Don’t Forget to Add Dental Checkups to your Calendar

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Six Month Smiles GirlCelina, TX dentist, Dr. Newton, loves her patients. Sometimes, it would be nice to see them even more often. However, in the world of preventive dental care, every six months is usually a sufficient goal for dental checkups. If you have specific needs that require more frequent cleanings or checks, Dr. Newton may recommend that you visit more often. For most patients, twice-a-year is perfect, providing that you are brushing twice-daily and flossing at least once a day as well. When it is time for your biannual dental appointment, we’ll make sure you receive the best examination possible.

Advanced X-ray Technology

You already know that your dental checkup will include a thorough cleaning to remove plaque and tartar buildup. There’s (more…)

Frequently Asked Questions about Porcelain Veneers Answered

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Happy Couple in WhiteeThere are so many reasons why your teeth can take on a look that you don’t care for. A smile can become stained, dull, and yellow due to aging, tobacco use, or excessive consumption of dark colored foods and beverages. A smile can be chipped, fractured, cracked, or broken from tooth decay, injury, or misuse. Your Celina dentist, Dr. Newton, can offer multiple options for fixing your teeth and covering up dental flaws, but few are as versatile and complete as porcelain veneers. If you have questions about dental veneers, Dr. Newton has answers.

Porcelain Veneer FAQs

Q1. What are the advantages of porcelain veneers? (more…)

Denture Dilemmas Discussed in Celina, TX

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Smiling Older CoupleIf you already wear dentures, you probably had to take some time to adjust to the feeling. Perhaps they still aren’t the most comfortable part of your body. In fact, dentures can even become uncomfortable after you’ve worn them for years. As you age, the structure of your jawbone will change, and unfortunately sometimes lose substantial density. Dentures can start to slip around and require adjustments. Celina dentist, Dr. Newton, can enlighten you on the causes and solutions of some of the most common difficulties experienced by denture wearers.

Irritation from Dentures

One of the most common complaints of people who wear dentures is simply a lack of comfort. If your dentures make your mouth feel sore, poked, or raw, you most likely have an improper fit. Modern traditional dentures rely on suction to stay in place. This is great because you shouldn’t have to rely on messy, sticky adhesives. Unfortunately, when dentures don’t fit securely, suction will not be enough to keep them from slipping. As the acrylic and porcelain slide around and press against your delicate mouth tissues, you are likely to feel quite irritated. (more…)

Oral Cancer FAQs Answered by Celina Dentist

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MulticulturalOral cancer has an incredible 50 to 80 percent survival rate, provided you catch the disease early. This is unlikely to happen if you don’t keep up with regular medical and dental checkups. Any malignancy, when discovered at an early stage, will be that much easier to fight. Celina dentist, Dr. Newton, makes sure to do a thorough oral cancer screening when patients come in for six month checkups. To make sure you understand more, here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about oral/pharyngeal cancer. (more…)

Celina, TX Dentist Reminds You to Wash Your Hands

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Blowing NoseIt’s that time of year when sniffles and sneezes abound. Hacking coughs echo through the halls of office buildings, classrooms, and malls. You feel that tickle in your throat and hope that it will just be a mild cold and not something more dastardly like a flu, bronchitis, strep throat, or pneumonia. Celina, TX dentist, Dr. Newton, relishes the opportunity to help patients prioritize hand washing and health.

Wash Your Hands Often

Germs and bacteria are everywhere—in the air, on the ground, on the walls, and on the surfaces of everything you touch. Furthermore, these germs can easily transfer between what you touch and your hands. Short of always wearing gloves and a surgical mask, there is nothing you can do to keep these invaders (more…)

Celina, TX Cosmetic Dentist Offers Snap-On Smiles

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Happy Thumbs Up GuyYou may not be rushing your Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow, but there are certain things in life that we have become accustomed to getting fast. If you are in a hurry, you can get a meal quickly. If you want to watch a movie, or hear a song, you can now download them from any number of internet sources with one click. There are even faster dentistry procedures such as one hour teeth whitening and one visit dental crowns. One example is the Snap-On Smile which Celina, TX cosmetic dentist, Dr. Newton, offers to patients.

Faster than Veneers

The fastest way to make over your smile in the past was porcelain veneers, which generally take a minimum of two appointments. Imagine an oral appliance that fits over your natural teeth, literally snapping securely into place. This instantaneous new grin is what you can expect from the non-invasive cosmetic dental procedure: Snap-On Smile. Among the exciting elements of this dental (more…)

Celina, TX Emergency Dentist Prepares Patients for the Unexpected

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Ice PackWhat is the best way to deal with an emergency? In general, it is recommended that you stay calm. Of course, that is much easier said than done when the adrenaline is coursing through your veins and fear and shock have overtaken you. With any crisis, the best way to hope to stay calm is to educate yourself prior to any emergency, so you know what to do. The same applies to a dental emergency. If you have already trained yourself on the proper steps of how to handle a shocking injury, you’re much more likely to be able to make it to the office of Celina, TX emergency dentist, Dr. Newton, in an expedient manner. (more…)

Celina, TX Dentist Quizzes Patients on Sleep Apnea

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True or False ColorfulSnoring and sleep apnea may not sound like dental issues, but dentists can actually help patients suffering from these problems. Sleep is a very important part of a fruitful and happy life. Celina, TX  dentist, Dr. Newton, will challenge you to a quiz on the condition of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Questions

Q1. True or false – There is only one form of sleep apnea.

Q2. True or false – Heart disease and diabetes have both been linked to OSA.

Q3. True or False – Most patients find oral appliances more comfortable then CPAP machines for treating sleep apnea.

Q4. True or false – You are at a higher risk for sleep apnea if you are a male over 40. (more…)

Celina, TX Dentist Speaks about Sleep Apnea in Teens

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Teen AsleepMany parents battle with their teenagers to get them to wake up earlier. Commonly, if left to their own devices, teens naturally gravitate to a stay-up-late/sleep-in-late schedule. Teenagers actually require 8 ½ to 9 ½ hours of sleep every night to function at full capacity. Many teens experience a huge sleep deficit, particularly during the school year. Your Celina, TX  dentist, Dr. Newton, explains why burning the midnight oil and sleeping through breakfast is attractive to teenagers, and why we should be aware of potential sleep apnea issues. (more…)

Trick-or-Treat from your Celina, TX Children’s Dentist

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HalloweenKidsAre your little ghouls and goblins ready for a night of trick-or-treating and excitement tomorrow? Halloween is just a day away, and while children may see this holiday as a haven for their sweet tooth, many parents and dentists are concerned with the poor oral health that can come from indulging in too much sugar. Luckily, as with most enjoyable foods and drinks that may not be the best for our health, moderation is key. Your Celina, TX children’s dentist, Dr. Newton, will remind you of the steps you and your child should be taking to ensure that the occasional evening of candy binging can go off without a dental hitch.

Dental Hygiene Always

Schedules can certainly be hectic, especially as the holidays begin to ramp up. On a night like Halloween, kids stay out a little later, run out of time for homework, and might become wired from all of the candy and excitement. What goes up must come down, so every sugar-high will come crashing to the ground eventually. This may mean that your child conks out with their full costume (more…)