Have friends or family members mentioned to you that dentures may make a wonderful solution for your tooth loss but your ideas of this dental prosthetic make you think you would gladly choose anything else to solve your concerns? We recognize that patients often have negative preconceived notions about this teeth replacement solution. To address this problem […]
Dental Bonding: Frequently Asked Questions
You may have heard the word “composite” before – it’s what we use in both bonding and fillings. This synthetic resin material is moldable. We can even match its color to your surrounding tooth or teeth. Thanks to composite, we offer dental bonding to repair minor aesthetic damage that disrupts the beauty and uniformity of […]
How Realistic Do Porcelain Veneers Look?
When it comes to cosmetic dental treatment, success lies in discretion—the best enhancements are those that bring out your smile’s natural beauty, rather than obviously adding to it. The beauty of porcelain veneers, or “the instant smile makeover,” is that they are made from advanced materials designed specifically to mimic your healthy, natural tooth structure. […]
Whitening Candidates: Is This Treatment for You?
You are aware that teeth whitening is a cosmetic treatment that can brighten your teeth. However, you may not be quite sure whether this treatment is for you. Rather than relying on what you can dig up online or what friends or family members tell you, we encourage you to learn more from us – […]
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Tooth-Colored Dental Fillings
Unless you’re sensitive to mercury or other metals, your filling may be comprised of metal amalgam, especially if it’s been a while since you’ve had your tooth restored. These days, however, we prefer to use acrylic composite resin to create tooth-colored dental fillings that look and perform better than more traditional metal amalgam ones. The […]
Answering Questions About Bruxism
While good dental hygiene can help you prevent the most common dental health issues, like tooth decay and gum disease, other conditions might not be as simple to prevent. In some instances, you might be endangering your teeth without even realizing it, especially if you experience bruxism (consistently grinding your teeth). If you catch yourself […]
How Sugar Causes Cavities
Were you always warned by your parents about sugar and cavities? Would they talk about how eating too much candy could rot your teeth, especially if you didn’t brush your teeth before going to bed? Those slightly vague warnings may have been effective as a child, but as an adult, you might be more interested […]
Quiz: Dealing with a Dental Emergency
At some point, many of us will be faced with a dental emergency. This involves any sudden discomfort or injury involving the oral cavity. Fortunately, there are many ways of addressing the immediate discomfort of an emergency situation. From there, you can visit the dentist to receive the restorative solution you need. […]
Gum Disease and Hormones Share a Link
Hormonal fluctuations can affect a woman’s dental health. Surges and depletions of the normal amount of varying hormones can affect the body’s response to toxins from plaque buildup. Unfortunately, this leads to higher rates of periodontal disease (gum disease). Garland dentist, Dr. Vi Mai will explain hormonal irregularities and their link to gum disease for […]
My Child Grinds Her Teeth. What Do I Do?
When most of our patients think about teeth grinding, they view it as a response to stress. What not everyone realizes is that adults are not the only ones who can be affected by this destructive habit. Dr. Vi Mai, a family dentist in Garland, TX, points out that grinding one’s teeth, a condition called […]
