Under-diagnosed and all-too-often ignored, sleep apnea is a serious condition that requires diagnosis and treatment for relief. Are you unknowingly suffering from the sleep disorder that affects some 18 million Americans? Left untreated, the condition has been linked to serious heart conditions and even premature death. Read on to learn about the symptoms, causes and, most importantly, the treatment for sleep apnea.
21st Century Dental of Irving Blog
Sleep Apnea in Irving: Know Your Treatment Options
May 4, 2016
Importance of Oral Cancer Screening in Irving
April 11, 2016
Oral cancer affects over 48,000 Americans each year, resulting in an alarming death rate of roughly one person per 24 hours. With nearly 9,600 Americans dying each year from oral cancer, we want to raise awareness about the cancer and the importance of regular cancer screenings. The death rate and long term prognosis for those with oral cancer continues to rise due to lack of education about the cancer. Not to mention, oral cancer doesn’t produce noticeable signs in its early stages. As a result, oral cancer is usually not diagnosed until it has reached the later stages or spread to other areas of the body. Thankfully, you can benefit from an oral cancer screening in Irving when visiting your dentist for a checkup.
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Caring for Your Dentures in Irving
April 8, 2016
Dentures are among the most affordable options to replace missing teeth. With properly fitting dentures, you’ll have enhanced comfort to increase your oral function while boosting your confidence. When you receive dentures in Irving, you’ll have the complete smile you need to enjoy everyday things, like eating and speaking. However, you do need to care for your dentures properly to ensure they not only continue to look great, but also last for as long as possible. Our restorative dentistry practice in Irving has everything you need to know about properly caring for your dentures.
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With Root Canal, Irving Residents can Smile Again
March 19, 2016
No doubt you’ve probably heard someone jokingly say, “Ugh, I’d rather have a root canal,” when faced with something they really don’t want to do. Well, the dentists at 21st Century Dental of Irving in Irving, TX, are here to tell you that if you have a tooth with nerve damage, then a root canal is the best thing you can do to save the tooth and avoid extraction.
Teeth Whitening in Irving
March 15, 2016
No question about it—spring has arrived in Irving, TX! There are signs all around us: buds on the trees, daffodils and tulips sprouting in gardens and children playing gleefully at the park. There is just so much to smile about this time of year, why not make sure your smile is as bright as a spring day? At 21st Century Dental of Irving, we offer an exceptional take-home teeth whitening system that will take your smile for wintertime blah to springtime dazzle!
Orthodontic Options for Adults – Six Month Smiles & Invisalign in Irving
February 8, 2016
Every year, the number of adult patients interested in orthodontics grows. Metal brackets and wires may be status-quo for teens, but for working professionals, standing up in front of the board with a metallic smile seems less appealing. Luckily, those patients interested in more cosmetic smile alignment systems have some alternative orthodontic solutions. 21st Century Dental of Irving offers expert orthodontic care utilizing the beautiful, effective Six Month Smiles and Invisalign systems. Our Irving, TX dentist, Dr. Kent Smith and team offer a variety of treatment options for any smile irregularity, and are happy to guide you through possible solutions, make recommendations, and create a treatment plan that fits your unique smile, schedule, and budget.
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Rebuild Your Smile with All-on-Four Dental Implants in Irving
February 1, 2016
Edentulous (without teeth) patients struggle personally and professionally. Simple daily activities such as eating, speaking, and laughing are suddenly less comfortable and simple than they were before. Many patients we see find themselves nervous about meeting new people, speaking in public, or smiling for family photos. Even denture wearers dread eating in public for fear their prosthetic may shift or come out completely. At 21st Century Dental of Irving, we offer a more stable, comfortable alternative – All-on-Four dental implants.
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Get a Hollywood Smile with Porcelain Veneers in Irving, TX
January 18, 2016
Have you ever noticed the smiles on actors and actresses in Hollywood? They have perfect smiles! Most of them. How can that happen? The answer is really simple—many have porcelain veneers. Well, certainly most of them have veneers. And you can, too. With porcelain veneers, the dentists at 21st Century Dental of Irving in Irving, TX, will design a natural and beautiful smile, so even if you’re not a Hollywood celeb you can still smile like one!
Dental Crowns in Irving
January 11, 2016
On occasion, a patient presents with a tooth that requires more repair than a dental filling can provide. For example, you may have a tooth with so much decay that there is not enough healthy tooth structure to support a filling. Other patients may have a deep crack that threatens the integrity of the entire tooth. In these instances, one of the dentists at 21st Century Dental & Sleep Center in Irving, TX, may recommend a dental crown.
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For Dental Implants, Irving Residents come to 21st Century Dental of Irving
December 17, 2015
For patients with missing teeth, there are a number of tooth replacement options—crown and bridge, partials and dentures. But perhaps the most lifelike choice is a dental implant, in which a biocompatible titanium post is surgically implanted in the jawbone beneath the open socket of a missing tooth. In turn, this implant supports a tooth restoration, such as a porcelain crown or implant retained dentures.
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