Cityline Dental Center

Can your oral health determine if you’re at risk for heart disease? Believe it or not, your mouth definitely can. Researchers have found that patients with periodontal disease (advanced gum disease) are twice as likely to have heart disease compared to patients with healthy gums. The American population has a history of having high cholesterol which further increases their chance of having heart problems if they don’t take diligent care of their teeth and gums. Your dentist in Richardson, Dr. Melody Stampe of CityLine Dental Center, wants our patients to understand the relationship between dangerous bacteria, inflammation, and serious heart conditions.

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Did you know the many benefits that come with keeping up good oral health habits? When you greet someone with a gorgeous, healthy smile you automatically leave a good first impression. Studies have shown that society reacts to straight, beautiful smiles much more positively compared to flawed, decaying ones. When you make smile confidently, you’re more likely to snag that second date or get that promotion at work—yeah studies show that people with great smiles are considered to be more successful. Why wouldn’t you take the necessary steps to have healthy teeth and gums? Your dentist in Richardson wants every patient to have the knowledge on how to maintain great smiles. If you follow these helpful, quick tips and tricks you can be on the road to sparkling pearly whites!

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Choosing a dentist is a big decision, and you want to be sure you’re making the right choice for you and your family. So how can you decide, out of so many dentists in the DFW area? We’ve got 5 key things to look out for: expertise, proven results, expert staff, comprehensive services, and great online reviews.

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If your doctor has recently recommended you undergo a sleep study, you may have been caught a bit off guard. A sleep study is often recommended for patients who are suspected to have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that affects more than 25 million Americans. It results when the airways collapse at night, causing numerous pauses in breathing frequently throughout the night. Since the symptoms of the condition can be difficult to recognize, a sleep study is the only effective means to properly diagnose the condition. If you are found to have the disorder, you will need treatment for sleep apnea in Richardson.
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It’s a new year, which means one thing to many people: New Year’s Resolutions. What do you want to be better in 2017? Your health? Your appearance? You can actually improve both this year by just taking better care of your teeth. These 5 healthy habits from Dr. Melody Stampe, your dentist in Richardson, will enhance the look of your smile and make it healthier than ever.  (more…)

Sleep apnea is a common condition that affects about 20 million people in the U.S. every night. Whenever most people hear about it, it’s usually associated with being extremely overweight, and more commonly affects males. However, sleep apnea can affect a wide array of people despite their size or gender. Today, Dr. Melody Stampe is going to share 6 reasons you might need to get sleep apnea therapy in Richardson. (more…)

If the loved ones on your gift list are anything like ours, they already have most of what they need. So what’s a gift that they’ll never expect to receive from you this holiday season? We’ve got an idea — straighter teeth and a more confident smile. Invisalign in Richardson is the perfect gift option for teens and adults who are dealing with misaligned teeth.

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Teeth whitening in Richardson — if you’ve considered it before but haven’t yet taken the plunge, there’s never been a better time. Unleash your most dazzling smile, just in time for the holidays! Dr. Stampe provides both in-office and at-home whitening, so you can reveal your results at the pace you are comfortable with.

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The countdown is over. Halloween has arrived! What fun events will you and your children take part in this evening? It’s likely one of your kids’ favorite days of the year — but as your dentist in Richardson, we know it’s also the time their teeth are at an increased risk of developing cavities. That’s why this year, we are looking forward to celebrating National Brush Day tomorrow, November 1.

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