Maintaining regular dental visits is vital to your oral health; however, one in three adults did not visit their dentist regularly. Too often, people believe that semi-annual dental appointments are not necessary as long as they brush their teeth twice a day and floss daily. In reality, your home oral hygiene is only half of the regular dental care you need for optimal oral health. The American Dental Association recommends everyone over the age of two visits the dentist twice a year for preventive care. Without regular care, you place the health and beauty of your smile at risk for damage.
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Your Dentist in Irving for Semi-Annual Dental Visits
January 18, 2017
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Visit Your Dentist in 75062 Before the End of the Year
November 30, 2016
Have you visited your dentist in 75062 recently? If not, you are about to miss the opportunity to receive affordable care. Each year, your flexible spending account and dental insurance allows you to receive the dental care you need with little to no out-of-pocket cost. However, your yearly dental benefits will not carry over to next year. Instead, you will lose your yearly dental allowance, causing you to lose the opportunity for affordable care. As the end of the year draws near, now is the ideal time to schedule an appointment with your dentist in Irving to maximize the value of your dental benefits.
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The Process to Getting Dentures in Irving
September 26, 2016
Dentures are among the most common and convenient options to replace missing teeth because they are affordable and effective. With roughly 35 million Americans missing all of their teeth, it is estimated 15 percent of the edentulous population have dentures made annually. At 21st Century Dental & Sleep Center, we help those will tooth loss regain oral functions and their smiles with dentures. When compared to receiving other forms of tooth replacement, such as dental implants, the process to receiving dentures is quicker and noninvasive. If you are ready to replace missing teeth with dentures in Irving, we have the information you need to better understand the process.
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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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