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July 14, 2025
What to Do If You Chip a Tooth in Fort Worth A chipped tooth can happen to anyone—whether you're biting into something hard or having an unexpected fall. At Museum Smiles in Fort Worth, we see chipped teeth all the time and offer fast, affordable solutions to restore your smile. Step 1: Rinse and Assess the Damage Rinse your mouth gently with warm water and check for bleeding or sharp edges. If there's discomfort, take an over-the-counter pain reliever and avoid chewing on that side. Step 2: Save Any...
July 14, 2025
Top 5 Foods to Avoid After Teeth Whitening in Fort Worth Teeth whitening is one of the most popular cosmetic dental treatments at Museum Smiles, and for good reason: a brighter smile boosts confidence and makes a lasting impression. But what you eat after whitening can make or break your results. If you're in Fort Worth and recently had your teeth whitened, here are the top 5 foods to avoid to maintain that fresh, white glow. 1. Coffee and Dark Teas Both coffee and dark teas are notorious for staining teeth...
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January 14, 2025
Sleep apnea is a condition that affects millions of people in the U.S., yet it often goes undiagnosed. At Museum Smiles in Fort Worth, we’re dedicated to improving not only your oral health but your overall well-being. As experts in oral appliance therapy, we’re here to shed light on how this non-invasive treatment can help you reclaim restful nights and energetic days. What is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during the night. The most common type is obstructive...
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November 20, 2024
Arestin: A Powerful Solution for Periodontal Inflammation Are you struggling with gum disease or periodontal inflammation? At Museum Smiles, we offer advanced solutions to help restore your oral health and prevent further damage. One of our trusted treatments is Arestin, a cutting-edge antibiotic designed to fight harmful bacteria in your gums. What Is Arestin? Arestin is a locally applied antibiotic in the form of microspheres that deliver minocycline directly into infected gum pockets.   Unlike oral...
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April 15, 2021
Stress and Gum Disease The definition of stress has changed through the COVID-19 pandemic. Stress as it relates to the pandemic was initially about remaining healthy, but as shutdown and quarantine time lengthened, the stress extended to financial issues, and unsettled tension in family...
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April 14, 2021
Broken tooth A broken tooth is usually unexpected and uncomfortable for people. When a tooth breaks, it is easy to start panicking; especially if it is a front tooth that presents cosmetic dental concerns. As a patient, it is best to slow down and take a look at the fractured piece. There are questions that your dentist will ask.  The first questions is how much...
April 13, 2021
Dental Insurance During the COVID-19 19 pandemic, many workers around the world lost their full time job or the health care benefits that they received from their job. Dental insurance typically helped make dental treatment affordable for many people. Without dental insurance, out of pocket costs from...
April 12, 2021
Gum health and COVID 19The COVID-19 pandemic has led to uncountable changes across the world. Travel has been significantly impacted; the way families and friends can show affection is limited to reduce the risk of spreading this new coronavirus. And it has led health care providers to evaluate what parts of the body in addition to the respiratory system demonstrate a decline in health when affected by COVID-19.  Patients with...
January 06, 2020
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November 04, 2019
Tooth   Cells are the basic unit of life found in all living organisms. A cell is the smallest unit of life. Cells differentiate into specialized cell types to form teeth Ameloblasts are the types of cells that form enamel Odontoblasts are the types of cells that form dentin   •Teeth are made up of 3 main layers : Enamel, Dentin, and Pulp...

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