Bottled Water - Things That Can Ruin Your Smile

Tap water often contains fluoride—about 60% of people in the U.S. have fluoride in their water supply.

However, most bottled waters contain less fluoride than recommended for good oral health (it will be listed as an ingredient on the label if it is an additive).

"Fluoride makes the entire tooth structure more resistant to decay and promotes remineralization, which aids in repairing early decay before damage is even visible," explains Academy of General Dentistry spokesperson, Charles H. Perle, DMD, FAGD. "Studies have confirmed [that] the most effective source of fluoride is water fluoridation."

Above article by: Kristin Koch, Health.com

Richardson Dentistry

1231 East Belt Line Road, Suite 103
Richardson, TX 75081
Phone: (972) 690-8617
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Diet and Oral Health

Cut the sugar, grab the milk!

Each time you eat a snack containing sugar or starch (carbohydrates), the resulting acid attack on your teeth can last up to 20 minutes, and a lot of snacks and drinks contain sugar. How much sugar? A single can of pop contains up to 10 teaspoons of sugar, and if you think that natural sugar (like the sugar in raisins or other fruit) is better for your teeth it’s not. Sugar is sugar, and the average Canadian consumes over 40 kilograms of sugar each year! Click here for a list of how much sugar your favorite snack might contain.

How can you defeat the sugar bug?


Beat the Clock - foods that are eaten during a meal usually pose less of a threat to teeth because of the additional saliva produced during mealtime eating. Saliva helps to wash food particles from your mouth and lessen the damage from acid.

Brush & floss those teeth - toothbrushing is important, and you should brush twice a day. Did you know that if you don’t floss, you miss cleaning up to 35% of each tooth? If you’re not sure how to floss, just ask your dentist.

Stock up on Dairy Products - yogurt and cheese, milk and milk products contain things that are good for your teeth. Everything that’s made from milk is a good source of calcium - an essential nutrient for the development of bones and teeth. Some scientific studies have shown that eating cheese might actually help to protect your teeth from cavities by preventing something called demineralization (the loss of important calcium in your teeth).


Above article from HealthTeeth.org

Richardson Dentistry

1231 East Belt Line Road, Suite 103
Richardson, TX 75081
Phone: (972) 690-8617
RichardsonDentistry.com

Dental Root Canals

Root canal treatment is necessary when the pulp (soft tissue inside your teeth containing blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue) becomes inflamed or diseased. During root canal treatment, your dentist or endodontist (a dentist who specializes in treating the insides of teeth) removes the diseased pulp. The pulp chamber and root canal(s) of the tooth are then cleaned and sealed. If the infected pulp is not removed, pain and swelling can result, and your tooth may have to be removed.

Causes of an infected pulp could include:

•   a deep cavity

•   repeated dental procedures

•   a cracked or broken tooth

•   injury to the tooth (even if there’s not a visible crack or chip)

If you continue to care for your teeth and gums your restored tooth could last a lifetime. However, regular checkups are necessary; a tooth without its nerve can still develop cavities or gum disease. Most of the time, a root canal is a relatively simple procedure with little or no discomfort involving one to three visits. Best of all, it can save your tooth and your smile.

Above article from mouthhealthy.org

Richardson Dentistry

1231 East Belt Line Road, Suite 103
Richardson, TX 75081
Phone: (972) 690-8617
RichardsonDentistry.com

White Dental Fillings Dentist Richardson TX

No Mercury! No Metals! No Kidding!
Prior to the advent of white (composite) fillings, silver amalgam fillings were the standard filling material used in dental practices. While they are an adequate restoration, amalgams have certain shortcomings. Metal does not bond (stick) well to teeth and can cause small cracks to develop in the teeth over time. Sometimes these cracks will become big enough that they cause a portion of the tooth to break, necessitating more extensive dental work to properly restore (fill) your tooth. In addition, most patients prefer the esthetics of a tooth-colored filling material and simply do not want an ugly black filling in their teeth. Because of this, we only offer modern composite restorations that are strong, natural looking, and contain no metals.

White Dental Fillings Dentist

Richardson Dentistry
1231 East Belt Line Road, Suite 103
Richardson, TX 75081
Phone: (972) 690-8617

Sedation Dentistry Richardson TX

The Complete Range of Sedation Dentistry Options 

While we take great pride in being able to deliver comfortable injections, some patients are naturally anxious at even the thought of a needle. If this sounds like you, we have a variety of options that may help. We offer three levels of sedation: nitrous oxide (laughing gas) sedation, oral sedation, and IV sedation. Nitrous oxide sedation involves inhaling a mixture of oxygen and nitrous oxide, which helps you relax and take your mind off of the work you are having completed. If you choose oral sedation, you take a pill that we dispense to you approximately one hour before your appointment. You reach a level of sedation that allows you to respond to questions but feel relaxed throughout your visit. In addition, our office is one of the few general practices in the area that has an anesthesiologist (MD) who administers our IV sedation while we complete your dental work. This way, the MD is able to monitor your responsiveness and vital signs while we concentrate on your important dental rehabilitation. We look forward to working with you to provide quality dental care in a comfortable, relaxed manner.

Dental Sedation Richardson TX

Richardson Dentistry
1231 East Belt Line Road, Suite 103
Richardson, TX 75081
Phone: (972) 690-8617