We have a number of procedures available to help your smile, including cosmetic and restorative dentistry. However, we often use general dental procedures to help patients maintain healthy smiles. We can help patients of all ages, from children to adults!
How Do You Improve Oral Health From Home?
Every six months, you need to see your dentist for a checkup and cleaning. However, keeping a healthy smile also means taking care of your teeth and gums at home. How do you improve your oral health from home? What steps can you take to keep your smile bright and healthy.
What Causes Teeth Stains?
How do you feel when you see your smile? If you have brown or yellow stains on your teeth, you may feel embarrassed or go to great lengths to keep your smile hidden. Often, we find patients aren’t aware that their daily habits can increase the risk of discoloration. What causes teeth stains? How can a dentist can remove them?
FAQs: Should You Use A Tongue Scraper?
Each day, you take time to thoroughly brush your teeth twice a day. As you know, doing so can help reduce your risk of tooth decay and gingivitis. But what about your tongue? Often, people ignore the tongue when they care for their smiles. However, by using a tongue scraper, you can help improve your oral health (and your breath).
Water Does More Than Keep You Hydrated!
In 2016 Americans hit a milestone: For the first time in decades, we drank more water than soda! This is great news because water offers a number of benefits, in addition to keeping us properly hydrated (a must in these Texas summers!). By drinking more water, you can protect your smile from tooth decay.
Should You See A Dentist For A Toothache?
Have you ever taken a drink of something sweet and noticed a dull ache? Have you experienced a pain in your tooth that never seems to subside or go away? If you have a persistent toothache, then you should see a dentist. Your discomfort could be a sign that you need treatment!
What Are The Warning Signs Of Gingivitis?
Did you know that according to the Centers for Disease Control, half of adults over the age of 30 suffer from periodontal disease? Gum disease often begins as inflammation, also known as gingivitis. What are the warning signs of gingivitis? Can treating the issue in this stage help protect you from the onset of gum disease?
Try Our Quiz On Clear Orthodontics
We recommend orthodontics to address misalignment and help you enjoy a straighter smile. In addition to the esthetics of your smile, orthodontics can help improve overall oral health as well. Instead of metal braces, we’re proud to offer our patients clear orthodontics using the Invisalign system.
Q&A: Why Do We Need General Care?
General dentistry, which includes exams and cleanings among other treatments options, is often overlooked by patients. In fact, many assume that proper brushing and flossing means general services simply aren’t as important. However, we need general care to safeguard our smiles against serious oral health concerns, such as infection and even periodontal disease.
What Does A Toothache Mean?
Do you have a tooth that hurts? A toothache can range from a minor inconvenience to a serious source of misery. Often, skipping treatment for tooth pain can increase the risk of infection and other serious complications. Does a toothache always mean you need treatment? How do you address them?
