dentist office near Prosper.
Have you been unhappy with your smile for some time but can’t afford to have a makeover? Are you embarrassed because you have crooked teeth, worn teeth, widely-spaced, or missing teeth? There are always new, less invasive, and less expensive treatments being developed so you can have an attractive smile and a happy disposition. Today your Celina dentist Dr. Newton explains how to accomplish both with a new snap-on smile.
We tend to associate lasers with slights of science fiction fancy or, if we’re fans of medical shows, with laser-assisted surgery. You may be surprised to learn, however, that your dentist also uses lasers to assist in a number of cosmetic and restorative treatments. Today, Celina dentist Dr. Newton discusses a few applications and benefits of dental lasers. (more…)
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