A dental sealant is a highly effective tooth restoration treatment that actually goes to work before damage has occurred. Dental sealants are put into place across the chewing surfaces of teeth to provide an added layer of protection against the risk of cavities. With dental sealants in place, you are much less likely to suffer from risks such as tooth... read more »

Several factors are involved in producing beautiful smiles. Not only do you need to make sure they have optimum oral health care techniques, but you need to be eating right and keeping your teeth safe due to lifestyle choices. However, even with all these aspects of play, nature simply may not have given you the teeth you desire. In cases... read more »

Normally when you visit our dentist for teeth cleaning, your teeth and gumline will be cleaned to prevent gum disease. Gum disease is an inflammation of the gum tissue surrounding your teeth which can develop when bacterial plaque and tartar build up. Scaling essentially removes this plaque and tartar. But what happens when you have advancing gum disease? Gum disease: Scaling and root... read more »

At the dental practice of Dr. Scott A. Ervin in Terrell, Texas, we are pleased to provide comprehensive orthodontic care for our patients wanting a straighter smile. If you are wearing braces, you will want to go the extra mile when caring for your pearly whites. Preventing plaque is important even without braces, but braces, wires, springs and rubber bands are... read more »

Adults can have braces? Yes, they can. Though we normally associate orthodontia-wear with kids and teenagers, more and more adults are getting braces to align their smile. Learn more about orthodontics and adulthood is this post. Can all adults get braces? Consulting your dentist and orthodontist will help you determine whether you are a viable candidate for orthodontics, especially if... read more »