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Dental tips, news and updates
Written by the team at the Irving practice. Treatment explanations, what to expect, and answers to the questions patients ask most.
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2023 is the Year for a Straight Smile
Thinking about straightening your teeth? A look at your options, plus why oral hygiene and regular dental visits matter during treatment.
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All About Invisalign
A plain-English guide to how Invisalign clear aligner treatment works, who may be a candidate, and what to expect from our Irving, TX dentists.
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Custom Smile Makeovers
What a custom smile makeover involves, how long it can take, and why a consultation is the first step. From Dental Concepts in Irving, TX.
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Professional Teeth Whitening in Irving
How in-office professional whitening lifts stains and discoloration, and how it compares with at-home kits. From our Irving, TX dental team.
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Consider Dental Implants for Missing Teeth
How dental implants compare with dentures and bridges for replacing missing teeth, and what the treatment involves at our Irving, TX practice.
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Dental Lumineers at Your Irving Dentist
What Lumineers are, how they differ from traditional veneers, and how our Irving, TX cosmetic dentists use them to reshape smiles.
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Oral Health During Pregnancy
Why dental health is a vital part of prenatal care, the changes pregnancy brings to your gums and teeth, and how to look after them safely.
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What Are Fastbraces?
Fastbraces uses patented bracket technology to straighten teeth in months rather than years. How the system works and who it may suit.
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All About Oral Sedation
How oral sedation helps anxious patients get the dental care they need, what it involves, and how it is used at our Irving, TX practice.
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Dental Emergencies – We’ve Got You Covered
What counts as a dental emergency, how to get pain relief quickly, and what to do before your appointment at our Irving, TX dental practice.
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Take Care of Your Braces this Summer
Summer treats, sports and travel can be tricky with braces. Practical tips to stay comfortable and protect your orthodontic treatment.
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What is Periodontal Disease?
Periodontal disease is the leading cause of adult tooth loss. The signs to watch for, why it develops, and how it is treated in Irving, TX.
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Dental Fillings at Your Irving Dentist
How dental fillings halt decay and restore tooth function and appearance, and what to expect from treatment at Dental Concepts in Irving, TX.
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Is Invisalign Right for You?
How Invisalign compares with traditional metal braces, its advantages, and the questions to ask before starting treatment in Irving, TX.
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Oral Sedation Can Make All the Difference
Dental anxiety affects millions. How oral sedation can make dental visits easier, explained by the dentists at our Irving, TX practice.
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What Is Considered a Smile Makeover?
A smile makeover combines several cosmetic treatments into one plan. What it can include and how our Irving, TX dentists approach it.
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All About Professional Teeth Whitening
Why teeth yellow with age and staining, and how professional whitening compares with store-bought products. From our Irving, TX dental team.
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Am I a Candidate for a Smile Makeover?
What makes someone a good candidate for a smile makeover, and how our Irving, TX dentists plan a combination of cosmetic treatments.
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The Benefits of Invisalign: How Clear Aligners Can Improve Your Smile and Oral Health
How Invisalign can improve both your smile and your oral health, and why it avoids the appearance drawbacks of conventional metal braces.
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What to Expect During Your Orthodontic Treatment: A Step-by-Step Guide
A step-by-step look at orthodontic treatment, from consultation to retainers, across Invisalign, Fastbraces and traditional braces.
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Invisalign – A Guide to Clear Aligner Treatment
Why Invisalign became the go-to orthodontic treatment for teens and adults, how the aligners work, and what to expect from a course of treatment.
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Proven Ways to Getting the Best Invisalign Clear Aligners
Practical ways to get the best result from Invisalign clear aligners, from wear time to cleaning, from our Irving, TX orthodontic team.
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Tips and Tricks for Keeping Your Clear Aligners Clean and Effective
Practical tips for keeping Invisalign and other clear aligners clean, clear and effective throughout your orthodontic treatment.
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Will Dental Implants in Irving Work for Me?
Who is a candidate for dental implants, what tooth loss does to oral health over time, and how implants restore function and appearance.
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Botox for Migraines, Facial Pain, Teeth Clenching and Grinding
Beyond wrinkles: how Botox is used therapeutically for migraines, facial pain and teeth clenching and grinding, explained by our Irving dentists.
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Fastbraces at Your Irving Dentist
Fastbraces is a patented braces system that can straighten teeth in months rather than years. How it works, from our Irving, TX practice.
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The Importance of Pregnancy Dental Care
Staying healthy during pregnancy includes your teeth and gums. Why dental care matters when you are expecting, from our Irving, TX practice.
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What Constitutes a Dental Emergency?
Toothache, swelling, a knocked-out tooth or a broken restoration: which dental problems count as emergencies, and what to do next.
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Discover Dental Crown and Bridge Services at Dental Concepts & Orthodontics in Irving, TX: Restoring Smiles with Expert Care
How crowns and bridges restore damaged and missing teeth, and what treatment involves at Dental Concepts & Orthodontics in Irving, TX.
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Invisalign at Dental Concepts & Orthodontics: Achieve a Perfect Smile in Irving, TX
How Invisalign clear aligners straighten teeth discreetly and comfortably, and what treatment looks like at our Irving, Texas practice.
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Enhancing Dental Care with Botox at Dental Concepts & Orthodontics in Irving, TX
How Dental Concepts & Orthodontics in Irving, TX uses Botox as part of comprehensive dental care, for both therapeutic and cosmetic goals.
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Orthodontic Treatment at Dental Concepts & Orthodontics
Orthodontic treatment at Dental Concepts & Orthodontics in Irving, Texas: the options available and how our team plans a healthy, even smile.
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