Archway Dental Blog

5 At-Home Remedies for Toothache Relief

August 27, 2020

Woman experiencing tooth pain

After a long day of attending meetings, racing against deadlines, and sitting in traffic, you’ve finally made it home. Before starting your nightly routine, you throw together one of your favorite meals to unwind. Within the hour, you are sitting down at your table with a delicious glass of wine and an aroma that is slowly filling your entire home. It’s nearly picturesque, until you take your first bite and feel a sudden surge of pain stemming from your mouth.

Whether it is a dull, consistent discomfort or sharp, stabbing pain, a toothache is designed to signal that something is wrong. Instead of ignoring it, schedule an urgent appointment with your dentist and use the below at-home remedies in the meantime!

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How Long Do Dental Crowns Last?

July 7, 2020

Restoration sitting on fingertip, models of dental crowns behind it

Dental crowns are durable tooth-shaped caps that are custom-made to fit snugly over the top of a tooth to improve its strength and appearance. This common restoration is an excellent, long-lasting solution for teeth that are broken, misshapen, weak, or stained. However, with such a wide variety of uses, it can be difficult to predict when one will need to be replaced. Here’s how long someone can expect a new dental crown to last, what influences its lifespan, and what someone can do to help it stay firmly in place for years to come.

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How to Make the Most of Your 2019 Dental Insurance Benefits

November 14, 2019

dental insurance form

Every year, millions of Americans lose billions of dollars in dental insurance benefits, often without even realizing it. This is because the majority of dental insurance plans operate a system of “use it or lose it,” meaning if you don’t utilize your benefits by the end of the year, they’re gone forever. Do you want to save money and keep your mouth healthy? Then continue reading to learn how to maximize your benefits with a dentist in Frisco.

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Reasons Why Preventative Dental Care Is Necessary

September 15, 2019

Dentist looking at X ray on desk with model of teeth nearby

Do you seek to maintain optimum oral health or the prevention of future dental problems? Then preventative dental care is what you need! This type of dental care focuses on keeping the teeth and gums in their healthiest state. 

Reasons why preventative dental care is vital for your oral health:

Your healthy smile will last for a lifetime

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Replacing Missing Teeth with Dental Bridges

August 20, 2019

Dental bridges sitting next to dental instruments

Missing teeth can be terrible for a person’s self-esteem. It makes them draw away from social events, and they also get self-conscious when they smile or laugh. Unfortunately, the idea of getting dentures is uncomfortable for some people. Surgery to get implants may be a scary concept for them as well. For those people who want neither of these options, we at Archway Dental can offer a solution in the form of a dental bridge!

Dental bridges are composed of two or more crowns for the teeth on both ends and false teeth in between. These anchoring teeth are called abutment teeth while the false teeth are referred to as pontics. For patients to get natural-looking dental bridges, we take the necessary steps to ensure the best fit as well as the natural look and feel of the prosthesis.

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