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Vaping Could Be Just as Harmful to Your Teeth and Gums as Smoking
posted: Nov 10, 2019.
The electronic cigarette (e-cig), the much-acclaimed smoking alternative, has recently been linked to hundreds of lung-related illnesses and deaths among otherwise healthy young adults. But dentists were actually among the Read more -
There are Good Reasons to Check Your Blood Pressure During Dental Visits
posted: Oct 31, 2019.
There are a lot of opportunities to have your blood pressure checked: your doctor's office, of course; your local pharmacy; health fairs; and the dentist's office. The last one might Read more -
The Benefits of Regular Dental Exams
posted: Oct 24, 2019.
Dr. Sonia Rodriguez provides her patients with dental exams in her Laredo, TX, office. This preventative measure arms patients with the knowledge they need to protect their teeth. She informs patients of the early stages of cavities or oral disease and provides patients with dental care tips.
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Ultrasonic Plaque Removal an Effective Alternative to Manual Scaling
posted: Oct 21, 2019.
Undergoing regular dental cleanings is an essential part of periodontal (gum) disease prevention. While a daily habit of brushing and flossing cleans bacterial plaque from most tooth surfaces, it’s difficult Read more -
Guide Your Older Children or Teens through These 3 Oral Health Areas
posted: Oct 11, 2019.
Helping your infant or toddler develop good dental habits is one of the best head starts you can give them toward optimum oral health. But even after they’ve matured enough Read more -
Root Decay in Your Later Years Could Endanger Your Teeth
posted: Oct 01, 2019.
As we age we become more susceptible to dental diseases. A common but often initially unnoticed problem for seniors is root decay.We’re all familiar with tooth decay in the crown, Read more -
Sedation Therapy can reduce Anxiety in Children during Dental Visits
posted: Sep 21, 2019.
Making sure children are comfortable when visiting the dentist is an essential part of creating a lifetime habit of dental care. We recommend children start dental visits around their first Read more -
Dental Sealants Give Children an Added Boost Against Tooth Decay
posted: Sep 11, 2019.
Although adults are more prone to dental disease, children aren't immune from one particular infection, tooth decay. Some children, in fact, are at higher risk for an aggressive form called Read more -
Put the Extra Effort in Your Oral Hygiene While Wearing Braces
posted: Sep 01, 2019.
The journey to a straighter smile with braces can be difficult. One of the biggest dangers you'll face is an increased risk of periodontal (gum) disease.Gum disease is caused by Read more -
Avoid These 4 Health Problems with One Simple Denture Practice
posted: Aug 22, 2019.
Dentures can be an effective and affordable solution for people who've lost all their teeth. With them a person can once again eat nutritiously, speak clearly and smile confidently — Read more -
The Dangers of DIY Braces
posted: Aug 12, 2019.
Let’s say you’ve always wanted to have straighter teeth, and you’re wondering if it’s time to seek help from a dentist or orthodontist. So you search online and find a Read more -
You Need a Dentist to Remove Tartar From Your Teeth
posted: Aug 02, 2019.
One of the key parts to an effective oral disease prevention plan is practicing daily oral hygiene to remove dental plaque. Both brushing and flossing are necessary for cleaning your Read more -
Lip or Palate Clefts can be Effectively Repaired
posted: Jul 23, 2019.
About one American baby in 700 is born with some form of lip or palate cleft—and the percentage is even higher in other parts of the world. At one time Read more -
You can Get Relief from Facial Pain
posted: Jul 13, 2019.
Each year doctors treat about 150,000 new cases of severe facial pain. If you're one of those people, you don't have to suffer—there are ways to gain relief from these Read more -
To Extract or not Extract? The Big Decision About Your Child's Wisdom Teeth
posted: Jul 03, 2019.
Your child's permanent teeth come in gradually, starting just as they begin losing their primary ("baby") teeth and not ending until late adolescence or early adulthood. That's when the third Read more -
People Born with Missing Teeth can Still Gain a Beautiful Smile
posted: Jun 23, 2019.
When you look at the top row of a normal smile, you'll see symmetrical pairs: the central incisors in the middle, flanked by the lateral incisors and the canine (or Read more