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Unlike traditional dentures that have been around for thousands of years, permanent dentures remove the discomfort, don't require adhesives in your mouth which typically contain harmful ingredients, and offer better function and support. If you're looking to be able to replace a missing tooth or multiple missing teeth, permanent implant dentures will allow you to speak, eat, and smile as if they were your natural teeth. While we typically recommend dental implants for most patients, sometimes dentures may be a better option. If you’re still trying to decide then we recommend reading the differences between dentures and dental implants. What are Permanent Dentures? Denture implants or permanent dentures are false teeth that are attached to the jawbone. Unlike traditional [...]

Receding gums are an immediate sign that something is wrong due to gum tissue deteriorating and leaving the tooth dangerously exposed. Once exposed, these small spaces allow plaque, a sticky film of bacteria to collect and grow leading to further recession of the gums around the teeth. Eventually, this leads to the loss of bone and the teeth affected. But we often get the question: Can receding gums grow back? The short answer is no, receding gums do not grow back. However, there are options available and things you should understand about your teeth and gums. Let's discuss gum recession and ways to reverse it. Reversing Gum Recession Are you looking to reverse the damage from [...]

Fluoride treatment is an integral part of oral health as fluoride is one of the three key ingredients (fluoride, calcium, and phosphate) to strengthen and rebuild enamel through mineralization on the teeth. Plaque created by bacteria and sugars on sitting on the teeth breaks down the enamel on teeth to the point that the natural enamel building blocks cannot keep up with the damage. By providing fluoride treatments in Keller, TX, Pickett Family Dental can protect against plaque caused by bacteria and sugars and even rebuild the enamel that you have lost over time. Fluoride Treatment Questions from Our Keller, TX Dental Patients We get many questions about fluoride treatments from our patients at Pickett Family [...]

Time for Winter Dental Cleanings Winter is coming to Keller, Texas and Pickett Family Dental wants to make sure that you get your dental cleaning in before Christmas. With the winter season, we don't have much time before Christmas is here and everyone will be too busy enjoying time with family to worry about their dental cleaning. If you need to schedule a dental cleaning before or after Christmastime then please do so as soon as possible to get the day and time that best fits your schedule. Get in to see Dr. Tyson Pickett, DDS FAGD for a dental cleaning and exam to ensure your teeth and gums are ready for the bombardment of amazingly tasty meals in the upcoming [...]

What is an impacted wisdom tooth? Impacted wisdom teeth are the third molars located in the posterior area of the mouth and are the last teeth to emerge and due to the lack of space, they can't develop normally in most people. Without enough space, wisdom teeth can tilt forward and push or become impacted by leaning into the second molars. Impacted wisdom teeth can result in pain, damage to other teeth and other dental problems. In some cases, impacted wisdom teeth may cause no apparent or immediate problems. But because they're hard to clean, they may be more vulnerable to tooth decay and gum disease than other teeth are. Pain and discomfort from impacted wisdom teeth [...]

Benefits of CO2 Laser Dentistry Thanks to the advancement in the field of dentistry, we've been able to help patients for years now using CO2 Laser Dentistry by offering more precise and efficient treatments with only minimal risk of complications. The CO2 laser has allowed Dr. Tyson Pickett, DDS FAGD at Pickett Family Dental in Keller, TX to provide advanced laser dentistry to treat soft tissue of the gums, inner cheeks, and tongue as well as hard tissues such as teeth and bones. At our Keller, TX dental office, we use laser dentistry to improve the effectiveness of procedures such as root planing, gum contouring, canker sores, and cold sores. Dental laser being used to sculpt the gums for [...]

A dental bone graft is a dental procedure performed by your dentist to increase the amount of bone in a part of the jaw where bone has been lost or where additional support is needed. Bone is typically taken from another part of the body or created synthetically and then fused into existing bone in the jaw. When do you need a Dental Bone Graft? A dental bone graft is sometimes needed if further procedures, such as dental implants, are necessary or if bone loss is affecting the health of nearby gums and teeth. We'll cover how dental bone grafts work, how the procedure is done, and what results you can expect from this procedure. [...]

For those over the age of 20, it's extremely common to have ugly old fillings that tarnish the beauty of what should look like natural teeth. We see many patients who want to have their old fillings replaced with more natural looking fillings. Sometimes our patients aren't even aware of why their fillings look black. Why Do My Old Silver Fillings Look Black? The silver (amalgam) fillings that were used for many years contained a mixture of metal alloy containing, silver, tin, copper and mercury. As with many metals that are exposed to a wet environment they will begin to break down and oxidize, often times turning black. Why Replace [...]

A gummy smile usually comes from either an overgrowth of gum tissue or that some teeth are shorter making the other teeth show more gum tissue. Either way, many people feel uncomfortable with their gummy smile. Dr. Pickett, our cosmetic dentist in Keller, TX can augment your smile to reduce the gummy appearance when you smile and help boost that confidence. Take a look at what Dr. Pickett can do to fix your gummy smile and then visit with our very own cosmetic dentist in Keller, TX. Gum Lift – Show More of Your Teeth Gum disease is one of the top causes of gum overgrowth and inflammation, which can make teeth appear shorter [...]

Periodontal disease (the destruction of gum tissue and bone that hold our teeth in place) is one of the most widespread diseases within the United States and yet gets hardly any media attention and yet can affect your overall health including your heart. With more than 64 million people in the United States that currently have periodontal disease, the dangers to the health of these Americans can be severe. Periodontal disease is not only the number one reason people lose teeth; it can also affect the health of your body! So, what is Periodontal Disease? Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection, and in its earliest stages, it’s called gingivitis. It begins with plaque buildup between the teeth and the [...]