Questions about certain oral health topics are repeatedly asked in our office. The following are commonly asked questions. If you have a question that is not adequately addressed here, please call or e-mail and we will do our best to answer your inquiries. info@dentistdallastx.com

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Do you accept Insurance? Yes. We accept all “freedom of Choice” insurance policies. A freedom of choice policy lets you choose your dentist as opposed to an HMO or PPO type of policy where you are given a list of dentists who are under contract. With the latter two programs, the insurance company sets the quality of care, not the patient. We will be happy to help you determine what type of insurance you have.

Do you accept Referrals? Yes. Many of our new patients are sent to us by satisfied patients.

How often should I receive a routine dental checkup? The American Dental Association’s protocol for a healthy adult calls for routine cleaning and checkup every 6 months. We find it best to set a patient’s routine checkup based on his/her personal needs. The majority of our patients get a cleaning and checkup every 6 months. Those with a periodontal condition will often have their teeth cleaned more frequently while others that have never had decay of calculus buildup might be on a one year recall.

Are X-rays dangerous? We’ve come a long way with x-rays. Although it is always wise to keep radiation exposure to a minimum, x-rays are a wonderful tool in dentistry. Modern x-ray machines are highly filtered, low output machines. You should not be concerned about dental radiation. The benefits provided by routine x-ray screening far outweigh any perceived hazard.

What is cosmetic dentistry? Cosmetic Dentistry is that field of dentistry that enhances your smile. We can change the length, width, contour, position and shade of your teeth. We can alter your gum line so that you don’t have a gummy smile. We can balance your teeth so that your smile is in harmony with your facial characteristics. We can replace missing teeth and we can place restorations with tooth colored materials. All this is possible because of the modern materials utilized in dentistry today. Cosmetic Dentistry creates a beautiful smile which is an integral part of a beautiful face.

What is Bruxism? Bruxism is the habit of grinding your teeth while you sleep. Little is known about why we grind our teeth but we do know that it is quite common and very destructive. Bruxism can cause tooth mobility, periodontal disease, abfractions (a groove on the neck of the tooth next to the gum tissue), fractured teeth,  Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) dysfunction and muscle spasm of the muscles of mastication.

Can Bruxism be treated? Yes. As with most therapy, a thorough diagnosis is the starting point.  Treatment varies greatly from patient to patient. Bruxism is often corrected by nothing more than minor adjustment to the occlusion (how the teeth fit together) and fabrication of a comfortable appliance for you to wear at night.
 

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