It’s no coincidence that people who have missing teeth also are suffering from potentially deadly health issues. In fact, your missing teeth may be causing those dangerous health issues to develop and progress. Over a 12-year study of over 7,500 subjects, researchers finally found a strong correlation between the number of teeth each participant had and their risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. The study pointed to the fact that subjects with less than 10 teeth were at least 7 times higher at risk of dying from heart disease compared to subjects that were the same exact sex and age with more teeth.
Basically, it’s important to fill those holes in your smile! If you’ve experienced tooth loss, Breckinridge Dental & Orthodontics has a great tooth replacement solution for you: dental implants in Richardson.
Dentists are all about the checkup. We’re sure you’ve heard the mantra: see your dentist twice a year for regular dental checkups. We can’t argue with that—dental checkups are important to your oral health. But do you want to know what’s just as important? The way you take care of your teeth and gums during the time in between dental checkups. Richardson, TX family dentists Drs. Nathan and Christine Coughlin are your partners in helping you maintain excellent oral health and a beautiful smile. And as your partners, we’d like to offer a few tips on how you can improve your oral hygiene routine at home.
In Chinese lore, 2017 is the year of the rooster. At Breckenridge Dental & Orthodontics, we want to make your 2017 the year of the smile. If you are typically reluctant to smile because your teeth are in bad shape, then we have the solution. With porcelain veneers in Richardson, TX, our dentists can give you a brand new smile that will have you crowing, “See me smile!”
Like adults, children need regular visits to the dentist to monitor and help them maintain their oral health. Besides cleaning their teeth, at Breckinridge Dental & Orthodontics we’ll also evaluate them for orthodontic care during their examination. Drs. Nathan and Christine Coughlin, your dentist in Richardson, TX can determine if and when orthodontic treatment is necessary for your child. Here are some of the options Dr. Nathan may recommend for your child.
This is your favorite time of year as the entire city gets covered in lights and holiday music. However, it can also be a bit financially stressful. Gifts and trips can be expensive, and it can be easy to forget to take care of yourself. One of the most basic things you can do is take care of your teeth by seeing your dentist in Richardson, TX at Breckinridge Dental & Orthodontics. In fact, you could save yourself money by doing so before the end of the year. 
You can get pretty much everything you need off of the internet these days. Previously, you were only able to get fun things like movies and pizza, but now it goes way beyond that. A few key strokes and a battalion of people getting their master’s degrees will instantly be at your door with groceries, toiletries, and probably a hot towel. One thing, however, that you can’t get through the internet is dental care. You still need to venture out into the world to take care of you and your family’s teeth. The question is, how should you choose a family dentist in Richardson, TX? Here are the big 5 things you should look for. 
If you have misaligned teeth, you are not alone. Most people are not born with a naturally straight smile. You may have considered braces in the past but the thought of a lengthy treatment is just not appealing. Now, you can get the straight smile you have always wanted in less time with 
Everyone has bad breath from time to time, but if you are suffering from chronic bad breath, chances are you have an underlying problem causing the odor. Approximately 25 percent of people suffer from bad breath, also known as 