In today’s fast-paced world, many once-familiar tools for everyday living have become obsolete. Online search has replaced the paper phone book. Telephone answering machines have gone the way of manual typewriters. Even iPods are gathering dust, replaced by music apps on smart phones. And what about the humble toothbrush? Has something flashier and more advanced […]
Oral Health
Preventive Dentistry At Mason Dental
Are you a parent of young children? Do you want protect their dental health? Perhaps you have a beautiful smile and want to prevent tooth decay. Many Grapevine people have a mouth full of fillings and don’t want to add another one to their collection. At Mason Dental in Grapevine, we have a prevention-oriented philosophy […]
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 […]
Foaming At The Mouth: Dental Health in Grapevine
In today’s post, let’s discuss some details about brushing your teeth. The team at Mason Dental Cosmetic & Family Dentistry in Grapevine reminds you, it’s an essential part of your dental health. One key to activating the value of toothpastes is creating foam when thoroughly brushing. You can work up a good foam by pre-wetting […]
The Cure, Not the Cause: Root Canals in Grapevine
Too many people see a dentist’s office as a painful and scary place. At Mason Dental in Grapevine, we dispel that image with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Even so, when patients hear they need a root canal, a lot of them are going to get tense. It doesn’t need to be that way. Patients […]
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 […]
Ouch! Are Your Teeth Sensitive?
Categories: Oral Health
For those of you in the Grapevine area who feel pain when you sip your morning coffee or who cringe each time you brush or floss, Mason Dental – Cosmetic & Family Dentistry is here for you. Dr. Scott Mason has been treating this common issue since 1993. The first line of defense against tooth […]
Is Your Mouth Sore Something Serious?
Categories: Oral Health
As a dentist, one of my roles is to help you take care of your mouth. Some of my patients have troubles with mouth sores, thus the topic of today’s post. If you have a mouth sore that lasts more than a week or two; it is critical to come in for an exam. Mouth […]
Find A Few Minutes To Floss
Categories: Oral Health
One common excuse often given by people who don’t floss is that the practice is difficult to fit into their daily schedule. If you’ve found this to be true, and feel like you are too busy to floss, here are some suggestions for when to fit this essential dental health habit into your day. The […]
Protect Teeth From Cracks
Categories: Oral Health
Ouch! No Grapevine dental patient wants the pain and inconvenience of a cracked tooth, so today in the Mason Cosmetic & Family Dentistry dental blog we are going to focus on how to avoid this preventable problem. The first thing to remember is that avoiding a cracked tooth is not rocket science; you should steer […]
