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A Variety of Dentures to Meet Your Needs
With advancements in prosthetic dentistry, patients are now able to wear dentures that are comfortable, natural looking, and long lasting. There are different options to choose from that will meet your individual needs, whether you have a few teeth missing or have lost all of your teeth. the doctor will be able to help you…
Read MoreGood Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
At Berry Family Dentistry Site 1, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. One of the most common ways we recommend to boost your oral health is by improving your diet, because you (and your mouth) truly…
Read MoreWhen should I floss during the day?
A vital step in your oral health routine is flossing. We hope our patients at Berry Family Dentistry Site 1 maintain good oral hygiene, including daily flossing between each visit to our WYLIE, Texas office. A toothbrush is not always enough to get to the hard-to-reach areas of your mouth. When food remains between your…
Read MoreDiet Soda vs. Regular Soda: Which is better for teeth?
When most patients ask the doctor this question, they’re thinking strictly about sugar content — cut out the bacteria-feeding sugar that’s present in regular soda by opting for a diet soda and it will be better for your teeth. That seems logical, right? Well, there’s a bit more to it than that. Let’s take a…
Read MoreThe Start of Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day, has been said to originate with a Catholic priest named Valentine several thousand year ago. Valentine defied the emperor at the time by secretly marrying men and their brides after the emperor had made it illegal to marry. Emperor Claudius II did this because he wanted as…
Read MoreFebruary is Heart Month
The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been established, but there are multiple theories to explain the link between heart disease and periodontal disease. One theory suggests that oral bacteria may affect heart…
Read MoreUsing Sippy Cups Successfully
Congratulations! Your child is beginning to leave her bottle behind and has started to use her first sippy cup. And the best training cup is one that makes the transition from bottle to cup an efficient, timely, and healthy one. The Right Training Cup While a “no spill” cup seems like the perfect choice for…
Read MoreMy gums are inflamed. What can I do?
Inflamed gums are a fairly common dental issue, but unfortunately, many people don’t take the problem seriously enough. If you ignore inflamed gums and continue your usual routine, you could be encouraging a much more severe inflammation problem, and the pain that goes along with that. Fortunately, it is quite easy to relieve inflamed gums…
Read MoreInterproximal Cavities: The Inside Story
Time to brush! So, you make sure you gently brush the plaque off the outside surfaces of your teeth. You want to present a gleaming smile to the world, after all. And you make sure to brush the inside surfaces as well, because who wants to feel a fuzzy patch of plaque every time their…
Read MoreGoing Green for the New Year
Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to help you meet your goal. This is probably the easiest –and most cost effective!—item on our list. If you leave the water running while you…
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