Summer Creek Dentistry Blog

As the end of the year approaches, your calendar is likely filling up quickly with last-minute plans and events. It can be easy to put things like enhancing personal appearance on the backburner. If you’ve been wanting to straighten your teeth for a while, but just haven’t scheduled a consultation with your dentist, there has never been a better time! The best news is, you don’t have to sacrifice your personal confidence with a mouth full of metal to do it, and it doesn’t have to break your bank. Keep reading to learn more about why now is the best time to consider Invisalign to transform your smile.

Dental insurance can be downright confusing, but this is unfortunately by design. Each year, billions of dollars’ worth of dental benefits are wasted simply because patients don’t know how to take advantage of their insurance plans. Thankfully, with the right knowledge, you can maximize your insurance benefits to keep your pockets full. But how can you get the most out of your insurance? Read on to learn the answer!

Our daily lives have changed significantly in the past few months. You have been spending more time at home and only going out for essentials. When you do make it to the grocery store, you’ve been wearing cloth face coverings and keeping your distance from others. The same thing goes for the dentist’s office. As much as your dental team loves you and wants to greet you with a hug or a handshake, it’s important to take precautions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. However, this doesn’t mean that you can’t greet the staff. Read on to learn some creative hug alternatives to try for your next visit.

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The unique advantages of Invisalign clear aligners has appealed to more than 8 million teens and adults around the world. These removable aligners are easy to care for, blend in with almost any lifestyle, and gently transform your teeth into a straighter smile. In fact, they’re even touted to be much more comfortable than traditional metal braces. However, it’s incorrect to assume that these aligners cause no discomfort at all. Read on as your Fort Worth dentist answers the question: “Does Invisalign hurt?”

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If you’re an avid coffee drinker, a wine connoisseur, or you just really like dark colored sodas, your pearly whites might not be as bright as they used to be. In fact, there’s a long list of foods and drinks that can stain and discolor your teeth, including marinara sauce, sports drinks, and berries. In a world full of things that can darken your smile, did you know that some foods can help your teeth look whiter? These natural teeth whiteners might be as close and available to you as your kitchen! While they won’t whiten your teeth as well or as quickly as your dentist, these healthy additions to your diet can brighten your teeth and leave you smiling!

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Male dentist, his assistant and female patient in dental practice

As you crisscross town shopping for ingredients for Thanksgiving dinner or buying early Christmas presents, scheduling an appointment with a dentist in Fort Worth may not be near the top of your to-do list. However, waiting until 2020 for your next dental visit will likely mean losing out on some of your hard-earned dental insurance benefits! Why? Most dental insurance plans reset at the beginning of every year, with any unused benefits returning to the insurance company’s pocket. Don’t let your hard-earned money go to waste! Here is how to maximize your dental insurance benefits before the end of the year.
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Dealing with a dental emergency can be a stressful hassle. Because they always occur at the most inconvenient times, it can be difficult to get to a professional immediately. When you’re prepared to handle the situation, you can reduce the risk of further damaging your mouth and ease your discomfort. Whether it’s a severe toothache or a broken tooth, contacting your emergency dentist is always the best first step to take. Read on to familiarize yourself with what happens during a dental dilemma, so you can be prepared to handle any situation. (more…)

Getting a dental implant in Fort Worth is a huge commitment. You want to take care of your new smile so it can be long-lasting. You noticed that a couple of them have recently begun to shift in your mouth. Unsure of whether it’s a serious problem or just your body adjusting to your new smile, you don’t know what to do. Being able to recognize the telltale symptoms of loose dental implants can help you know when to contact your dentist to avoid more issues. Read on to learn how to recognize loose implants and what causes them to begin to shift. (more…)

If you think whitening your teeth at home is easy, cost-effective, and convenient, you’re right, it is. However, is it always the most effective way to do it? Definitely not. When buying teeth whitening kits from the drug store, you run the risk of not only harming your teeth but wasting valuable time and money, too. If you want to know more about the various mistakes you can make by using over-the-counter whitening kits, here are 4 common mistakes associated with teeth whitening and why there’s no better option than seeing a professional to get the job done.

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Have you heard about the latest teeth whitening treatments the stars are using? Are you willing to take a leap of faith to try it before talking to your dentist? While it may seem harmless, you could potentially cause significant damage to your teeth if you’re not careful. While the safest and most effective way to whiten your teeth is with professional teeth whitening, here are 3 crazy methods that may or may not give you the results you want.
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