How do you measure dental success? A check-up with no cavities? A perfect smile? A crown that looks as natural as the surrounding teeth? To your dentist at Mason Dental in Grapevine, it could mean all those things and more. For a child, dental success could be defined as a childhood free of cavities, learning dental […]
General Dentistry
Go Back In Time: Dental Implants in Grapevine
So you’ve lost a tooth or two, and are reluctant to smile because of the gaps. If only you could go back in time and reclaim your full-toothed smile! Guess what? With implants from Mason Dental in Grapevine, you can! For most people, a dental implant is the perfect replacement for both the root and […]
Cosmetic Dentistry vs. General Dentistry
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry
Hello, I’m Dr. Scott Mason. Welcome to my Grapevine cosmetic dentistry blog. Today’s article focuses on the difference between general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry. General dentists in Grapevine are dedicated to preventing and treating oral disease such as cavities and gum disease. When a problem is diagnosed, let’s say, a cavity between two teeth, a […]
Beware Of An Acidic Diet
Categories: General Dentistry
You may not think of a tooth as a body part that fluctuates in strength. Our teeth seem to have a steady hardness and dependably grind food whenever we need them. However, teeth are dynamic organisms with chemical processes that occur continually. The protective enamel that covers the softer interior is made of minerals. Enamel […]
Do You Eat A Smile-Healthy Diet?
Categories: General Dentistry
Today’s message explains how specific foods and eating behaviors affect our teeth. The Sugar Problem Sugars get converted by bacteria in the mouth to acids. It is the acids that begin to assault enamel and initiate decay for people of all ages. Fruits have high water content which can dilute the effects of the sugars […]
Have You Thanked Your Dental Assistant Lately?
Categories: General Dentistry
Your dental practice would be a very different place if it weren’t for the experienced dental assistants who work there. Today in our Grapevine, Texas dental blog, we would like to highlight the importance of these hard workers who are often taken for granted. Dental assistants make your dental appointment much more effective, efficient, and […]
The Mason Cosmetic & Family Dentistry Guide To Dental X-Rays
Categories: General Dentistry
Don’t know a periapical from a bitewing? Today’s Grapevine dental blog takes a look at dental x-rays. Panoramic If you have ever stood in a huge camera and struggled to stay motionless while an automated camera made one slow pass around your head, then you have had a panoramic x-ray taken of your mouth. These […]
Have You Thanked Your Dental Assistant Lately?
Categories: General Dentistry
Your Grapevine dental practice would be a very different place if it weren’t for the experienced dental assistants who work there. Today in our Grapevine, Texas dental blog we would like to highlight the importance of these hard workers who are often taken for granted. Dental assistants make your dental appointment much more effective, efficient, […]
Stick Out Your Tongue!
Categories: General Dentistry
As health professionals, we know that Grapevine dentists diagnose and treat conditions of the teeth and gums, but we sometimes overlook the importance of the tongue. Have you ever considered all the amazing things your tongue can do? It helps us talk, perceive the texture and flavor of food, chew, and swallow. This strong and […]
Mason Cosmetic & Family Dentistry Patients Have A Choice In Dental Fillings
Categories: General Dentistry
With all the talk in Grapevine of multi-procedure smile makeovers involving veneers, porcelain crowns, bridges, teeth whitening, dental implants, and invisible braces, sometimes the traditional dental filling is overlooked. If a cavity progresses no further than a filling, Texas cosmetic dental patients can avoid more extensive and invasive treatments. Today, let’s talk about dental fillings. […]
