Fresh Breath for Your Valentine!

fresh breathValentine’s Day is tomorrow, and you’ve probably already made reservations, ordered flowers, and bought a card. But have you checked your breath lately? Bad breath can ruin any night, whether it’s a first date or a night out with your husband of twenty years.

No one wants to worry about their breath, especially not when you should be relaxing with a loved one. Our Burleson staff will help in any way we can, [Read more...]

Keep Your Teeth Healthy with Hydrogen Peroxide: Five Tips

hydrogen peroxideA great, cheap product to add to your oral hygiene routine is hydrogen peroxide, which can be used in a number of ways to keep your teeth healthy and clean. Legacy Dental loves providing our Burleson patients with tips to protect and maintain the beauty and health of their teeth that they can do from home. Just remember to check with us before you try these or any other new treatments, to make sure they are right for your individual needs.

What is Hydrogen Peroxide?

Hydrogen peroxide is a common household product that can be found for very cheap at your local pharmacy or grocery store. Chemically, it is two oxygen molecules with two oxygen molecules, and it appears as a clear liquid with about the consistency of water. [Read more...]

Coffee Stains on Your Teeth?

Coffee Stained TeethNot to worry! You don’t have to quit drinking coffee if you don’t want to. Legacy Dental is here to help you understand where the stains come from, how to get rid of them, and how to prevent them from forming in the first place.

We know that Burleson residents love their coffee and we want to help you maintain a beautiful, healthy smile, without having to dramatically change your daily routine. We’re here to help you!

Why does coffee stain teeth?

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Do the Holidays Make You Clench Your Teeth?

TMJ TMDThe holidays can be a stressful time for everyone, with buying presents, wrapping presents, decorating, hosting family, cooking, cleaning…the list goes on and on! Being stressed has many effects on our bodies, and Dr. Barroso wants his patients to know about how it affects your mouth, especially when it comes to a condition known as temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ or TMD).

Interestingly, TMD is 9 times more likely to affect women than men, but all Burleson residents should be aware of the symptoms. Legacy Dental is hoping to help our patients remove stress and pain from their lives this holiday season!
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Five Healthy Foods for Your Teeth

The holiday season always brings with it lots of food. Pies, cakes, turkey, stuffing, ham, candied yams, fruitcake…it often seems like the list is overwhelming. Usually those foods are unhealthy for both your overall health, as well as your teeth. This week, Dr. Barroso wants to give Burleson residents some foods that they can substitute this season to help make both their bodies and their mouths happier and healthier.

1) Pomegranate

Studies show that this fruit may increase antioxidant activity in the mouth, and it may decrease the amount of cavity-forming bacteria. Testing is still in the early stages, but Dr. Barroso suggests adding some fresh pomegranate to your diet every once in a while. However, avoid the juice which may not be as beneficial because of its sugar content. [Read more...]

Lipstick Can Make Teeth Look Whiter

Lipstick Can Make Teeth Look WhiterHaving lipstick on your teeth is not a good look, but new studies show that picking the right shade to accent your pout can actually brighten those pearly whites! Using a dental color guide, scientists have proven that many hues of lipstick can make your teeth instantly look whiter, which Dr. Barroso thinks is always a good thing.

So which colors do this? A general rule is to try to stick with those that have blue undertones which will contrast with the yellow tints of your teeth and make them appear brighter and whiter. When looking for a specific color, try in the deeper reds and maroons. Stay away from nudes, peaches, neutral pinks, and frosted lipsticks, which can make your teeth look the same color as the lipstick. [Read more...]

Ten Gum Disease Facts for Diabetics

Ten Gum Disease Facts for DiabeticsMost diabetics have some degree of periodontal disease (gum disease) in their mouth, and many do not get any sort of treatment. To continue his celebration of National Diabetes Awareness Month, Dr. Barroso wants to end this cycle by teaching Burleson residents about the seriousness of gum disease.

1. Gum disease is the number one cause of tooth loss.

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Diabetes and Your Mouth

Diabetes, PerioEvery 17 seconds someone new is diagnosed with diabetes, a disease that is now one of the leading causes of death and disability in this country. November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and Dr. Barroso wants to educate all Burleson residents on what they can do to prevent and treat this debilitating disease.

What is diabetes?

According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes is a group of diseases characterized by high blood glucose levels that result from defects in the body’s ability to produce and/or use insulin. There are two main kinds of diabetes: [Read more...]

Welcome Our New Doctor!

Dr. Jeremy SimpsonDr. Barroso is very excited to welcome Dr. Jeremy Simpson to his practice this month!

Dr. Simpson was born and raised here in Burleson, and was educated at Southwestern Adventist University, the University of Texas Health Science Center, and the University of Nevada- Las Vegas. He has been married to his wife Jennie for eleven years, and together they have two sons.

If you would like to know more about our new partner, check out the Meet the Doctors page!

Please join us in welcoming our new doctor, and don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

Five Common Brushing Mistakes

Five Common Brushing MistakesOctober is National Dental Hygiene Month, which makes it the perfect time for Dr. Barroso to talk about how to properly brush your teeth. Many people don’t know the right techniques to use when cleaning their teeth, so hopefully this post will give you some quick tips.

The biggest thing to remember is that any brushing is better than no brushing, so don’t be discouraged if you are making some mistakes. [Read more...]