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The Anatomy of the Human Tooth – With Your General & Restorative Dentist in Irving, Texas

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5 days ago
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The Anatomy of the Human Tooth – With Your General & Restorative Dentist in Irving, Texas

Would you consider your teeth as living things? It might come as a surprise given how hard they are, but our teeth are indeed living things! Human teeth have a unique structure and four distinct types of dental tissue, all of which work together to keep teeth healthy and strong. The three parts that make up a tooth’s structure are: crown, neck and root. The four types of dental tissue are: enamel, dentin, cementum and pulp. Let’s take a closer look into the anatomy of a tooth

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Dental Biofilm and Your Mouth, With Irving, Texas General & Restorative Dentist

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Jan 9
3 min

Dental Biofilm and Your Mouth, With Irving, Texas General & Restorative Dentist

Do you know how much bacteria is in the human mouth? Estimates vary between 500 to 700 different species of bacteria, and between 6 million and 20 million microbes of bacteria in the mouth at any given time! Those billions of bacteria adhere to each other and to surfaces within the mouth – teeth, gums, inner cheeks, tongue, and form a complex, slimy, sticky substance called biofilm. Dental biofilm can actually aid oral health. Besides containing hundreds of varieties of both

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How to Fight Sugar Cravings, With Your Irving, Texas Family & General Dentist

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Oct 31, 2022
4 min

How to Fight Sugar Cravings, With Your Irving, Texas Family & General Dentist

People today consume an astounding amount of sugar – nearly 300% of the recommended amount! Over the past few decades, added sugars in our food and drinks have been linked to drastic spikes in the prevalence of obesity and diabetes in the U.S. Other serious health issues linked with increased sugar consumption include: heart and lung diseases, stroke, cancer, mood disorders like depression, and tooth decay. It is all too easy to default to grabbing a sugar-laden drink or snac

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Is Coffee Good or Bad for Your Mouth? Your Irving, Texas General & Restorative Dentist Explains

Revive Dental

Sep 30, 2022
3 min

Is Coffee Good or Bad for Your Mouth? Your Irving, Texas General & Restorative Dentist Explains

Are you a daily coffee drinker? 64% of American adults are! In fact, Americans drink about 400 million cups of coffee every single day. All of that daily coffee consumption begs the question: What does drinking coffee do to our mouths? And, is coffee good or bad for oral health? The answer depends largely on how you drink your coffee. Are you a fan of americanos, frappuccinos, lattes, cappuccinos, or do you take your coffee black? Do you drink one or two cups of coffee in the

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What is a Sinus Lift, and Why Might I Need One? Irving, TX Implant & Restorative Dentist Explains

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Sep 2, 2022
2 min

What is a Sinus Lift, and Why Might I Need One? Irving, TX Implant & Restorative Dentist Explains

If you plan to get a dental implant, you might be told that you need a sinus lift surgery first. But what exactly is a sinus lift, and why is it needed? We want to provide you with all the details you need to feel informed and confident as you prepare for your sinus lift procedure. Ahead, we’ll answer frequently asked questions about sinus lift surgery. What is a Sinus Lift? A sinus lift (aka sinus augmentation) is a procedure that lifts the floor of the existing sinus membra

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How To Avoid Dry Socket After Tooth Extraction -- With Family & General Dentist in Irving, Texas

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Aug 16, 2022
3 min

How To Avoid Dry Socket After Tooth Extraction -- With Family & General Dentist in Irving, Texas

After your dentist extracts a tooth, a blood clot forms to fill the empty area left behind by the removed tooth. This blood clot provides a protective barrier between the mouth and the exposed nerves and bone underneath, until the gum tissue heals and closes over the extraction site. But in some cases, the blood clot becomes dislodged before the gum tissue heals – a painful condition called alveolar osteitis, or dry socket. In the absence of a blood clot, the extraction site

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How Much Fluoride is Safe for Children? With Family & General Dentist in Irving, Texas Explains

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Jul 19, 2022
3 min

How Much Fluoride is Safe for Children? With Family & General Dentist in Irving, Texas Explains

Fluoride is found in many foods and drinks, our communities’ public drinking water, and in most of the oral care products we use. It is a mineral that is found naturally in all water sources, in soil, and even in the air. Decades of research shows that fluoride safely and effectively helps prevent tooth decay by making tooth enamel stronger and more resistant to cavity-causing acids. Some still question whether or not fluoride is safe for young children – we’re here to help a

