Here’s a tip from Mason Dental in Grapevine: If you will be leaving on an extended trip, make sure it won’t interfere with any dental needs. It’s always a good idea to have a checkup with your dentist prior to leaving on long vacations, especially if your trip is taking you to developing areas without …
Hearing that you need a root canal is never welcome news. That’s because root canals are usually associated with pain. That may have been true once upon a time, but at Mason Dental in Grapevine TX, rest assured: root canal therapy is relatively painless, and the benefits far outweigh any drawbacks. Root canals have improved …
Cigarette sales have decreased in the past decade, and at Mason Dental in Grapevine, we won’t kid you: we’re happy about that. But some people have switched to smokeless products, on the misconception that smokeless tobacco is harmless. This is absolutely not true. Regardless of the specific type, this form of tobacco is as deadly …
At Mason Dental Care in Grapevine, we are committed to the dental health of each one of our patients. We want everyone who settles into one of our chairs to have a good experience. But just as important, we want our work to result in healthy teeth and gums that last a lifetime. That is …
There are three dental health issues that affect as many as a third of all Americans. At Mason Dental in Grapevine, we want all of our patients to have healthy teeth and gums. If any of these common issues affect you, tell us. We can do something about it. The problems were identified by the …
In this post from Mason Dental in Grapevine, we’ll look at a traditional tooth replacement option, dental bridges, and see how they stack up against dental implants. While dental bridges have restored smiles for generations of people, they are not without drawbacks. Many people with dental bridges find it difficult to keep them clean, In …
Have you lost teeth? It’s a lot different than when you lost your baby teeth way back in the day. Unfortunately, these don’t grow back. But with a dental implant from Mason Dental in Grapevine, it might seem like a missing tooth has. A dental implant is a titanium post that is permanently placed in …
Everyone wants nice, pearly whites, so we should brush our teeth more often, right? Well, yes – but with a very big caveat from Mason Dental in Grapevine. The trouble with brushing more often is the tendency to brush too aggressively. This can lead to gums receding or pulling away from teeth. You don’t want …
In this post from Mason Dental in Grapevine, we’re going to discuss mouthwash. Many people use mouthwash to freshen their breath and help prevent tooth decay. While some mouthwash has cavity-fighting additives, it should never be used exclusively. Good dental health is centered on regular brushing and flossing. It is important to know what kind …
You may think the most critical thing about flossing is to do it every day, and at Mason Dental in Grapevine TX, we completely agree. But as in most things, there is usually room for improvement, and trying out different types of floss may help you do a better job. The reason that flossing is …
