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A dental emergency is a situation that must be immediately attended to by a dental professional. Dental emergencies typically happen because of an accident, injury, or poor oral health. A quality emergency dentist will be able to address all the following dental emergencies: A loose, broken, chipped, or knocked-out tooth Severe, lasting tooth pain Damage to the… Continue reading What to Do in a Dental Emergency

It’s no secret that Halloween candy — or candy any time of the year — can wreak havoc on a child’s teeth. However, many people don’t realize that some types of candy are worse for your teeth than others. Below, a family dentist identifies three particularly damaging types of candy that you may want to… Continue reading A Family Dentist Reveals the 3 Most Harmful Types of Halloween Candy

So your body is getting older. Do your teeth have to get older too? Technically, the answer is yes. However, just like there are ways to keep the rest of your body looking and feeling young, there are ways to stave off the aging of your teeth. Here are some tips from our Smiley Dental… Continue reading How to Have Younger Teeth When You Are Older

Dry socket is an unusual condition that occurs in only 2-5% of patients who get a tooth extraction. It can be pretty uncomfortable, but with the right care, full recuperation is easily doable. Here are some common FAQs about dry socket: What is dry socket? A socket is the hole created when a tooth is… Continue reading Dry Socket FAQs

You know your teeth need a certain dental treatment. The thing is, you are super nervous. We at Smiley Dental and Orthodontics in Dallas Texas and surrounding areas totally get that. We want to do all things possible to make your time with us painless, comfortable and secure.   We have some pretty remarkable resources… Continue reading Sedation Dentistry and Anesthesia Can Set You at Ease

  Your smile is a prized possession, especially because it can help you eat, talk, chew, and even make a first impression. If you’re like many others, you would like to maintain your beautiful and healthy smile so all of these things are possible. Unfortunately, there are little things you do throughout the day that… Continue reading The Harmful Habits to Avoid If You Want a Top-Notch Smile

When you suffer a chip on one of your teeth, the damage might initially seem insignificant. Even if the tooth fails to cause you distress or discomfort, you should still strongly consider having it examined and repaired at Smiley Dental & Orthodontics. The last thing you want to have happen is for the bacteria to… Continue reading A Chipped Tooth Needs the Timely Care of a Professional Dentist

  As the years go by, there are a plethora of things that can dull your smile or cause dental stains. While you might be tempted to turn to the whitening products sold in stores, they might not be potent enough to meet your whitening goals. Some of these products could even prove harmful to… Continue reading Whitening Products Sold in Stores Might Not Be Able to Improve a Deeply Stained Smile

Chances are your kids like to play with army guys but don’t really like brushing their teeth. What they don’t know is that their mouths are like a war zone. We humans are daily exposed to environmental toxins from our food, drinks, kisses and breathing. Teach your children that brushing and flossing teeth is like… Continue reading Plaque Wars and Your Child

Has your dentist suggested that you get a dental crown? Or perhaps you’ve heard the term and want to learn more. Well, you’re in the right place. Here are some FAQs about dental crowns:   What is a dental crown? It’s a covering that resembles a tooth placed over your natural tooth which is designed… Continue reading Dental Crown FAQs