Over-The-Counter vs. Custom Night Guards
If you grind your teeth at night, you know how annoying the results can be. Along with waking up sporadically, teeth grinders often suffer from headaches, jaw pain, and oral health problems, such as worn-down teeth. The good news is that these…
How to Relax at the Dentist
Most people understand the importance of regular dental care in maintaining and improving their oral health. Yet, many patients actively avoid visiting the dentist due to feelings of dental anxiety. At Soothing Dental, your comfort is our top…
Why Are More People Getting Dental Implants?
If you are missing one or more teeth, dental implants may be the solution to your problem. Dental implants are surgically placed into your mouth, creating a permanent base for a replacement tooth or a bridge of replacement teeth. This procedure…
What is Bruxism?
When you have missing or severely damaged teeth, you might hear your dentist talking about dental crowns or dental bridges. These two restorative options come up quite often because they are both effective ways to restore your teeth so you can…
What’s the Difference Between Crowns and Bridges?
When you have missing or severely damaged teeth, you might hear your dentist talking about dental crowns or dental bridges. These two restorative options come up quite often because they are both effective ways to restore your teeth so you can…
Importance Of Regular Dental Visits
The entire staff at Soothing Dental in Midlothian, Texas wants each patient to have the healthiest mouth possible. That's why we encourage you to schedule regular dental visits.
What Happens During a Dental Visit?
Your regular dental checkups…
How To Choose A Toothbrush
Your toothbrush is a very important part of your dental hygiene home care. A good toothbrush will clean your teeth and gums better than an old, worn-out toothbrush. We recommend replacing your toothbrush every three months. Here are some tips…
How To Choose A Family Dentist
Your whole family can benefit from going to Soothing Dental in Midlothian, Texas. We offer dental services for kids, teens, adults, and seniors as a family dental practice. It is our privilege to care for the entire family's dental health in…
5 Reasons To Get Regular Dental Cleanings
Daily brushing and flossing your teeth at home is crucial to your oral health, but it is also essential to get your teeth cleaned professionally. At Soothing Dental, we recommend you schedule a cleaning and exam once every six months. Why do…
The Why, When, and How of Tongue Scraping
Imagine it’s still winter and you’re standing at the door, ready to brave the cold. You’re layered-up with three shirts and a sweatshirt, a heavy winter coat, and two layers of socks underneath waterproof winter boots. You’ve got those…
Brushing FAQs
Mouth open or mouth closed?
After lunch or after dinner?
Flat or at an angle?
We brush our teeth every day (hopefully!), but who knew it was this complicated. Just grab a brush a get to work, right? Not so fast, my friend! There are actually…
5 Stages of Tooth Decay
Did you know there are five distinct stages of tooth decay? And, that in the first stage of decay, you can actually take steps to reverse the progression of the disease? Indeed, it’s true. In the first stage of decay, whether you’re a child…