At Mason Dental in Grapevine, we want to see each one of our patients for a cleaning and checkup twice a year. Most of the time we try to get you to schedule your next appointment even as you leave the office from your latest one. There are some very good reasons for that. Along […]
Oral Health
Bleeding Gums After Your 6-Month Cleaning?
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 […]
What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer
Every checkup at Mason Dental in Grapevine TX includes a screening for oral cancer. Oral cancer refers to cancers in the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. Oral cancer is about as serious as it gets. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 39,000 people will be diagnosed with it this year. Consider this sobering […]
Been A While Since You Had Your Teeth Cleaned?
How long has it been since your last cleaning from a dental hygienist? You don’t have to answer that. At Mason Dental in Grapevine TX, we provide thorough cleanings and checkups to ensure they have healthy teeth and great smiles. We are devoted to giving each patient personalized care in our state-of-the-art office. Maintaining your […]
Regular Cleanings And Heart Health
Visiting Mason Dental in Grapevine TX for a dental checkup and cleaning every six months may seem inconvenient sometimes, but you may benefit in ways you’d never imagine. A recent study showed that people who had their teeth professionally cleaned at least once every two years were 24 percent less likely to have a heart […]
Questions To Ask Your Dentist
Sometimes people research their mechanic or hairdresser more thoroughly than their dental professional. Shouldn’t your dental care be far more important than the condition of your car or the style of your hair? At Mason Dental in Grapevine, we’re happy to answer questions about all facets of dentistry. You probably have questions about the types of […]
Calming Root Canal Fears
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 […]
Smokeless Is Not Harmless For Grapevine Tobacco Chewers
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 […]
Our Standard Of Excellence
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 […]
Gently Now (Protect Your Gums When You Brush)
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 […]
