Frequently Asked Questions in Fort Worth TX

You should visit the dentist at least twice a year for dental check-up. However, the frequency of your dental visit depends on your age and dental health risk factors. Best to consult your dentist for when you should have your next visit scheduled.

List of common dental procedures include teeth whitening, fillings, crowns, root canals, veneers and implants. The cost of procedures vary depending on type of procedures, materials used and whether you have dental insurance.

We always have room to squeeze in dental emergency as nobody should suffer from dental pain. So, feel free to walk-in if you are in pain.

Some of the most common symptoms of such dental problems are sensitivity or toothache in the area especially when eating or drinking something hot, cold or sweet. You may suffer from bad breath or unpleasant taste in your mouth, bleeding gums and finally your teeth may have brown, black or white staining.

Some of the basic tips to maintain good oral hygiene at home are to floss and brush your teeth daily, eat healthy diet, and visit the dentist for checkup regularly. Lightly brush your tongue or use a tongue scraper. Finally, drink lots of water.

Although there are many different types of fillings such as amalgam, tooth-colored fillings. Best type of dental fillings are any of the tooth-colored fillings made of composite resin and porcelain.

Find a dentist and go see the dentist as soon as possible. While waiting, you can try to manage the pain applying a cold compress to the affected area, taking over-the-counter pain medication or rinsing your mouth with warm salt water if applicable.

Of course there are risk associated with any medical treatments. While dental treatment are considered generally safe, some of the risk included are infection, nerve damage, bleeding, allergic reactions, complications from anesthesia, and in rare cases, increased risk of cardiovascular events. However, these risks are severally reduced when treated by a qualified dentist with proper care and communication about medical history.

You can try relaxation techniques such as talking to your dentist to get better understanding of the procedure. Nitrous or laughing gas or ultimately sedation dentistry. With sedation dentistry, you will only remember falling asleep and waking up.

Fluoride helps you strengthen your tooth enamel, increase bone density and stimulate bone density. However, too much fluoride can cause crippling skeletal fluorosis.

Dental implants look and function like your natural teeth. Dental implants also last longer than other teeth replacement options along with helping to preserve jawbone tissue. Dental implants are a great alternative to a dental bridge because when making a dental bridge, we must grind down two healthy existing teeth to take support for the placement of the fake tooth. However, when we place an implant, we are not altering any of the existing teeth.

Yes, pregnant women can see a dentist; dental care is important and safe during pregnancy. However, some of the procedures required may need to be approved by the treating OBGYN during pregnancy.

You can use whitening strips and floss and brush daily to maintain teeth whitening. However, from time to time, you may need to get teeth whitening done professionally. This is because dentist uses stronger bleaching agents and can customize treatment based on your needs. Treatment at dental clinic can provides better faster and long-lasting results when compared to alternative available over the counter.

Bad breath can be caused due to broken, decayed or a damaged tooth left untreated. It can also happen due to plaque formation, gum disease, ill-fitting dentures, dry mouth and many other issues can leave you with bad breath. Proper diagnosis and planned treatment are necessary to treat the condition in your mouth.

For optimal oral health, the ADA recommends visiting your dentist at least twice a year. However, people with gum disease or other oral health issues may be required to visit the dentist more than twice a year.

A dentist treats a wide range of oral issues, while an orthodontist specializes in teeth and jaw alignment.

There are a few things you can do to temporarily feel better such as, salt-water rinses, dabbing clover oil, cold compresses and over-the-counter pain medicines. However, for a more permanent solution, it is recommended that you see your dentist.

The treatment of the root canal itself is often less painful than having a cavity filled. However, you may feel some pressure and discomfort during the procedure or for a few days after the procedure. You can always let your dentist know if anything hurts during the procedure.

For pain relief during dental treatments, you can choose to get local anesthetic injections, nitrous oxide or laughing gas, prescription pills taken before treatment starts, or IV sedation.

Yes, we do provide sedation dentistry at Hulen Smiles.

Many factors are responsible for causing cavities in the mouth, such as poor diet, improper brushing technique, grinding, not getting enough fluoride, genetics, dry mouth, etc. All these factors can be fixed, mostly with knowledge and some with the help of your dentist.

During your first visit at Hulen Smiles, we will begin with collecting important information, reviewing your health history, taking x-rays, receiving an examination from our dentist, and finally discussing your dental treatment options. We believe in partnering with our patients and working together one step at a time over the dental treatment they require.

Yes, dental care is safe for children and is recommended as it can help prevent any dental issues that can affect their overall health.

Children should have their first dental visit either by their first birthday or within 6 months of their first tooth erupting.

Dentures are removable false teeth that replace missing teeth in the upper and lower jaw. Dentures can be made of different materials such as acrylic, porcelain, nylon, metal, and composite resin. There are many different types of dentures, such as partial dentures, complete dentures, implant supported dentures and over-dentures.
Implant supported dentures use the support of denture implants placed in the patient’s mouth. This makes the dentures stay in place just like your natural teeth do and also helps prevent jaw bone loss in patients' mouths.