Long Family Dental of Cleburne Blog

When you need a root canal treatment, you’ll definitely know it. The most misconceived concept about root canals is that they’re painful. But in reality, the real pain comes from your infected tooth that needs to be treated, not the treatment itself. Your Midlothian dentist at Long Family Dental is here to relieve your pain, not cause more of it.

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Have you noticed no matter how many times you brush your teeth, swish your mouth with mouthwash, or chew a piece of minty gum, you can’t seem to get fresh breath? Not only is it embarrassing to interact with your peers and colleagues, but it’s actually a health concern. Your Midlothian dentist may be able to help you unveil the culprit: gum disease. It’s important to understand that for one—it’s not uncommon and you’re not alone. Secondly, although just about half of American adults have it, it is a serious dental issue that needs to be addressed. And most importantly, gum disease is not only preventable but can be treated with the dental services Long Family Dental office offers to our patients.

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For years, you’ve been embarrassed by your teeth – you’ve learned to grin with your lips together to camouflage your crookedness and chips. And, now that you’ve gotten older, the problems have only gotten worse – you now have staining from all the coffee you drink. You want to upgrade your smile, but you’re not sure where to start. You don’t know what cosmetic dentist in Midlothian has the experience you need, and the friendly chairside manner you want. Luckily for you, the team at Long Family Dental has decades of dental expertise, and their compassionate demeanor will make upgrading your smile enjoyable. Find out about what cosmetic services could benefit you in this post.

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Did you know that your child should be seeing the dentist every six months just like you do? It’s true! At Long Family Dental we want to begin seeing your child around their first birthday so we can begin to monitor their oral health and development. It may seem early, but it helps your child begin acclimating to the dental office, which sets them up for future success. We also encourage parents to bring their little ones along to their own dental appointments. This helps your child see that the dentist in Midlothian is not a scary place.

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Confidence is brought up quite often in many different conversations. Whether you’re talking about dating, making friends, or progressing at your job, confidence is always considered an important factor. It actually makes a lot of sense. Believing in yourself makes others follow suit, and can motivate you to change and grow in innumerable ways. Of course, not everyone believes in themselves this way. They need a little boost to push them in the right direction, and that’s exactly what they can get from their cosmetic dentist in Midlothian at Long Family Dental.   (more…)

It can be hectic running a family sometimes. You look at your calendar of appointments and you start to empathize with air traffic controllers. Even when things are running smoothly, it can be very stressful, and dental issues only add to it. Your child hasn’t had a check-up in a very long time, one of your parents has been complaining about their dentures, and you have a broken tooth that desperately needs to be fixed. You spend hours on the internet trying to find a dentist who can take care of each particular problem, and of course, you’ve had no luck. This is a problem many people deal with every day when trying to balance the dental needs of everyone in their family. “Can’t I find just one dentist in Cleburne who can help everybody?” Yes, yes you can, and Dr. Robert and Dr. Chris Long  are going to share a little more about the kind of care you can expect when you visit Long Family Dental. (more…)

Nothing beats Grandma’s homemade peanut brittle specially made during the holidays! This festive time of year brings up so many delicious, yet dangerous goodies for us to enjoy. At Long Family Dental, we say dangerous because this is the time of year when our dental emergencies increase due to hard candies breaking teeth or dental restorations, or sticky chewy treats pulling off dental crowns or fillings. Your dentist in Cleburne reminds you to avoid holiday emergencies with prevention.

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Are you tired of hiding your smile in the holiday photos each year? If you’re not satisfied with the appearance of your teeth, Long Family Dental has a quick and cost effective solution that will make you the life of the holiday party this year. Whitening your teeth can make a huge impact on your smile and even take years off of your appearance. Consider teeth whitening in Midlothian for the holidays.

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