Teeth cleaning by a professional might seem daunting, especially when you see the variety of tools they use. But rest assured, your prophy appointment, also known as a prophylaxis appointment, is just about cleaning your teeth and preserving your oral health. It’s not a painful process and will help to reduce your risks for gum… Continue reading Does Teeth Cleaning Hurt? What to Expect At Your Prophy Appointment
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How Long Does Dental Bonding Last?
Dental bonding is a great way to improve the appearance of chipped, worn, or damaged teeth. It can even be used to cover exposed roots. But tooth bonding isn’t a permanent solution. How long bonding lasts depends on several factors. How Long Does Dental Bonding Last on Average?
Understanding Dental Veneers: How Long Do Veneers Last?
If you’ve considered cosmetic dentistry, you’ve probably wondered about veneers. More specifically, you want to know how long veneers last before deciding. With so many celebrities getting them for perfect smiles, it might seem like the ideal solution for gaps, damaged teeth, severe stains, and more. But veneers aren’t permanent. And there’s more to know.… Continue reading Understanding Dental Veneers: How Long Do Veneers Last?
How to Become a Dentist and Dental School Requirements
The journey to becoming a dentist is highly rewarding, especially when you finish dental school and start seeing your patients’ smiling faces. However, to join the ranks of oral health experts worldwide, you will need to undergo several courses and, of course, choose your specialty. Before Entering Dental School
The History of Dental Implants
Dental implants are a permanent solution to restoring lost teeth, and have become a common treatment performed by implant dentists in recent years. However, the treatment can be traced back hundreds of years, where tooth replacements were performed as long ago as the Ancient Egyptian era. There is historical evidence to suggest that the Ancient… Continue reading The History of Dental Implants
Smile Confidently With Dental Veneers
There’s nothing like the feeling of self-consciousness that can rob you of your smile. Feeling insecure or uncomfortable with your smile can have a strong influence on your attitude, your mood, and your interactions with those around you. Since so much of our communication is non-verbal, others must rely on our facial expressions and smiles… Continue reading Smile Confidently With Dental Veneers
When is root canal treatment recommended?
For many patients the very words “root canal” can feel overwhelming. However, improved technology and instrumentation has allowed Dr. Robert D. Maxey and Dr. Cecil F. George, Jr. to perform this procedure in less time and with less consternation than ever before. A root canal is a procedure, one of the dental services in Grand Prairie we offer, is… Continue reading When is root canal treatment recommended?