When it comes to orthodontic options in Frisco, the choices may feel a little overwhelming at first. It this day and age, with the advancement in technology and a higher understanding of orthodontic care, there are many options available to give you straight teeth. Today we are going to discuss the differences between two of […]
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You Have Orthodontic Options in Frisco, TX
Teeth serve a vital purpose in our lives each and every day when we eat our meals, but they also give our faces a full and beautiful look when we smile. When teeth are crooked, they can still be used to chew your food, yet you may find yourself self-conscious when you smile or laugh. […]
The Importance Of Water To Our Dental Health
Water is important to our bodies for many reasons. Not only does it hydrate us, regulate our temperature, and keep us alive, it has benefits for our oral health in ways you might not realize. I’m not talking about fluoride either. Water helps to keep your teeth clean in between normal brushing! Think about it […]
Getting Your Child To Brush Their Teeth
Even for adults, brushing your teeth twice a day for two minutes can feel like a chore. Now put yourself in the shoes of children who many times won’t even sit still to eat dinner. How are you going to get them to brush twice every day, for two whole minutes? Here are some tips […]
Tooth Sensitivity? Ways to Ease the Pain.
Tooth sensitivity is no fun, especially for you ice cream lovers out there. Many different things can set it off, from a cold drink a hot meal, so it can become more than a minor annoyance really fast. The good news is there are steps you can take to relieve your tooth sensitivity, allowing you […]
Tips For Preventing Tooth Decay
You may be one of the many people thinking to yourself: I floss regularly and brush twice a day, yet I still wound up with a cavity, what gives? Well, that is a very good question that I will address today. Unfortunately, proper cleaning is only part of the ongoing battle against tooth decay. Genetics […]
Dental Terminology You Should Know For Your Next Visit
With just about every specialty service that requires years of training and preparation, a whole jargon of acronyms and foreign sounding words always follow close behind. Dentistry is no exception to that rule. At Wildflower Dental & Orthodontics, we want our patients to feel comfortable while talking to Dr. Walkington and our hygienists, so we […]
Texas State Animal Teeth
We’re all about Texas pride here at Wildflower Dental & Orthodontics in Frisco. That’s why we’re celebrating some wild teeth in the animal kingdom that you can find right here in Texas. We’ll check out some of Texas’ official state animals and take a closer look at their chompers. An animal’s teeth can tell you […]
5 Common Dental Myths
Separating fact from fiction can be tricky when it comes to your teeth. New dental myths seem to creep up every year. In fact, if you search the phrase “dental myths” in Google, there are over 1,150,000 responses. While we won’t be able to wade through all of them with this blog post, we picked […]
Choosing the best dental floss
“Your smile could benefit from some more flossing!” Heard this before from your dentist? Do you hear it regularly? Do you go to the store to buy floss only to get overwhelmed by the options? While the best type of dental floss is the floss that actually gets used, your personal preferences could make purchasing […]
