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Apr 153 min read

The Top 7 Worst Foods For Your Teeth, Explained By Family & General Dentist in Irving, TX

Your teeth, while quite sturdy, are not invincible. The foods and beverages you consume play a significant role in your teeth’s health...

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Feb 27, 20234 min read

Sugar Consumption & Your Health, With Family & General Dentist in Irving, Texas

How much sugar did the average person consume in the 1700s vs. today? And what does our increased sugar consumption do to our oral,...

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Jan 9, 20233 min read

What Is Oral Biofilm; How Does it Impact Oral Health? Irving, TX Family & General Dentist Explains

Do you know how much bacteria is in the human mouth? Estimates vary between 500 to 700 different species of bacteria, and between 6...

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Oct 31, 20224 min read

How to Fight Sugar Cravings, With Your Irving, Texas Family & General Dentist

People today consume an astounding amount of sugar – nearly 300% of the recommended amount! Over the past few decades, added sugars in...

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Oct 17, 20223 min read

October is Dental Hygiene Month! Celebrate With Irving, Texas General and Family Dentist

Happy October, and Happy National Dental Hygiene Month! We celebrate #DentalHygieneMonth for two great reasons: 1) to recognize the...

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Jul 19, 20223 min read

Is Fluoride Safe for Kids? Learn With Your Irving, Texas General & Family Dentist

Fluoride is found in many foods and drinks, our communities’ public drinking water, and in most of the oral care products we use. It is a...

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Jul 6, 20223 min read

How Does Fluoride Protect Our Teeth? Your Family & General Dentist in Irving, Texas Explains

What is Fluoride? Fluoride (pronounced “floor-eyed”) is a naturally occurring mineral found nearly everywhere on earth – in air, soil,...

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Apr 18, 20223 min read

Preparing for Your Baby’s First Dentist Visit, with Irving & Las Colinas Family and General Dentist

Here at MacArthur Park Dentistry, we welcome patients of all ages and accommodate the unique needs of every patient! We know that infants...

MacArthur Park Dentistry

Mar 31, 20222 min read

All About Inlays and Onlays, With General and Restorative Dentist in Irving & Las Colinas TX

You've heard of dental fillings and crowns, but have you heard of inlays and onlays? In the past, dental crowns were always the go-to...

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Jan 31, 20223 min read

How Can You Prevent Baby Bottle Tooth Decay? Irving & Las Colinas, Family & General Dentist Answers!

Baby teeth may be temporary, but they are incredibly important! They play a big role in a growing child’s speech, digestion, and social...

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Jul 26, 20213 min read

What is Cariogenicity? Learn What Foods Cause Cavities, with Irving, Texas General & Family Dentist

cariogenic car·i·o·gen·ic | \ ˌker-ē-ə-ˈje-nik , -ˈjē- \ adjective producing or promoting the development of tooth decay1 Did you...

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Apr 1, 20203 min read

All About Cavities! Explained By Your General and Family Dentist in Irving and Las Colinas, Texas

Cavities (aka dental caries or tooth decay) are one of the world’s most common diseases, with only the common cold beating it out. And...