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 & Sleep Center 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.
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With Root Canal, Irving Residents can Smile Again
March 19, 2016
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 & Sleep Center, 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 & Sleep Center 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 & Sleep Center, 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 & Sleep Center 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!
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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
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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Dental Implants in Irving
December 10, 2015
If you and Dr. Jeff Roy, Dr. Ashley Bristow, or Dr. Andrew Barnett, the implant dentists in Irving, TX, at 21st Century Dental, have concluded that dental implants are the appropriate option to replace your missing teeth, then you are on your way to restoring your beautiful and functional smile.
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Trust Dr. Smith for Sleep Apnea Treatment Irving
October 7, 2015
There’s a condition that affects some 22 million Americans — and 80 percent of those people don’t ever identify their problem. It’s sleep apnea, and it’s a serious condition that prevents us from getting a full night’s uninterrupted sleep. The side effects go beyond daytime drowsiness — in fact, sufferers from sleep apnea are far likelier to develop a serious heart condition, like stroke or heart disease. Read on to see if you’re suffering from the symptoms of sleep apnea, and if you are, don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Smith for sleep apnea treatment in Irving. We want to help you rest easy.
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Your Sedation Dentist Irving Talks Relaxation Benefits
October 1, 2015
At 21st Century Dental, we get to know our patients pretty well. We know what you like and don’t like, when your birthday is and certainly how you feel about visiting the dentist. If you don’t feel 100 percent comfortable getting your teeth examined, we understand — and you’re not alone. We get lots of “white knuckle” patients at our office. Maybe a previous experience has left you with a little anxiety, or perhaps you’ve always been afraid of the dentist — whatever the cause of your dental dread, don’t let it stop you from taking care of your teeth for another day. Your sedation dentist in Irving can help you relax your way to oral health — keep reading to find out how.
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