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At Cosmetic & Family Dentistry of Las Colinas in Irving, Texas, we understand the importance of dental hygiene. The rule that has been followed is that you should get your teeth cleaned bi-annually. Professional dental cleaning removes bacteria that cause plaques similar to the way you clean your mouth every time you brush your teeth. However, there is only so much a traditional way of cleaning your teeth can cleanse your mouth free of harmful, plaque forming bacteria. The trend for dental cleanings in the United States is every six months. Why? The main reason is insurance. On the other…

At Cosmetic & Family Dentistry of Las Colinas in Irving, Texas, we know that having your teeth removed for any reason can be scary. Wisdom tooth extraction is a common procedure many adults have to go through. Usually, wisdom teeth appear in about 90% of the population. However, the most pertinent fact about them is to ignore them and allow them to grow and remain. Way back in the day, humans had larger, stronger jaws, and wisdom teeth helped with chewing coarse foods such as raw meat and plants. Also, our ancestors tended to lose teeth at much younger ages,…

Are you in the market because you want that perfect smile? Look no further, at Cosmetic & Family Dentistry of Las Colinas in Irving, Texas we offer a great variety of dentures customized to your smiling needs. We are sure many of you have a lot of questions as to what exactly are dentures. Are they real teeth? Do they stain? Will there be any long-term side effects? Rest assured, dentures behave just like your own natural teeth. Basically, dentures are removable “fake” teeth that can replace missing teeth and help restore your smile. Regardless of the cause of the…

Having that perfect smile is not something unimaginable, infeasible, or even expensive! Now it is possible to even get that perfect smile without missing a perfect Kodak moment with clear braces. Clear braces are discrete and also resistant to discoloration and staining that traditional braces can cause on our teeth. In the modern world, it can be difficult to make time for monthly dental visits or the upkeep of braces, so clear braces will save you that hassle. Also, clear braces have been shown to work about 6 months faster than traditional braces. Whereas most traditional or wired braces require…

Root canal therapy is a fairly common endodontic procedure performed by Dr. Naik at Cosmetic and Family Dentistry of Las Colinas in Irving, Texas. An interesting fact about endodontic treatment is that the term is Greek, end means inside and odont means tooth. The root canal therapy involves fixing any form of tooth, jaw, or neck pain, prolonged sensitivity to heat or cold, tenderness to touch or chewing, discoloration of the tooth, swelling, drainage and tenderness in the lymph nodes, or any nearby bone and gum tissues. At times your orthodontist may diagnose you without these symptoms being present, requiring…

Root canals at Cosmetic & Family Dentistry of Las Colinas in Irving, Texas is a procedure done every day, without any pain, relieving discomfort. The procedure is completed by dental professionals who believe in staying up to date with all the latest technologies and procedures. The staff continuously participates in endodontic education via courses, conferences, and also reading all the latest literature. We follow all rules and regulations as per the American Dental Association (ADA) and the United States laws. The root canal procedure is performed to repair a part of your tooth to save the natural tooth for efficient…

The foods and drinks we put into our body have more of an impact on our health and overall happiness than many people realize. We’ve all been told from an early age to steer clear of candy and super sugary foods, as they can be detrimental to our oral health, but did you know there are a handful of other foods that do more harm than good? It seems there is always a new food trend - whether it be something good for you, or something harmful - making it difficult to keep up with what, exactly, we should be…

Many people think that brushing their teeth twice a day and flossing after every meal is enough to maintain perfect dental health. They do not feel that an annual dental cleaning at their dentist’s is important to ensure that they have healthy gums and teeth. It is no surprise then that more than 80% of Americans have some sort of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease ranges from gum inflammation to damaging infections that affect the soft tissue and the bone supporting your teeth. The bacteria that live in our mouth and causes plaque mostly cause it. Regular brushing and flossing get…

Root canal therapy is probably the most dreaded oral health procedure out there today. However, advancements in dentistry - in particular in regards to root canal therapy - have come a long way over the years. A root canal may be necessary if one or more of your teeth have been damaged or are badly infected. During this procedure your dentist will remove the damaged area of the tooth (the pulp), clean and disinfect it, then fill and seal the area. While this may seem overly complicated, it doesn’t have to be. Root canal therapy is actually one of the…

If you’ve always struggled with slightly discolored or yellow teeth, it may be time to consider teeth whitening. Over the years teeth whitening techniques have advanced in a major way, making it far easier (and more affordable) for people of all different ages to achieve the brilliant white smile they’ve always wanted. Unfortunately, there are lots of harmful and ineffective teeth whitening products on the market today, making it difficult for consumers to tell the difference between which are legit - and which are just a scam. The teeth whitening industry is worth a reported $15 billion, which is why…