At Mason Dental in Grapevine, we recommend two minutes as a minimum time for brushing your teeth. Most people think they brush that long, but might be surprised if they actually set a timer. Most of us only brush for about a minute, if that. We believe there is always room for improvement, even in something […]
Dental health
Dental Floss: Which Type is Best?
Along with brushing, flossing is the most important thing you can do for healthy teeth and gums. There’s a variety of floss types to choose from. Which one is best for you? It depends. At Mason Dental in Grapevine TX, we’re using this space to summarize what’s available, and what might influence your choice of […]
What Is General Dentistry?
If you explored our website before landing on this blog, you have may noticed the term “general dentistry” on the menu, along with other services. “General dentistry” may sound bland, but it isn’t. At Mason Dental in Grapevine, it’s your assurance that we can diagnose and treat your most essential issues, and ensure your overall […]
Preventative Maintenance For Your Irreplaceable Smile
It sounds a little corny, but it’s true: take care of your teeth and they’ll take care of you. At Mason Dental in Grapevine, we stress preventative dentistry, and want to see each one of our patients for a cleaning and checkup twice a year. There are some very good reasons for seeing us so […]
Restore Or Replace: New Life For Your Damaged Tooth
This post from Mason Dental in Grapevine looks at six cosmetic and restorative dentistry procedures that are used routinely to repair damaged teeth. A Porcelain Veneer These wafer-thin covers can hide a chip or crack or correct the alignment of a tooth that is slightly crooked. A Filling, Inlay, or Onlay This procedure has been […]
Mason Dental – Cosmetic & Family Dentistry Guide To Healthy Tooth Enamel
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
Tooth enamel is one of the strongest substances in the body. But it is non-renewable, so it is essential to take good care of your teeth. Regular brushing and flossing, along with chekcups at Mason Dental in Grapevine, are the best way to do this. One of the best and easiest things to do is […]
Is It Growing In Your Mouth?
Dental plaque can rear its ugly head in your mouth, no matter how meticulous you are with your dental hygiene. In this post from Mason Dental in Grapevine, we’ll discuss plaque and how it can go from being a nuisance to being a serious issue. The plaque process goes something like this: Bacteria naturally occurs […]
Smart Brushing Beats Aggressive Brushing
Most people brush their teeth (at least we hope so). But there are many who brush incorrectly, not realizing it may be contributing to oral problems. So those of us at Mason Dental in Grapevine ar using this space to review some basic brushing issues. First of all, frequency does not make up for incorrect […]
Relieving Your Dental Anxiety At Mason Dental
If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry at Mason Dental in Grapevine. Millions of Americans stress out because they have to see the dentist, so if that sounds like you, you aren’t alone. It is referred to as dental anxiety. There is a more severe […]
3 Reasons Not To Skip A Dental Checkup
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
Life gets busy. Sometimes it seems impossible to keep up with everything you “gotta do”. At Mason Dental in Grapevine, we understand that. But don’t put your dental health at risk by canceling or postponing a checkup because you think it’s less important than the other twenty items on your to-do list. Twice-yearly dental exams […]
