If you require an oral exam or professional cleaning, make sure that our dentists check to determine if you are properly brushing and flossing your teeth. If you are slacking on your brushing skills for any reason, you will need to brush up on your skills and improve your daily teeth-cleaning procedures. To help you properly brush your teeth, we... read more »
A dental crown is often used to restore the enamel layer of a tooth that has suffered a significant fracture or a large cavity. Crowns are sometimes used in cosmetic dentistry to restore a misshapen, discolored, tooth that appears when the individual smiles. While a dental crown is not directly susceptible to tooth decay, you still need to brush your... read more »
As your child continues to grow, their 20 primary teeth will gradually be replaced by 32 permanent teeth. Of course, this happens in a somewhat irregular progression. Sometimes changes and spaces left by missing teeth can cause multiple permanent teeth to improperly emerge. If this issue isn’t addressed it can increase your child’s chances of suffering dental health conditions like... read more »
Your regularly scheduled dental checkups with Dr. Michael Nguyen and the staff at North Texas Dental in Sherman, Texas, are intended to thoroughly clean your teeth, and identify any developing oral health problems. This very important appointment is essential for maintaining the general health of your mouth. It starts with a dental hygienist who will clean and polish your teeth.... read more »
We encourage you to remember that even though your new dentures are synthetic and can’t decay, it’s important that you take proper care of them to keep the dentures and your smile in good shape. We are pleased to provide you with some useful cleaning tips to help your dentures stay beautiful. -Rinse your dentures after every meal and snack.... read more »
We applaud you for your investment in keeping your family’s smiles healthy, and we invite you to go beyond the traditional oral care habits--such as brushing and flossing--to receive dental sealants. Dental sealants reduce the risk tooth decay, especially in children, by protecting the teeth they cover. Tooth enamel refers to the protective outer layer that covers every tooth, and... read more »
Caring for tooth sensitivity is no cake-walk, but fortunately for those of us in the Sherman, Texas, area, Dr. Michael Nguyen is a specialist. Read on to find out more about how the staff at North Texas Dental can address your tooth sensitivity problems. Caring for tooth sensitivity is one of Dr. Michael Nguyen‘s specialties, and across the years they’ve... read more »
For many people, teeth grinding can be a serious problem. Also referred to as bruxism, teeth grinding can wear and rupture teeth, and it can also develop major headaches and earaches as you sleep, leaving you with a nasty feeling when you awaken. It’s not a disorder that should be ignored, but it is often left untreated. Fortunately, dental oral... read more »
The holidays are fast approaching. Is your smile prepared for the parties, the family holiday pictures, the in-laws you haven’t seen in a year? If not, we can help! The first and easiest way to improve your smile is to improve your brushing habit. Brush twice a day, for 2 full minutes each time. If you find it difficult to... read more »
Caring for your smile is never more important than it is when you are pregnant. Although it can seem less important than other pressing issues for the health of yourself and your baby, your teeth still remain a central part of your life. To avoid drops in your oral health, continue effective oral health care routines while pregnant, including visiting... read more »