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How Does Fluoride Protect Our Teeth? Your Family & General Dentist in Irving, Texas Explains

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Jul 6, 2022
3 min

How Does Fluoride Protect Our Teeth? Your Family & General Dentist in Irving, Texas Explains

What is Fluoride? Fluoride (pronounced “floor-eyed”) is a naturally occurring mineral found nearly everywhere on earth – in air, soil, water, and in many foods and drinks. Nicknamed “nature’s cavity protector,” fluoride significantly decreases the risk of dental cavities by strengthening tooth enamel. The Fluoride Discovery In the 1930s, scientists discovered that people who drank water with naturally occurring fluoride levels of or greater than 1 part fluoride per 1 million

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Healing Gum Disease with Scaling and Root Planing, With General & Family Dentist in Irving, Texas

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May 16, 2022
3 min

Healing Gum Disease with Scaling and Root Planing, With General & Family Dentist in Irving, Texas

Have you been told you have gum disease? Gum disease is all too common, with nearly 50% of all American adults suffering from some stage of the disease. If left untreated, it can worsen and have serious consequences, such as chronic bad breath, deterioration of the jaw bone, tooth loss, and even heart or lung disease via the spread of oral bacteria in the bloodstream. Fortunately, gum disease is also very preventable and treatable! The first step to preventing gum disease is

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What Can Custom Mouth Guards Do For You? Irving, Texas General & Restorative Dentist Explains

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Apr 29, 2022
3 min

What Can Custom Mouth Guards Do For You? Irving, Texas General & Restorative Dentist Explains

Imagine losing a front tooth due to a sports injury, or painfully cracking a tooth due to habitual teeth grinding. The trauma of the injury would be distressing enough on its own, but simple enjoyments and daily routines like eating, speaking and smiling would also be affected. In many cases, dental injury is preventable with mouth guards! Mouthguard Uses Sports & Recreation: Teeth are extremely vulnerable to damage when they are not properly protected while playing contact s

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When Should My Baby Have Their First Dentist Visit? With Irving, Texas Family & General Dentist

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Apr 18, 2022
3 min

When Should My Baby Have Their First Dentist Visit? With Irving, Texas Family & General Dentist

Here at Revive Dental of Irving, we welcome patients of all ages and accommodate the unique needs of every patient! We know that infants and toddlers require a special approach to dental care, and that the very first visit can seem intimidating to both parent and child. Not to worry – ahead, we’ll walk you through all the whens, whys, hows and whats about your baby’s first dental appointment! When and Why Should Babies Go to the Dentist? The American Academy of Pediatric Den

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All About Inlays and Onlays, With General and Restorative Dentist in Irving, Texas

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Mar 31, 2022
2 min

All About Inlays and Onlays, With General and Restorative Dentist in Irving, Texas

You've heard of dental fillings and crowns, but have you heard of inlays and onlays? In the past, dental crowns were always the go-to solution for restoring teeth too damaged to be repaired with fillings. But today, there are intermediary options: Inlays and Onlays. What are Inlays and Onlays? Inlays and onlays (also known as indirect fillings) are strong, durable tooth restorations that are custom made to repair a tooth, and are great options for restoring teeth with medium

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The Link Between Heart and Mouth; Celebrating #HeartMonth with Irving, TX Family & General Dentist

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Feb 15, 2022
3 min

The Link Between Heart and Mouth; Celebrating #HeartMonth with Irving, TX Family & General Dentist

February is American Heart Month! We all know that a healthy diet and regular exercise are great for a healthy heart, but here’s a lesser known fact: your oral health has a big impact on your heart health, too! People with periodontal (gum) disease may be two times more likely to develop heart disease compared with people with healthy gums. How are oral health and heart health linked? Two interconnected factors: inflammation and the spread of oral bacteria through the bloodst

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Irving, Texas Residents Ask: What is Baby Bottle Tooth Decay? Learn With Family & General Dentist

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Jan 31, 2022
3 min

Irving, Texas Residents Ask: What is Baby Bottle Tooth Decay? Learn With Family & General Dentist

