Your teeth, while quite sturdy, are not invincible. The foods and beverages you consume play a significant role in your teeth’s health...

Have you ever done the saltine cracker challenge? If you have, you know that it makes your mouth extremely and intensely dry, making it...

Have you ever had dreams about losing a tooth, or several teeth? They can be quite memorable and even unsettling – and if you’re reading...

What are the most important and most effective at-home dental tools you can use? Simply: a toothbrush, toothpaste and floss! There are...

‘Tis the season for merriment, giving, and gatherings with loved ones – which usually means lots of delicious food and drinks! Red wine,...

If you have a dental bridge, braces, fixed retainers or dentures with retainer bars, you might be wondering how you can still clean...

Water flossing vs. string floss: Which is better? Though some people swear by one or the other, the truth is that there are pros and cons...

Have you ever had a sinus toothache? If you have, you know how uncomfortable, distracting and painful they can be. Fortunately, tooth...

Here at DFW Dental Service, we’ve seen it all – and that includes people who have caused permanent damage to their gums or teeth by using...

Oral thrush, or oropharyngeal candidiasis, is a fungal infection in the mouth caused by a yeast called Candida. Some amounts of Candida...

Does fear of the dentist prevent you from getting the dental care you need? About one-third of American adults have dental anxiety, with...

Habitual teeth grinding, aka bruxism, wears down teeth over time and greatly increases your risk of damaged teeth and gums. Sleep bruxism...

What are the best foods and drinks for a healthy mouth? In general, what’s good for your body is also good for your teeth. For example,...

How much sugar did the average person consume in the 1700s vs. today? And what does our increased sugar consumption do to our oral,...

Would you consider your teeth as living things? It might come as a surprise given how hard they are, but our teeth are indeed living...

Do you know how much bacteria is in the human mouth? Estimates vary between 500 to 700 different species of bacteria, and between 6...

Have you smiled recently? Smiling isn’t always the easiest thing to do, especially after a long and exhausting day. But here’s a fun...

People today consume an astounding amount of sugar – nearly 300% of the recommended amount! Over the past few decades, added sugars in...

Are you a daily coffee drinker? 64% of American adults are! In fact, Americans drink about 400 million cups of coffee every single day....

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...