One of the cornerstones of family dentistry is learning how to protect the smile from damage. The better your habits are, the better your long-term prognosis should be for a healthy, attractive smile. As the old saying goes, prevention is the best medicine. We recognize the value of information and preventive care, and we strive […]
Tooth-brushing is an activity that we are taught as children. From our elementary school years, we are responsible for cleaning teeth and gums. That is a lot of responsibility! Unfortunately, because daily tasks have a way of becoming mundane, the care that we give to the mouth often diminishes over time. It’s only natural. We’d […]
Until recently, tooth loss was a problem that had one solution. If there were a large extent of tooth loss, a dentist would model a denture for the affected arch, or a set of false teeth for complete restoration. If a single tooth was missing, there were (far too many) instances in which no treatment […]
Common Causes of Halitosis Halitosis is a condition that has been the butt of many, many jokes over the years. When it happens to you, it’s not funny at all. No one likes to be on the receiving end of the bad breath, and many of us worry that we may have bad breath but […]
Research has indicated that dental anxiety is a common condition. Approximately 1 person out of every 6 is so frightened of the dentist that they just don’t go. You know what a dangerous habit it can be to postpone dental care. Even if you are that 1 in 6, there is a knowing inside of […]
Sleep is as natural as breathing. It is not something that we expect to struggle with – at least not very often. Interestingly enough, there are millions of people for whom the very act of breathing stands in the way of restful sleep. Let’s look at this problem we call snoring a little more closely. […]
As much as you hear about cosmetic dentistry, you may have the perception that this field is a formal category under the general dentistry umbrella. Not so. At least not formally. Because there is no designation for cosmetic dentistry, one can easily put their aesthetic goals into the wrong hands. Patients of Galleria Dental Aesthetics […]
Tooth loss doesn’t just mean that you lose the portion of tooth structure that you see; it also means that your roots, the hidden anatomy that tethered that tooth to the bone, is also gone for good. The total impact of tooth loss tends to be much greater than a person imagines. Fortunately, because dental […]
Sleep apnea is a condition about which we hear more and more details. This exaggerated snoring condition is nothing new, but it has taken some time to uncover the real risks that are involved in letting this sleep disorder go untreated. It has also taken some time for scientists to develop successful treatment options. Moreover, […]
As a McLean dental office in which cosmetic treatments are the norm, saying that you may not want a Hollywood smile may sound counterproductive to business. There are times, however, when it is necessary to warn patients about going too far with their smile makeover, even if all that is being done is teeth whitening. […]
