Dr. Jerry Dunn wants to know: What do you love about Irving?

Advanced Dental Care of Las Colinas, located in Irving and serving Las Colinas and surrounding communities, is situated around some pretty unique neighborhoods in Dallas County. Each is special with its own personality, created by the people and places (and our wonderful patients) living within.

Today, Dr. Jerry Dunn and our team thought we'd ask: What are your favorite things about Irving or Dallas? Is there a local event you attend every year? Do you have a favorite eatery? Perhaps a favorite getaway in Texas?

Please feel free to share some information about your favorite local hang-outs in Irving, Las Colinas or Dallas, and everything you love best about “your neck of the woods.” And, who knows, we might post your response on our social networks!

Have a great rest of the week!

Ask Dr. Dunn: How do I prevent bad breath?

We've blogged about the effects of bad breath in the past, and today thought we'd share a few tips with you to help prevent halitosis, or bad breath. Dr. Dunn knows bad breath can be a bummer, but he also knows that it can be easily prevented!

Bad breath is caused by odor-producing bacteria that grow in your mouth. This bacteria gathers on bits of food and between your teeth and release sulfur compounds, making your breath smell. Recently, we read an article by Dr. Andrew Weil titled, "3 Ways to Prevent Bad Breath." He recommends the following ways to help prevent bad breath:

1. Brush your tongue: "The tongue, and especially the back of the tongue, is a warm harbor for bacteria," he writes, and recommends spending some time on your tongue during teeth brushing, "moving slowly toward the back so as not to activate your gag reflex."

2. Keep your mouth hydrated: Because a dry mouth typically leads to bad breath, eating oranges or celery, or drinking water, may help.

3. Freshen your mouth: Herbal palate cleansers (parsley, peppermint tea and cardamom seeds may do the trick). If bad breath returns, give us a call! Dr. Dunn may diagnose any condition or concerns of the oral cavity that may be causing the problems, such as gum disease.

If you have any questions about halitosis or your treatment with Dr. Dunn, please give us a call!

The five key steps to maintaining good oral health

Dr. Dunn would like to point you to an interesting article that talks about the steps you need to take to accomplish better oral health. The article is titled, "5 Steps to a Healthy Mouth," and the author notes that having your teeth and gums cleaned by a dental hygienist twice a year, using a goldenseal mouth rinse, washing your hands and massaging your gums with your fingertips and using dental floss are all part of keeping your mouth—and smile—healthy.

If you have any questions on good oral hygiene, give us a call! Have a great week, from the entire team at Advanced Dental Care of Las Colinas!

What puts you at ease at Advanced Dental Care of Las Colinas?

Dr. Dunn understands not everyone is thrilled to see their dentist. But the doctor and our team at Advanced Dental Care of Las Colinas strive to bring you the best and most comforting experience at each visit. We’d like to know: What is it about our office that makes you comfortable or puts you at ease? Is it something about our pleasant environment? Our friendly staff? Dr. Dunn himself?

Let us know by posting here or by giving us a call!