The Smile Guide
Straight answers from our dental team
Costs, emergencies, insurance and treatment choices — explained plainly by the dentists and hygienist who’ll treat you. No scare tactics, no sales pitch.
- Cosmetic
- Cost & insurance
- Emergencies
- Extractions
- Gum health
- Implants
- Insurance
- Kids
- Root canals
How gum disease and diabetes affect each other
High blood sugar makes gum disease worse, and gum disease can push blood sugar up. Here’s how the link works, the signs to watch for, and why deep cleanings help.
How much do dental implants cost in Irving?
What a dental implant really costs in Irving and DFW, piece by piece—plus what insurance usually pays, financing options and how to spot a quote that’s too good to be true.
No dental insurance? 7 ways to make care affordable in Irving
No insurance doesn’t have to mean no dentist. Seven practical ways to keep care affordable, from prevention and membership plans to financing and Medicaid/CHIP for kids.
Toothache on the weekend? What to do in Irving
Tooth pain on a Saturday or Sunday? Safe home relief, what not to do, warning signs that mean the ER, and how to get seen in Irving this weekend.
Veneers or teeth whitening: which is right for you?
Whitening fixes color. Veneers fix color, shape and chips. Crowns add strength. Here’s how to choose, what each typically costs, and why you should whiten first.
Does Texas Medicaid or CHIP cover my child’s dental care?
A plain-English guide for Texas parents: what Children’s Medicaid and CHIP dental cover, how dental plans work, what it costs and how to apply.
Is it a dental emergency? How to decide what to do
A simple three-level guide to dental emergencies—when to go to the ER, when to see a dentist today and when it can wait—with first aid steps for each.
Root canal or extraction: which should you choose?
If your tooth can be saved, a root canal and crown usually beats pulling it. Here’s how dentists judge a tooth’s odds, and what each path really costs over time.
Your child’s first dental visit: when to go and what to expect
Why the first dental visit should happen by age 1, what actually happens in the chair, how to prepare your child and simple habits that prevent cavities.
Wisdom teeth: when to remove them, and when you don’t have to
Not every wisdom tooth has to come out. Learn the signs that yours should, what extraction day and recovery look like, how to avoid dry socket, and typical costs.
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Walk-ins welcome · Sundays 9–1
- Monday: 9 AM–6 PM
- Tuesday: 9 AM–6 PM
- Wednesday: 10 AM–7 PM
- Thursday: 9 AM–6 PM
- Friday: 9 AM–6 PM
- Saturday: 9 AM–6 PM
- Sunday: 9 AM–1 PM