Most everybody knows that certain foods, such as candy, cause cavities and dental health problems. The best way to avoid the need for costly dental work such as fillings, dental crowns and root canals is to prevent damage to the teeth with good dental hygiene. Brushing and flossing effectively twice a day will go a long way toward preventing damage to your teeth. Some foods we eat are more damaging to teeth than others. You might not know that excessive consumption of sal

In just a little over two weeks, we will say goodbye to 2016 and set our sights on a New Year, full of hope, possibilities and plans. At A+ Dental, the coming of a new year signifies an opportunity for us to help our patients achieve improved dental health, even if they have been neglectful of their teeth and gums in the past. Many of us make New Year Resolutions, which reflect our hopes for positive changes we hope to make over the coming year. More often than not, our reso

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

Your dental appointment is intended to check the health of your teeth, so why does the dentist check your blood pressure every time you go in for a cleaning? The answer is more complex than you might imagine. There is a lot more to a dental check- up than just a look inside your mouth, and you might be surprised at just how important disclosing your medical history is when it comes to dental care. Checking Your Blood Pressure at the Dentist Your dentist checks your blood pres