Aguilar Family Dentistry

For many of us, our highly anticipated vacation plans were postponed last year as the novel COVID-19 virus spread into a global pandemic. Fortunately, restrictions are being lifted and life is beginning to return back to normal just in time for summer. Whether you’re planning to spend your time off on a sandy beach in Hawaii, to visit family, or to do a little staycation, you don’t want dental flaws like unsightly chips and pigmented discoloration to hold you back from truly enjoying your vacation. That’s where veneers come in! Keep reading to learn all about this smile-transforming solution.

Tax season is often stressful and headache-inducing. Fortunately, there is sometimes a little perk at the end: a tax refund. Initially, shopping sprees, staycations, and other lavish purchases may come to mind. It’s a surprise, “extra” influx of cash after all! However, using the money to cover your preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry can benefit your smile and your wallet. Here’s how!

Your teeth are constantly and consistently fighting back against bacteria, acid, sugar, and a variety of temperatures on a daily basis. Your protective enamel is the hard, outer layer of your teeth that protects the softer, more sensitive areas of the tooth. Without it, the center of your tooth would not have any protection from harm. Even though the dentin is the strongest part of your entire body, it isn’t indestructible. Here are some of the causes, why it’s harmful, and what you can do about it.

February is known for being the month of love. However, that isn’t the only reason there are hearts everywhere – it’s also American Heart Month. Since 1964, the second month of the year has been dedicated to spreading awareness about cardiovascular health. In an effort to improve your own heart health, you may be inspired to eat better or be more active, but don’t forget to add a solid oral hygiene regimen to your list of to-dos. Keep reading to learn why!

Whether you are looking for a new job or are trying to boost yourself up at your current place of employment, you are striving to climb the ladder when it comes to your career. While you have all sorts of excellent skills and experience that make you good at what you do, it is no secret that your appearance still matters in the workplace. Having a stunning smile can have a positive impact on your career, so why shouldn’t you use this to your advantage? Continue reading to learn more about how cosmetic dental treatments can help you be more successful at work.

The holidays are almost here, which means it’s time to decorate the house, honor family traditions, and eat plenty of delicious holiday foods! However, as you choose which tasty treats to put on your plate, remember that indulging in too many unhealthy snacks can leave you with a mouthful of cavities and weakened teeth. Thankfully, knowing which items to fill up on and which to pass on can go a long way in keeping your smile healthy all season long! Here are five popular holiday foods that you should limit or avoid altogether to protect your pearly whites.

Whether you have an individual plan or one through your employer, dental insurance makes taking care of your teeth an obvious choice for your oral health and your wallet. However, far too many patients are unfamiliar with their policy, resulting in wasted benefits and unused dollars at the end of each year. To prevent that from happening to you, here’s a basic breakdown of what insurance providers do and don’t cover.

Many of us are used to our dentist asking all the questions during our appointments, such as: “How do your teeth feel?” and “Are you flossing regularly?” However, it shouldn’t be a one-way conversation! Visiting your dentist gives you an excellent opportunity to speak up and learn more about your oral health! Here are eight important questions you should ask your Denton dentist the next time you see them!

To keep your teeth and gums in tip-top shape, it is crucial to visit your dentist every six months for a dental checkup and professional cleaning. However, the exam alone can range anywhere between $50 and $300, and that doesn’t include X-rays or fluoride treatments. Fortunately, that’s where dental insurance comes in! If you are not familiar with your policy, here are four tips to help!

Welcome to our new website! We hope that it will serve as a valuable resource for you as you look for answers to all your questions about dentistry and our practice. We’ve designed it with our patients’ needs and wants in mind, so you’ll find that it is easy to navigate and that it contains a wealth of helpful information. We also hope you will enjoy reading our blog. In the future, we will use it to educate you about oral health and the pros and cons of various dental treatments. For now, however, we thought you might like to learn a little more about our practice and your family dentist in Denton, Dr. Jonathan Aguilar.