Month: May 2015

Does Whitening Floss Really Exist?

Teeth whitening is a multi-billion dollar market. Everybody wants white teeth. They want white teeth because it makes them feel good and it makes others feel good about them. Research on tooth whitening has proven the positive effects it can have on your life. A beautiful white smile reaps many benefits. There are all sorts… Read more »

Dental Bridges

Losing a tooth may not seem like much of a problem until it happens. For instance, you’re simply chewing gum or popcorn and crack! Your tooth cracks and crumbles. Now what? It’s hard to chew and you are in pain. You go to the dentist and they tell you that your tooth is beyond repair…. Read more »

What Do Root Canals And Haunted Houses Have In Common?

For those of you who have never had a root canal, they can be scary. The reason they are scary is because they have developed a bad reputation. Most people think root canals are a very painful procedure when, in fact, they are not any more uncomfortable than getting a tooth filled. If you are… Read more »

The City Of Cowboys And Culture

There is no shortage of things to do in Fort Worth from festivals to museums to rodeos and races. The seventeenth largest city in the United States, Fort Worth has something for everyone. They don’t call it the city of cowboys and culture for nothing. The Forth Worth Cultural District is home to six museums… Read more »

What You Didn’t Know About Dental Crowns: Part III

Perhaps you didn’t know that there was so much to know about dental crowns but we’re not finished yet. There is so much involved in dentistry including behind the scenes research studies, trials, and technological and material designs and inventions. All of it is to benefit the dental patient by making appointments shorter; procedures faster,… Read more »

What You Didn’t Know About Dental Crowns: Part II

When you go to the dentist for a dental crown chances are you are somewhat anxious about the procedure and probably the price. This doesn’t leave you much time to be interested in how a crown is made or what it is made of. Of course you probably already discussed what is was made of… Read more »

What You Didn’t Know About Dental Crowns: Part I

If you are familiar with dental crowns then there are some things you probably already know. For instance, you know that a crown is used to strengthen or replace a damaged tooth. You know crowns are used for implants. You know there are different types of crown materials such as all-ceramic porcelain, porcelain-fused-to-metal, metal, zirconia,… Read more »

Kimbell Art Museum

When you think of getting healthy do you think of spending time in a museum? Probably not. Museums are usually thought of as educational facilities or tourist attractions. But according to research, spending time in a museum can be a great way to relax, recharge, stimulate your imagination, get your creative juices flowing, boost your… Read more »

Questions About Onlays

Dental onlays are not as common as some other dental treatments because not all dental offices offer them. It is the same with inlays. However, they can be a valuable treatment under many circumstances.  Larger than an inlay, but more conservative than a crown, they are often referred to as a three-quarter crown or partial… Read more »

What Restorative Dentistry Can Do For You

Restorative dentistry is the branch of dentistry that deals with the preservation and restoration of your natural teeth. If your teeth are damaged, diseased, or injured, restorative dentistry helps restore them to a healthier state, and to restore their looks and function. Your teeth are important to your health. That is why you brush them,… Read more »