David C. Parsons, DDS Blog

The new year is the perfect time to commit to something new. Taking on a new challenge is admirable, and the best way to follow through is to consider carefully what it is you want to do.

If you’re looking for something to try this year, improving your dental hygiene is a great resolution to make. Better oral hygiene can make you look good, feel good, and is possible for anyone. If you want to know where to get started, here’s a guide that might help.

Dental implants are the only tooth replacement method that replaces both the roots and the crown of a missing tooth. These small screws are inserted through the gums and into the jawbone, which makes them a permanent solution. Dental implants are durable and easy to care for as long as you eat a dentist-approved diet, make biannual appointments for checkups and cleanings, and practice good oral hygiene. If you have or are considering getting these restorations, read on to learn about three ways that dental implant success can benefit your smile.

With a good dental insurance plan, you’ll have a much easier time fitting your family’s oral health care into your budget. But exactly what kind of procedures will your insurance help pay for? The exact answer can vary from plan to plan, but many of them do follow a similar structure. Below is a basic outline of the coverage you can expect from the average dental plan.

Do you have temporary veneers or crowns? Have you recently undergone oral surgery? If you need to stick to a soft-food diet for one reason or another, it may seem challenging to put together a meal plan for the week when you have to eliminate many of your favorite ingredients. Fortunately, just because you need to stick to softer foods doesn’t mean you can’t have a nutritious diet. Here are ideas for the time being.

Once you’ve reached your senior years, you might think you deserve some slack on oral care. After all, you’ve worked hard to protect your teeth! Surely you deserve a break at this point? However, the truth is that advanced age increases your risk for specific dental issues. That said, it’s even more important for the elderly to practice good dental hygiene. For more help on the matter, here’s a summary of oral concerns for aging adults and three senior-friendly dental hygiene tips.

If there are a lot of things you’d like to do to enhance your smile, you aren’t alone—dental restorations are becoming increasingly popular, and many patients these days are turning towards solutions like veneers, crowns, bridges, and even Invisalign to boost the confidence behind their smile. But maybe you’re staring into your bathroom mirror and noticing your mouth is already filled with various projects. You’ve already gotten crowns, bridges, and veneers to enhance your smile—can you get Invisalign as well?

If you’re wearing crowns, bridges, or veneers and are thinking about adding Invisalign, you’re in luck—they can all work well in tandem.

It seems like there are more options to straighten your teeth with each passing year, so selecting the option that suits you best can be challenging. Even as clear braces are gaining in popularity, traditional braces still have their own benefits. As you consider your method of treatment, read on to hear from your dentist in Winfield about when traditional, metal braces are still the optimal choice for a straighter smile.

Dental sedation is the use of medication to help patients relax during dental procedures. Though it’s often used for those who suffer from dental fear or anxiety so they can receive the treatment they need without feeling unsafe or on edge, sedation dentistry offers a variety of other benefits. Read on to learn about five ways dental sedation can benefit patients and make their visits to the dentist more pleasant.

Are you tired of hiding your crooked or misaligned teeth every time you speak, smile, or laugh? You no longer have to rely on metal wires and brackets to achieve the straight grin you’ve always wanted. Invisalign orthodontic treatment is an excellent alternative to braces, providing patients with a discreet and more comfortable way to get their desired results. It may sound like the perfect solution for most people, but there are many things you should know before committing to treatment. Read along to find out what they are!   

If you’ve ever felt nervous at the dentist, consider yourself in the majority. In fact, it’s estimated that approximately three-quarters of Americans experience at least mild dental anxiety.

Maybe you’ve heard about a bad experience someone else had at the dentist or the sound of the drill gets to you – whatever the reason, nitrous oxide sedation can enable you to get the treatment you need while you remain calm and collected. Though this invisible gas is highly effective, it’s not for everyone. Keep reading to learn how it works, why it’s helpful, and who is a viable candidate to benefit from it.