Regular dental check-ups and cleanings at Mason Dental in Grapevine TX are critical for good dental health. However, some people worry because their gums tend to bleed after a thorough cleaning. Is this a problem? Well, it depends. If your gums bleed for a day or two, you don’t need to be concerned. But if […]
Gum Disease
You May Have Gingivitis
This message from Mason Dental in Grapevine is about gum disease, and the threat it could pose to your dental health. Every person’s mouth provides a cozy home for over 600 types of bacteria. If you are vigilant with dental hygiene and have healthy gums, these microbes usually don’t influence your health. However, if you […]
Danger Zone! 5 Signs Of Gum Disease
Here is some important information from Mason Dental in Grapevine: gum disease is a main cause of tooth loss among adults. There is also evidence that it is connected to heart disease. Fortunately, gum disease treatment is fairly straight forward when it’s caught in the early stages. These are among the most common signs of gum […]
Dental Check Up – How Often?
When is the last time you had a dental check-up? At Mason Dental in Grapevine, we recommend a dental check-up every six months. If you have a higher risk for oral diseases, we advise you to receive an examination every four months. Most people are in a medium to low risk category for dental problems. […]
6 Ways To Prepare For Your Dental Procedure
Perhaps general dentistry can be scary, if you think about the drilling of a cavity or even teeth cleaning. Let Mason Dental in Grapevine TX offer 6 ways to prepare yourself mentally, emotionally and physically before your next dental appointment. First, remember our entire team is trained to provide the best care and comfort possible. […]
Preventable: Gum Disease in Grapevine TX
Gum disease is not nearly as common as it once was. Still, one of every ten American adults is likely to get some form of gum disease by the time they’re sixty-four years old. At Mason Dental Cosmetic & Family Dentistry in Grapevine, we provide treatment for gum disease. First things first. Gum disease is […]
How’s Your Brushing? Dental Health in Grapevine
You’ve been doing it since you were little. You switch to auto pilot morning and night and brush for dental health. At Mason Dental in Grapevine, we want to be sure you’re doing it right. Actually, a lot of people tooth brushing mistakes. You may need to tweak your routine to better sustain your dental […]
Gum Disease Prevention and Treatment in Grapevine
Even if you brush and floss your teeth regularly, plaque and tartar gradually accumulates. If not removed, it can irritate the gums and lead to gum disease. At Mason Dental in Grapevine, we treat gum disease, and encourage proper dental hygiene to prevent it in the first place. One of the scary things about gum […]
Swollen Gums?
Categories: Gum Disease
If you are a worried Grapevine resident experiencing inflamed gums or an aching tooth, you’re are not alone. About one third of U.S. adults are affected by tooth decay, according to the CDC, and gum disease plagues one in seven people age 35 to 40.1 Don’t ignore these symptoms, call Mason Cosmetic & Family Dentistry […]
