Blog

Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is an antibiotic topical liquid solution brushed onto teeth to halt the progression of tooth decay. Research has shown the effectiveness of SDF in cavity prevention and arrest, and it has been used safely and successfully worldwide with patients of all age groups. Crown Dentistry uses silver diamine fluoride to help our… (Read More)

As brand-new humans, it seems logical that babies and children would have gleaming white teeth to go along with their bright eyes and soft skin. Baby teeth—also called primary teeth—generally appear whiter than adult permanent teeth because they are more calcified. However,  it is not uncommon for a child’s teeth to appear less than luminous… (Read More)

If you need dental surgery, you may have a lot of questions and concerns. How much will it cost? How much will it hurt? Who is going to drive me home? And perhaps most importantly, what can I eat? Recovery can seem a lot more stressful if you don’t stock up on acceptable soft foods… (Read More)

Orthodontics Aren’t Just Kid Stuff The use of orthodontic appliances to improve smiles isn’t just for kids and teens anymore. According to the Academy of General Dentistry, about one million Americans and Canadians over the age of 18 wear braces or aligners, and the use of adult orthodontics rose 24 percent between 1989 and 2008. … (Read More)

There are lots of ways to deal with missing or damaged teeth. You’ve probably heard one of us at Crown Dentistry talking about implants, dentures, bridges, and crowns, but have you ever wondered what they are and how they work? Dr. Hawkins knows that folks like to be informed, so think of this as your… (Read More)

Traditionally, dentists have used what’s known as amalgam, or special metal alloys, to fill cavities. However, modern dental medicine has advanced to the point that Crown Dentistry can offer Arlington patients a much better option for filling holes caused by tooth decay: composite fillings. At Crown Dentistry, we would like to educate you on the… (Read More)

What is Xylitol? Xylitol is a naturally occurring substance found in the birch tree and in many fruits and vegetables. Its chemical structure resembles a cross between sugar and alcohol—but it is neither. Xylitol is used as an FDA-approved artificial sweetener that can also assist in the prevention of tooth decay, so Crown Dentistry would… (Read More)

Headaches in Arlington are a dime a dozen. We all know the frustration of having your day interrupted by throbbing, shooting pains in the head. If you suffer from frequent headaches that never seem to go away, Crown Dentistry would like you to know about bruxism, or teeth grinding.  At Crown Dentistry, we love spreading… (Read More)

Saliva. Just the word can conjure an array of images in your imagination. From salivating at a delicious meal to studying Pavlov’s dogs to watching a baseball player spit, life is full of saliva! And that’s a good thing because saliva is very important for oral and overall health. Problems with saliva can lead to… (Read More)

Do you know the status of your occlusion? That’s the technical term used to describe how your maxillary (upper) and mandibular (lower) teeth align. A bite that doesn’t connect quite right—or at all—is called a malocclusion.  You might ask yourself, “Well, I can eat and speak without difficulty, so does the way my teeth touch… (Read More)