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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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 
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 
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 
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 
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 
Talk about subtle. The early symptoms of gum disease can be so minor that they often go unnoticed unless you are a trained dental professional or know what to look for. Of course, when you come to Dr. McIntosh and the team at Distinguished Dental in Keller, TX, we’re on the lookout for the signs and symptoms of gum disease at every one of your checkups. However, your Keller dentist still thinks it’s important for you to be aware of what gum disease looks like at all stages so that you can be another guardian against this smile-stealing infection.
You know that if you want to maintain your best oral health, you have to be an active participant. That’s why you faithfully brush your teeth two times every day and floss at least once a day. You figure you’re not having any problems, so why take the time to see the dentist? Well, when you come to see your Keller family dentist Dr. McIntosh, she and her staff can make sure you continue to not have any problems. That’s exactly what a dental checkup is for—to help prevent problems.
Love is in the air. After all, with February comes Valentine’s Day and thoughts turn to love and happiness and chocolate and smiles. To make sure your smile looks best, why not consider teeth whitening? At Distinguished Dental, we offer different 