Baby teeth may be temporary, but they are incredibly important! They play a big role in a growing child’s speech, digestion, and social development, and also serve as placeholders that help guide adult teeth into their correct positions. And because they’re so important to a young child’s health and development, it is very important to prevent cavities in baby teeth. WHAT IS BABY BOTTLE TOOTH DECAY? Tooth decay in infants and toddlers is called baby bottle tooth decay (also c

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Is Diet Soda Better For Oral Health Than Regular Soda? Irving, Texas General, Family Dentist Answers

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Jan 14, 2022
3 min

Is Diet Soda Better For Oral Health Than Regular Soda? Irving, Texas General, Family Dentist Answers

Diet sodas may be a tempting choice for people seeking to cut down on sugar and calorie intake, but the truth is that “diet” sodas may just be an empty promise. Studies suggest that diet sodas actually cause weight gain and other unwanted health issues. And due to their high acidity, diet sodas are just as damaging to tooth enamel and oral health as regular sodas. DIET SODA VS. REGULAR SODA FOR ORAL HEALTH? One might think that diet sodas are better for teeth than regular sod

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Make Having a Healthy Smile Your New Year's Resolution! Irving, Texas Family & Restorative Dentist

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Dec 28, 2021
3 min

Make Having a Healthy Smile Your New Year's Resolution! Irving, Texas Family & Restorative Dentist

Have you been thinking about choosing a New Year’s resolution lately? Among the most common New Year’s resolutions are ones related to health – eating healthier, exercising more, losing weight, etc. But one important health-related goal most people don’t consider is the resolution to have a healthier smile! Why Should You Resolve to Have a Healthier Smile in 2022? A healthy mouth is incredibly important to your overall health. Numerous studies show that poor oral health is li

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Living With Diabetes? Tips To Keep Your Mouth Healthy, With Irving, Texas General & Family Dentist

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Nov 16, 2021
3 min

Living With Diabetes? Tips To Keep Your Mouth Healthy, With Irving, Texas General & Family Dentist

November is National Diabetes Month, and we want to do our part in raising awareness of the effects of diabetes on oral health! An unfortunate truth about living with diabetes is that the disease increases the risk of developing a number of oral health issues, like gum disease, tooth decay (aka cavities), thrush, and more. But fortunately, it is also true that with a bit of extra TLC, you can take control of your oral health, and have a happy, healthy mouth! Diabetes and Your

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Manual vs. Electric: Which Toothbrush is Better? Learn With Irving, Texas General & Family Dentist

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Oct 25, 2021
2 min

Manual vs. Electric: Which Toothbrush is Better? Learn With Irving, Texas General & Family Dentist

Do you use an electric toothbrush or a regular one? Does one type seem like it cleans your teeth better than the other? The truth is that both manual and electric toothbrushes are great at cleaning your teeth effectively, as long as they are used properly! That said, there are several pros and cons that may make one type a better choice for you over the other. Let’s take a look! Manual Toothbrush Pros: Affordable and easy to replace - Standard toothbrushes are widely availabl

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How Fresh is Your Breath? Tips For Fresher Breath From General & Family Dentist in Irving, Texas

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Oct 14, 2021
3 min

How Fresh is Your Breath? Tips For Fresher Breath From General & Family Dentist in Irving, Texas

Do you ever feel self conscious about your breath? Bad breath happens to everyone at some point or another, but chronic bad breath (aka halitosis, or oral malodor) is a glaring warning sign that you need to make some changes to your oral health routine! Common Causes of Bad Breath The first step to getting rid of chronic bad breath is to figure out what is causing it. Sometimes the cause is obvious, such as not brushing or flossing daily. But sometimes the cause of chronic ba

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Are Tonsil Stones Giving You Bad Breath? Learn More with General & Family Dentist in Irving, Texas

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Sep 28, 2021
3 min

Are Tonsil Stones Giving You Bad Breath? Learn More with General & Family Dentist in Irving, Texas

Have you ever seen white-ish or yellow-ish lumps that look like they are embedded in the back of your throat? These are likely tonsil stones (also called tonsilloliths), which are hardened deposits of debris and bacteria buildup in the craggy crevices of the tonsils. Tonsil stones are fairly common, and often treatable at home. Causes of Tonsil Stones Tonsil stones form when bacteria and material like dead cells, food debris, mucus and saliva get trapped in the tonsil crypts

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