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  • What is biofilm?

    posted: Dec. 09, 2025.

    Biofilm, the protective housing for bacteria, is a hot topic in the medical and dental fields. Routinely taking an antibiotic for a bacterial infection has become more complicated because of Read more
  • Holiday Gift Ideas for Healthy Holiday Smiles

    posted: Dec. 02, 2025.

    Need some gift ideas for family members and friends who seem to have absolutely everything? Who are impossible to shop for? Who tell you not to worry, it’s the thought Read more
  • Tips for a Tooth-Friendly Thanksgiving

    posted: Nov. 25, 2025.

    Nothing is more welcome at the Thanksgiving table than your happy, healthy smile! Here are some ideas to keep your holiday smile looking and feeling its best. #1 Good Dental Hygiene Doesn’t Read more
  • Is Coffee Damaging Your Smile?

    posted: Nov. 18, 2025.

    Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. Many people have a cup, or two, or even three a day. It’s common to drink it in the Read more
  • Should I fix my chipped tooth?

    posted: Nov. 11, 2025.

    It was a small fall! A miniscule piece of popcorn! A minor foul on the basketball court! But now there’s a chip in your otherwise perfect smile. Is a chipped Read more
  • Tips for Cold and Flu Season

    posted: Nov. 04, 2025.

    It’s peak cold and flu season, a time to be especially conscious about your health. We have some suggestions to help you navigate this contagious time of year, with bonus Read more
  • Let’s Make Halloween Treats Less Tricky!

    posted: Oct. 28, 2025.

    If the scariest part of Halloween in Dallas, Texas is trying to figure out which treats are braces-friendly and which treats are braces-frightful, we have a fiendishly simple suggestion to Read more
  • Plaque Attack? Let’s Fight Back!

    posted: Oct. 21, 2025.

    Plaque is a sticky subject! It sticks to the enamel of our teeth above and below the gum line, and it collects around fillings, braces, and other dental work. Plaque Read more
  • Just What Is a Cavity, Anyway?

    posted: Oct. 14, 2025.

    So you might be wondering, just what are cavities? How do we get them? What do they do to our teeth? How can we prevent them? Let’s talk! Our teeth need Read more
  • October Is Orthodontic Health Month!

    posted: Oct. 07, 2025.

    October’s here! A month when we celebrate the beauty of fall, the taste of pumpkin spice, the fun of Halloween in Dallas, Texas, and the healthy smiles which orthodontic treatment Read more
  • Don’t Let Craze Lines Faze You

    posted: Sep. 30, 2025.

    You’re getting ready for a night out, or you’re checking to make sure you removed every bit of spinach after eating, or you’re practicing your best selfie smile . . Read more
  • Dental X-rays and Your Child

    posted: Sep. 23, 2025.

    We’re parents, so we worry. It comes with the job description! That’s why we make sure our children use toothbrushes with soft bristles and apply just the right amount of Read more
  • Surprising Ways to Prevent Cavities

    posted: Sep. 16, 2025.

    There are numerous ways to prevent cavities. Some, like brushing your teeth regularly and visiting our Dallas, Texas office, are more obvious than others. Beyond the standard methods of preventing Read more
  • Which whitening is right for you?

    posted: Sep. 09, 2025.

    Many of our patients at Paul K. Lonquist, D.D.S., F.A.G.D. have been asking us about brightening their teeth lately, and today we thought we would discuss the options available to Read more
  • September is National Gum Care Month!

    posted: Sep. 02, 2025.

    Can you believe it's already September? At Paul K. Lonquist, D.D.S., F.A.G.D., we know that gingivitis, the early stage of periodontal disease, can be difficult to recognize. Many people don’t Read more
  • Are baby teeth really that important?

    posted: Aug. 26, 2025.

    Your infant’s first teeth will begin to appear around six to 12 months of age. You might wonder how important these primary teeth really are. After all, baby teeth are Read more
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  • Broken Teeth

    Even though enamel is the hardest substance in the body, teeth aren’t indestructible, and chipped, cracked, and broken teeth are among the most common dental injuries. Tooth fractures might result from accidents, trauma, tooth grinding, chewing hard objects and foods, or extensive decay. Tooth injuries ...

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  • Apicoectomy

    Root canal therapy is often enough to treat infection in the inner tooth successfully. If pain or inflammation return, however, these symptoms can indicate a new or recurring infection. In such cases, an apicoectomy is a common surgical procedure used to save the tooth and restore the health of the surrounding ...

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  • Tooth Pain

    Pain is a signal that something is wrong. Any tooth pain should be taken seriously because ignoring this symptom can lead to more serious dental and medical consequences. Among the common causes of tooth pain are decay, erosion, infection, and trauma. Tooth Decay Tooth decay begins with the bacteria ...

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  • Orthodontic Emergencies

    If you experience severe pain or a problem with your orthodontic equipment that cannot be fixed at home, you will need to contact your orthodontist immediately to get it resolved. Leaving your tooth in pain or your equipment damaged for a long period of time will ultimately set back your treatment plan. ...

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  • Traumatic Dental Injuries

    Traumatic dental injuries occur most often in children and teenagers, although people of all ages can experience them as well. Sports accidents, car accidents, and falls or trips are all examples of how someone can experience a traumatic dental injury. If you have experienced this type of injury, it’s ...

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  • Snoring and Sleep Apnea

    Is it snoring or sleep apnea? Snoring occurs when soft tissues in the throat area relax during sleep, partially blocking airways and vibrating with the passage of air. It’s this vibration that causes that distinctive snoring sound. If you’re one of the millions of people who snore, you know how those ...

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  • Bruxism

    Bruxism is the medical term for excessive tooth grinding and/or jaw clenching. Because our jaw muscles are capable of producing hundreds of pounds of force, continuous grinding and clenching can cause significant damage to teeth and jaws without dental intervention. Unconscious grinding or clenching ...

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  • Smile Makeover

    When you’re happy with your smile, you’re able to greet the world confidently, both personally and professionally. Concerns about your smile can undermine that confidence. If you’d like to correct imperfections in your smile, cosmetic dentistry can transform your look and your outlook with innovative ...

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  • TMD

    The temporomandibular joints (TMJ) connect the temporal bones on each side of the skull to the mandible, or lower jawbone. These complex, hinge-like joints allow the mouth to open and close, move back and forth, and slide from side to side. Muscle, bone, and cartilage work together for easy and comfortable ...

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  • Mouthguards

    While you’re living your active life, be sure to protect your smile. A mouthguard is essential safety gear whenever you participate in any sport or activity that could lead to dental trauma. Oral and dental injuries are very common for athletes, and often these injuries can be prevented or reduced ...

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