In the Carrollton dental office of Dr. Shahnaz Babaloui, we repair a lot of teeth. Some dental restorations are minor, and some are quite extensive. A question we often hear from patients who require extensive dental restorations is “I brush and floss every day. How did this happen to my teeth?” The answer, of course, varies from patient to patient, but there is always one very important, often overlooked element to prevention of major dental problems. That factor is reg

It's Friday the 13th, and in the spirit of myths and superstitions, A+ Dental has a few dental misconceptions to clear up. Teeth and dental health have been mysterious throughout history, from the belief that cavities were caused by "tooth worms" to believing that a mother loses a tooth for each child born. Science and medical advances have long since put these ideas to rest, but dental myths and misconceptions still abound. Let's debunk a few of them. Dental Myth- Sugar i

Tooth decay is one of the most common childhood diseases. American kids miss over 51 million school hours each year because of dental problems. When it comes to cavities and kids, prevention is the best defense. Here are some back to school dental tips that will help ensure that your child or teen’s healthy teeth check-ups are the only dental appointments they will need this year. Supervise Brushing In younger children, this is especially important. Instruct them on proper

Most of us know that a diet high in sugar causes cavities. A diet high in simple carbohydrates like sugar is also linked to gum disease. What you might not know, is that processed, manufactured foods often contain huge amounts of added sugar and simple carbohydrates, which are often missed on the ingredient label. Up to 90% of school age children have at least one cavity, and up to 50% of American adults have some form of gum disease. In a National Center for Biotechnology

In the Carrollton dental office of Dr. Shahnaz Babaloui, we repair a lot of teeth. Some dental restorations are minor, and some are quite extensive. A question we often hear from patients who require extensive dental restorations is “I brush twice a day, how did this happen to my teeth?” The answer, of course, varies from patient to patient, but there is always one very important thing in common- regular dental cleanings and check-ups. Preventive dentistry is the single mo