Wednesday 27 July 2016

Learn more about the importance of saliva.

Learn more about the importance of saliva.


The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel.

Dentist North Little Rock AR
Springhill Dental, PLLC
3401 Springhill Drive, Suite 285
North Little Rock, AR 72117
Telephone: (501) 955-0155

Monday 25 July 2016

Bad Breath (Halitosis)

In most cases, the cause of bad breath can be simple. However, if the issue is persistent, it can be a symptom of something more serious, and a problem sign of something to avoid long term.

  • Diet places a key role in bad breath, and the food you eat can often affect the smell of your breath.
  • Oral bacteria can cause an odour, and also indicate you have plaque build-up.
  • Dry mouth often affects your breath, as saliva (or lack thereof) affects plaque buildup and food particles from sticking to your teeth. Read more about dry mouth on the dry mouth page.
  • Smoking.
  • Unclean dentures. Just like teeth, dentures need to be cleaned regularly to keep them feeling, and smelling, fresh.
  • Some medical conditions, often affecting your liver or kidneys, can affect your breath. Alerting your dentist of previous medical conditions, or current medications is always a good idea.

To read the entire article , please visit plus.HealthyTeeth.org

Dentist North Little Rock AR
Springhill Dental, PLLC
3401 Springhill Drive, Suite 285
North Little Rock, AR 72117
Telephone: (501) 955-0155

Sunday 24 July 2016

Prevention Dentistry for Seniors

Keeping Seniors' Smiles Healthy and Attractive

The signs of aging show up on our teeth and gums just like they do on our bodies. We pay specific attention to the needs of our seniors. Gum disease and root decay are serious conditions that we check for. Early treatment is important to save teeth and maintain good health. 

We also check for fractures and decay around restorations and for fillings that have loosened. The flow of saliva through the mouth can be reduced with certain medications, and we provide products that relieve the condition of dry mouth. We can also return your smile to a dazzling one with advanced whitening treatments. We advise our seniors that if they ever experience bleeding gums from brushing or flossing, or if one or more teeth become loose, to contact us immediately.

Dentist North Little Rock AR
Springhill Dental, PLLC
3401 Springhill Drive, Suite 285
North Little Rock, AR 72117
Telephone: (501) 955-0155

Wednesday 20 July 2016

Why Do Gums Recede?

Learn more about why gums recede.


The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel.

Dentist North Little Rock AR
Springhill Dental, PLLC
3401 Springhill Drive, Suite 285
North Little Rock, AR 72117
Telephone: (501) 955-0155

Sunday 17 July 2016

High Tech Dental Tools

Clean Teeth Beyond Your Expectations

When we use the Piezo Scaler™, we hear comments from our patients that their teeth have never felt so clean! This high-tech hand tool uses the vibrations of high frequencies to remove deposits on teeth and under the gumline much faster and easier. This is true even in deep pockets in the case of gum disease treatment. The scaler does its job so efficiently, there is little discomfort.

Dentist North Little Rock AR
Springhill Dental, PLLC
3401 Springhill Drive, Suite 285
North Little Rock, AR 72117
Telephone: (501) 955-0155

Wednesday 13 July 2016

Treatment for Abscessed Teeth

Learn more about the treatment for abscessed teeth.


The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel.

Dentist North Little Rock AR
Springhill Dental, PLLC
3401 Springhill Drive, Suite 285
North Little Rock, AR 72117
Telephone: (501) 955-0155

Sunday 10 July 2016

Dental Teeth Whitening

A Whiter, Brighter Smile

Everyone wants a smile that is dazzling and attractive. And having your teeth their whitest will achieve that. We offer a professionally supervised bleaching process. Dr. Shearer makes custom whitening trays and then you proceed with the treatment at home. You use the supplies we provide and follow the instructions to whiten your teeth. Results are achieved within 1 – 14 days.

Dentist North Little Rock AR
Springhill Dental, PLLC
3401 Springhill Drive, Suite 285
North Little Rock, AR 72117
Telephone: (501) 955-0155

Monday 4 July 2016

Dysphagia (Trouble Swallowing)

Those suffering from dysphagia, or trouble swallowing, can reduce their risk of chest infection or other serious issues by maintaining good oral health by keeping their mouth clean. Other medical issues include neuromuscular conditions, stroke, dementia, traumatic brain injury, gastroesophageal reflux disease, cancers of the head and neck and certain respiratory conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Aspiration pneumonia can also be caused when saliva, food or liquid goes down the trachea into the lungs, instead of the esophagus and into the stomach.

Risk of dysphagia increases with age and frailty, as well as smoking, excessive alcohol use, certain medications and poor oral hygiene including your teeth and dentures.

To read the entire article , please visit plus.HealthyTeeth.org

Dentist North Little Rock AR
Springhill Dental, PLLC
3401 Springhill Drive, Suite 285
North Little Rock, AR 72117
Telephone: (501) 955-0155