Now that 2017 has arrived, it’s time to take action on your resolutions! Many of us choose to focus on our health for the New Year, and Dr. Sheri McIntosh would like to remind you not to forget about your oral health. Did you know that your oral health affects your overall health and well being? Your trusted team at Distinguished Dental has some helpful tips and healthy habits you can strive for in 2017.
Dental Health Resolutions: 5 Healthy Habits To Strive For in 2017
January 7, 2017
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Dental Benefit Reload Happens This January: Visit Your Dentist in Keller
December 23, 2016
Start the new year off right with a healthy, beautiful smile! As January kicks off, your dental benefits will be reloaded, allowing you to visit the dentist for little to no out-of-pocket cost for preventive and diagnostic treatments. Through visiting your dentist in Keller twice a year, your PPO will cover the cost of preventive appointments to help you maintain a healthy smile. As the new year starts, commit to your oral health with a trip to the dentist.
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Get a Straight Smile by Summer with Adult Orthodontics in Keller
December 21, 2016
Are you living with misaligned teeth? If so, you are not alone. It is estimated over half of adults are concerned about the appearance of their teeth. With the appearance of the teeth directly impacting your confidence during social and career engagements, you have probably considered orthodontics in the past. However, if you are like most adults, you do not want to have to deal with a lengthy, noticeable treatment. Now, you can straighten your smile with shorter, more discreet options with adult orthodontics in Keller. At Distinguished Dental, we offer the orthodontic treatments you need for a straight smile before summer.
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Guidelines for Optimal Oral Health From Your Dentist in Keller
October 22, 2016
Taking good care of your teeth and your oral health has never been more important, as we now understand that periodontal (gum) disease contributes to other serious health concerns in the body, and vice versa. We may sound like a broken record encouraging you to visit your dentist every six months, or twice per year, but it’s because we understand that your oral health affects your overall health and well being. Dr. Sheri McIntosh, your premiere dentist in Keller, wants to offer you some guidelines for optimal oral health.
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Your Keller Dentist Offers Periodontal Therapy
September 20, 2016
If you’re old enough to remember the movie Pretty Woman with Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, then you might recall a humorous scene where Roberts’ character exclaims, “And you shouldn’t neglect your gums!” Even if you’re not old enough to remember this movie, that’s still wise advice. Your gums are the foundation of a beautiful smile
Unfortunately, gum disease can rob you of your smile, your oral health and even your overall well being. At Distinguished Dental, Keller dentist Dr. Sheri McIntosh and her staff offer effective periodontal therapy to reverse the negative effects of gum disease and stop its progression.
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Oral Cancer Screening in Fort Worth, TX
August 20, 2016
Think you don’t know anyone who’s had oral cancer? See if you recognize any of these names: Babe Ruth, General Ulysses S. Grant, Sigmund Freud, Rod Stewart, Michael Douglas, George Harrison and Diane Von Furstenberg. For 2016, the American Cancer Society estimates that about 48,330 Americans will be diagnosed with oral or oropharyngeal (throat) cancer, and some 9,570 people will die from these cancers. And while there’s no telling for certain, some of these diagnoses and deaths might have been prevented by one simple procedure: an oral cancer screening. At Distinguished Dental, Dr. McIntosh and her staff routinely conduct oral cancer screenings in Fort Worth, TX during dental checkups in order to spot the early warning signs of this otherwise fatal disease.
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Your Dentist in Fort Worth, TX, Wants to See Your Kids this Summer
July 29, 2016
About this time every year, parents’ thoughts vacillate back and forth between “too bad, summer is almost over” and “hallelujah, summer is almost over!” Regardless of which side of the debate you fall on, one thing is certain: you should absolutely schedule your children’s back-to-school checkup with Fort Worth dentist Dr. McIntosh now. There’s still plenty of time to make sure your kids head back to class with a healthy and happy smile.
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Dental Myths the May Be Hurting Your Oral Health
June 29, 2016
Deciding on the best way to take care of your teeth and gums can be a little confusing. Over the years, I’m sure you’ve heard advice from various sources about the best way to care for your teeth. While these sources may have good intentions, some of this advice could actually be causing you to hurt your oral health instead of helping. As your dentist in Keller, we are here to break the most common myths surrounding oral health care.
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For a Cosmetic Dentist, Keller Calls Dr. McIntosh
April 12, 2016
Take a close look at your smile in the mirror—go ahead, we’ll wait. Are you satisfied with what you see? If not, then there is probably a cosmetic dentistry procedure that can correct that imperfection. Whether your smile’s flaw is small—a chipped tooth that only you seem to notice—or something more considerable, such as a broken tooth or crooked teeth, Keller cosmetic dentist Dr. McIntosh and her staff at Distinguished Dental have the treatment to enhance your look. Let’s consider some of the cosmetic dentistry services we offer.
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For Dentures, Keller Residents come to Dr. McIntosh
March 23, 2016
If you’re missing any teeth, then you may be asking yourself the question, “Should I get dentures?” The short answer is, ‘Yes!” They are an excellent choice for tooth replacement that make eating more pleasurable and smiling and speaking a more natural and less self-conscious activity. Now, the only question left to answer is what kind of dentures are best suited to you. Dr. McIntosh will be able to determine if partial, full, implant-retained or All-on-4 are the best option for you.
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