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YES! X-rays have been used in dentistry for a long time, and the amount of radiation has significantly decreased with advances in technology. While there is risk in every health diagnostic procedure at Berry Family Dentistry Site 1, the benefits must outweigh the risks. Dental X-rays do indeed fall into this category. X-rays are exposed…

Women using medication to treat a variety of medical conditions are often unaware of the potential side effects. One common side effect of medications such as blood pressure medication, birth control pills, antidepressants, and cancer treatments is dry mouth. The technical term for dry mouth is xerostomia. Xerostomia can lead to undesirable effects in the…

It’s peak cold and flu season, a time to be especially conscious about your health. We have some suggestions to help you navigate this contagious time of year, with bonus tips for a healthy smile. Wash Up!  Bacteria and viruses can live for hours and even days on non-porous surfaces like doorknobs, phones, and keyboards.…

If the scariest part of Halloween in WYLIE, Texas is trying to figure out which treats are braces-friendly and which treats are braces-frightful, we have a fiendishly simple suggestion to help keep your brackets and wires safe from harm: ghost any treats which are chewy, crunchy, hard, or sticky! It’s no mystery how certain candies…

It’s great that you’re enthusiastic about your dental health! Here are some tips from the doctor and our team to make sure you are getting the most out of your brushing by avoiding common mistakes. Choose the right brush In almost every case, a soft brush provides the right amount of bristle-strength to clean your…

When it comes to gum disease and your child, it’s a good news/bad news situation. The very good news is that children rarely suffer from advanced gum disease, or periodontitis. The not-so-good news? Early gum disease, called gingivitis, is unfortunately an all-too-common childhood problem. How to Prevent Gingivitis Childhood gingivitis has the same causes and…

October’s here! A month when we celebrate the beauty of fall, the taste of pumpkin spice, the fun of Halloween in WYLIE, Texas, and the healthy smiles which orthodontic treatment makes possible! Because October is Orthodontic Health Month, and it’s a great time to talk about how your orthodontist helps you create not just a…

The third molars have long been known as your “wisdom teeth,” because they are the last teeth to erupt from the gums – usually sometime during the late teens to early twenties. This is a time in life that many consider an “age of wisdom”; hence the term, “wisdom teeth.” Extracting the third molars does…

The average adult has 32 teeth, a combination of molars, canines, and incisors. By middle age, however, most adults are missing at least one tooth due to an injury, decay, or gum disease. Though many people choose to forgo tooth replacement, the doctor and our team at Berry Family Dentistry Site 1 will tell you…