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 »

Drinking acidic beverages on a regular basis, eating acidic foods regularly, and struggling to maintain good oral hygiene can cause an acidic and unhealthy environment in your mouth. This can gradually start to demineralize your tooth enamel, making you more likely to experience tooth decay and tooth sensitivity. Fortunately, exposing your teeth to fluoride helps refortify these microscopic minerals in... read more »

Your tooth enamel is made up of microscopic mineral structures that are so densely packed that they give your teeth the toughness needed to bite and chew food. Healthy tooth enamel is also strong enough to keep the bacteria in your mouth from forming cavities. Unfortunately, the pervasive nature of the bacteria in your mouth, along with the acidic foods... read more »