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 […]
Oral Health
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 […]
Mouthwash Facts In Grapevine
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 […]
Fun Floss Facts
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 […]
7 Ways To Fix A Tooth
In a perfect world, each of your teeth would stay healthy, strong, and brilliantly white throughout your life. The truth is, however, that most people will need to restore a tooth at some point. At Mason Dental in Grapevine, we’re here for you. A tooth can be compromised by decay, enamel erosion, a chip or […]
Save Your Breath
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. […]
