Today in the Dallas dental blog we are going to talk about stomatitis. Stomatitis is dental-speak for something very common: non-specific irritations found in the mouth. Stomatitis is typically caused by cold sores, gum disease, or even from biting the…
At Dr. Howard Kessner General, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry, our goal is preventing dental problems and keeping our patients’s smiles healthy and beautiful. We provide general and family dentistry at our Dallas dental practice. Adult Dental Health As a general…
Periodontal disease, also called gum disease, is inflammation or infection of the gums. For the most part, periodontal disease is preventable. This condition is so widespread in the US that it has been called a ‘health crisis’ by the ADA.…
Some men and women who lose a posterior tooth question whether to replace it. After all, it doesn’t show when you smile and there are other teeth to take over the chewing functions. Why not avoid the cost to replace…
Today’s post focuses on a problem experienced by many people – bad breath. Bad breath, or halitosis, has several causes. The most frequent cause is inadequate oral hygiene. Often, halitosis develops midday arising from the inability to brush teeth between…
Today’s post is for people who are disheartened because they haven’t been successful at making some changes that will benefit their oral health. We want to urge you to keep trying and assure you that the team of dental professionals…
Cigarette sales at most Dallas stores have decreased in the past decade, but some tobacco consumers have switched to smokeless products. There is a common misconception (especially among teens) that smokeless tobacco is harmless. This is absolutely not true. Regardless of…
Many Dallas residents are afraid to go to the dentist. For some individuals with dental anxiety, it’s because they had a painful experience at the dentist when they were young. Others fear needles or a perceived lack of control. Another…
Every person’s mouth provides a cozy home for over 600 types of bacteria. If you are committed to oral hygiene and have healthy gums, these microbes usually don’t impact your health. However, if you have gum disease, bacteria can enter…
At Dr. Howard Kessner General, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry in Dallas we are concerned not only with the your dental health, but also with how it influences your overall physical health and well-being. In this post we look at the…
