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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)

Living in a land of antibacterial gels, soaps, plastics, and even fabrics, it might surprise you to hear that tons of bacteria live in your mouth every day, and they aren’t all bad! Some play an important role in keeping up your overall health.  Some oral bacteria, however, can cause serious problems and must be… (Read More)

If you had to give up your toothbrush or your car, which would it be? According to a recent survey, 42 percent of adults and 34 percent of teens would rather turn in their keys, computer, cell phone, or microwave than get rid of their toothbrushes. It seems that many people love toothbrushes the way… (Read More)

You love your teeth. You brush them twice a day, floss once a day, and see your dentist regularly. Right? We love your teeth, too! There’s so much to know about caring for your oral health that dentistry has quite a few categories of specialties and different kinds of dentists. The primary dentist in your… (Read More)

As specialists in facial anatomy and esthetics, an increasing number of dentists are taking their skills into the world of Botox. Often associated just with appearances, Botox can be equally as therapeutic as cosmetic. Botox is a purified protein that irons out wrinkles by attaching to a muscle and preventing it from contracting. (Muscle contracting… (Read More)