Skillman Family Dentistry of Dallas Blog

Did you know that chewing your food would be challenging if you didn’t have any teeth, but they are used for much more than just eating. If you carefully maintain excellent oral health, you will be able to enjoy your smile for the rest of your life. However, if your dental hygiene is lacking, you could end up with issues, like tooth decay and gum disease. Both of these can result in missing teeth. Read on to learn more about the functions of your teeth other than chewing.

Everyone wants to feel like royalty, so it makes sense that your dentist has informed you that you need a crown! All jokes aside, however, if you’ve been told that this treatment is the best solution for your tooth, here’s what you can expect from the procedure, and why your new dental crown is a very good thing!

Badly decayed and damaged teeth often come with considerable discomfort – whether it’s persistent sensitivity or a sharp, stabbing pain when biting down. But what happens if your symptoms go away? Do you still need a root canal if your tooth stops hurting? Read on for the answer (it may surprise you).

You’re getting a dental bridge. Congratulations! Bridges are a great way to replace missing teeth and restore your oral function. But odds are you’re wondering how long you can enjoy the benefits before your bridge needs replaced. No worries – this post has your back. Keep reading to learn more about the expected lifespan of a dental bridge and how you can make it last longer.

Let’s say you had travel plans and booked a flight. Your departure date crept closer and closer, which was all well and good – until you needed an emergency tooth extraction. Now your mouth is sore, you have all these recovery instructions to follow, and your diet is limited. Should you still take that flight?

You’ll probably want to reschedule, if possible. There are plenty of good reasons why your dentist wouldn’t recommend a post-extraction flight, and you can learn all about them in this post!

Recent research estimates that upwards of 61% of people experience dental-related anxiety, especially surrounding more extensive procedures, like tooth extractions. If you’re in the same boat, then the stress, nerves, and worry you experience may stem from something you heard, like that having a tooth removed is painful. That’s why it’s so important to do some fact-checking with your dentist! In the meantime, you can read on to learn four common myths about tooth extractions.

Like many other patients, you might feel anxiety, stress, and worry simply hearing the words “root canal.” Although this procedure continues to be feared, it’s completely painless thanks to powerful numbing agents. But what about the recovery period? What happens after you return home? Read on to learn what you can expect after getting a root canal!

Cavities happen, even to the most diligent of dental scrubbers. But when it comes to getting fillings, waiting too long can hurt more than just your teeth—it can also hurt your wallet! With the end of the year approaching, now is the perfect time to take advantage of your dental insurance benefits before they reset. Here’s why getting dental fillings now is a smart move for your oral health and your finances!

You had a toothache for days. “Had,” past-tense, because it seems to have vanished into thin air. That means you’re in the clear, right? Whatever was causing the discomfort is no longer a problem?

Not necessarily. Aches and pains aren’t fun, but usually it’s your body’s way of telling you that something is seriously wrong. If it seems like a magician made it disappear, that doesn’t always mean the issue has left the building. Keep reading to find out why your toothache’s spontaneous vacation is actually good cause for suspicion.

It’s back-to-school season, which means that parents and their kids are busier than ever trying to prepare for the year to come. If you have children, you probably want to equip them with everything they could need to succeed academically.

As it turns out, a healthy smile is a vital part of that, at least according to some recent research. Here’s what science has to say about the connection between children’s teeth and test scores, as well as what you can do to keep your family’s oral health in good condition.