Oral Health

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 […]

This post from Mason Dental in Grapevine focuses on a problem experienced by many people, bad breath. Bad breath, or halitosis, has several causes. The most common is inadequate oral hygiene. Often, halitosis develops midday due to the inability to brush teeth between meals. Small food fragments on the teeth, gums, and tongue grow bacteria. […]

Plaque is that sticky, filmy stuff that forms on teeth. It is the main cause of tooth decay and gum disease. For the best dental health, the team at Mason Dental in Grapevine reminds all of our patients to brush and floss their teeth twice a day. Plaque forms when foods with sugars and starches […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]