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 …

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 …

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 …

Parents who want their children to develop healthy habits know that they need to set the example. The “Do as I say, not as I do,” approach does not instill confidence in children. If we want our child to exercise, we should get off the couch ourselves. If we want our child to select an …

Dental patients may wonder what would happen if they didn’t seek quality dental care on a regular basis. The answer isn’t pretty. A common result of untreated cavities are abscesses. A tooth abscess is an infection near the root of the tooth or between the gum and the tooth. This collection of pus can be …

There are many simple things that the average Southlake area resident can do to raise their Dental IQ and improve their oral health. One simple lesson involves bacteria, and everyone’s mouth has a lot of it. But, don’t worry, bacteria per se isn’t the problem. Dental problems occur for Grapevine patients when the balance of …

Dental health and a stunning smile depend on much more than simply brushing regularly. In today’s Mason Cosmetic & Family Dentistry post, we present a quick refresher course on important lifestyle practices that affect oral health. You are probably familiar with most of these recommendations, but it is helpful to get a reminder once in …

Chompers. Pearly Whites. Dents. Gnashers. Grill. Here in Grapevine, Texas we have a lot of fun ways to refer to our teeth. And while you can switch up what you call them, you should never switch up a well-engrained oral health routine. Making time in your busy Colleyville or Southlake day to brush and floss …

Why should everyone in Grapevine brush at least twice a day? Let’s take a look at why this is so important. Brushing and flossing is the best way to prevent decay. Brushing with fluoride toothpaste and carefully flossing removes the food from our teeth and inhibits the build up of plaque. If we let food …

In Texas, tooth decay is one of the most common childhood problems, yet tooth decay also affects adults. Mason Cosmetic & Family Dentistry serves people from 35 to 65 years old to help fight tooth decay. Bacteria is a common cause of tooth decay. Bacteria live in your mouth and combine with plaque and acids …