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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, 20222 min read

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...

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

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Aug 16, 20223 min read

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...

Is Fluoride Safe for Kids? Learn With Your Irving, Texas General & Family Dentist

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Jul 19, 20223 min read

Is Fluoride Safe for Kids? Learn With Your Irving, Texas General & Family Dentist

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...

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

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Jul 6, 20223 min read

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,...

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

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May 16, 20223 min read

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

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...

Should You Use a Custom Mouth Guard? Restorative & General Dentist in Irving, TX Answers

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Apr 29, 20223 min read

Should You Use a Custom Mouth Guard? Restorative & General Dentist in Irving, TX Answers

Imagine losing a front tooth due to a sports injury, or painfully cracking a tooth due to habitual teeth grinding. The trauma of the...

Preparing for Your Baby’s First Dentist Visit, with Irving & Las Colinas Family and General Dentist

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Apr 18, 20223 min read

Preparing for Your Baby’s First Dentist Visit, with Irving & Las Colinas Family and General Dentist

Here at MacArthur Park Dentistry, we welcome patients of all ages and accommodate the unique needs of every patient! We know that infants...

All About Inlays and Onlays, With General and Restorative Dentist in Irving & Las Colinas TX

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Mar 31, 20222 min read

All About Inlays and Onlays, With General and Restorative Dentist in Irving & Las Colinas TX

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...

Why is Taking Care of Your Mouth Good for the Heart? Irving, TX General & Family Dentist Explains

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Feb 15, 20223 min read

Why is Taking Care of Your Mouth Good for the Heart? Irving, TX General & Family Dentist Explains

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...

How Can You Prevent Baby Bottle Tooth Decay? Irving & Las Colinas, Family & General Dentist Answers!

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Jan 31, 20223 min read

How Can You Prevent Baby Bottle Tooth Decay? Irving & Las Colinas, Family & General Dentist Answers!

Baby teeth may be temporary, but they are incredibly important! They play a big role in a growing child’s speech, digestion, and social...

Why Should Your Mouth Stay Away From Diet Sodas? Learn With Irving, Texas Family & General Dentist

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Jan 14, 20223 min read

Why Should Your Mouth Stay Away From Diet Sodas? Learn With Irving, Texas Family & General Dentist

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...

Resolve to Have a Healthier Smile in 2022! With Irving & Las Colinas General & Restorative Dentist

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Dec 28, 20213 min read

Resolve to Have a Healthier Smile in 2022! With Irving & Las Colinas General & 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...

How Does Diabetes Affect Oral Health? Learn With Your Irving & Las Colinas Family & General Dentist!

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Nov 16, 20213 min read

How Does Diabetes Affect Oral Health? Learn With Your Irving & Las Colinas Family & General 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...

Are Manual or Electric Toothbrushes Better? Your Irving, Texas Family & General Dentist Answers!

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Oct 25, 20212 min read

Are Manual or Electric Toothbrushes Better? Your Irving, Texas Family & General Dentist Answers!

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...

Got Chronic Bad Breath? Have Fresher Breath Every Day, With Family & General Irving, Texas Dentist

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Oct 14, 20213 min read

Got Chronic Bad Breath? Have Fresher Breath Every Day, With Family & General Irving, Texas Dentist

Do you ever feel self conscious about your breath? Bad breath happens to everyone at some point or another, but chronic bad breath (aka...

Do You Have Tonsil Stones? Causes, Symptoms & Treatments, With Irving, TX Family & General Dentist

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Sep 28, 20213 min read

Do You Have Tonsil Stones? Causes, Symptoms & Treatments, With Irving, TX Family & General Dentist

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...

Are All Artificial Sweeteners the Same? Your Irving, TX Family & General Dentist Breaks Them Down

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Aug 30, 20213 min read

Are All Artificial Sweeteners the Same? Your Irving, TX Family & General Dentist Breaks Them Down

Are you trying to cut down on sugar? As dentists and health professionals, we definitely support that choice! But be aware: though many...

Why Was the Pandemic Bad For Our Teeth? Your Irving & Las Colinas Family & General Dentist Explains

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Aug 16, 20213 min read

Why Was the Pandemic Bad For Our Teeth? Your Irving & Las Colinas Family & General Dentist Explains

How has life changed for you in the past 18 months? Have there been any changes to your daily routines and habits? From lockdowns and...

What is Cariogenicity? Learn What Foods Cause Cavities, with Irving, Texas General & Family Dentist

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Jul 26, 20213 min read

What is Cariogenicity? Learn What Foods Cause Cavities, with Irving, Texas General & Family Dentist

cariogenic car·i·o·gen·ic | \ ˌker-ē-ə-ˈje-nik , -ˈjē- \ adjective producing or promoting the development of tooth decay1 Did you...

6 Common Dental Emergencies & What To Do About Them -- Irving, Texas Emergency & Restorative Dentist

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Jul 8, 20213 min read

6 Common Dental Emergencies & What To Do About Them -- Irving, Texas Emergency & Restorative Dentist

Have you ever had a dental emergency and not known what to do? Taking immediate action before visiting your dentist can prevent the issue...