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Bitewing X-Rays Safely 'Reveal all' About Back Teeth to Prevent Tooth Decay
posted: Dec 04, 2018.
Modern dental care wouldn’t be the same without x-rays. Since dentists began capturing x-ray images a century ago to detect beginning tooth decay, billions of teeth have been preserved.“Catching it Read more -
These 3 Tasks Show How Saliva is Amazing
posted: Nov 24, 2018.
Saliva probably doesn’t rate high on your amazement meter. You’re more likely to notice its absence and the dry irritation that results.But you might be more impressed with this unsung Read more -
3 Ways Your Dental Hygienist Improves Your Oral Health
posted: Nov 14, 2018.
You may think an office cleaning is mainly cosmetic — giving your teeth that polished look and you that pleasant, “squeaky clean” feeling. But your dental hygienist is doing more Read more -
Signs You May Need a Root Canal
posted: Nov 07, 2018.
While many patients are anxious about the idea of getting a root canal, this treatment is one of the best ways to cure a tooth that has been affected by Read more -
A Stainless Steel Crown Could Help a Struggling Primary Molar Last Longer
posted: Nov 04, 2018.
Although primary (“baby”) teeth have a lifespan of only a few years, they’re still important to a child’s current and future dental health. In the present, they help a child Read more -
Signs You May Need a Root Canal
posted: Oct 30, 2018.
While many patients are anxious about the idea of getting a root canal, this treatment is one of the best ways to cure a tooth that has been affected by dental Read more -
Consider a Removable Partial Denture as a Temporary Solution After Tooth Loss
posted: Oct 25, 2018.
In an ideal situation, you would transition from a missing tooth to a permanent replacement with as little time in between as possible. Unfortunately, reality can intrude on the best Read more -
Determining the Right Whitening Approach is Key to Brightening a Dull Smile
posted: Oct 15, 2018.
Bright, naturally white teeth are a key component in a beautiful smile. But the opposite is also true: nothing diminishes an otherwise attractive smile more than stained or discolored Read more -
Local Anesthesia is a Key Part of Pain-Free Dental Work
posted: Oct 05, 2018.
We can easily take for granted the comfort we now experience when we undergo dental work. For much of human history that hasn't been the case.Local anesthesia has been a Read more -
Cone Beam Imaging Adds New Benefits to X-Ray Diagnostics
posted: Sep 25, 2018.
Your dental care wouldn’t be the same without the use of x-rays. Finding and treating tooth decay and other diseases early is a key part of maintaining good dental health, Read more -
Answers to Expectant Mothers' Frequent Questions
posted: Sep 15, 2018.
Pregnancy is an exciting time in a woman’s life — but it can also generate a lot of questions about both the mother’s and the baby’s health. The realm of Read more -
Home Whitening Kits are Safe and Effective, if Used the Right Way
posted: Sep 05, 2018.
You’re satisfied with your smile appearance except for one thing — your teeth aren’t as white and bright as you wish they could be. So, you’ve decided to do something Read more -
Treatment Options to Keep Stress From Causing Dental Problems
posted: Aug 24, 2018.
Chronic stress can cause any number of physical problems like back pain, insomnia or stomach ulcers. In the mouth, it can also be the cause of teeth grinding or clenching Read more -
Dental Implants: a Durable, Life-Like Solution for your Tooth Loss
posted: Jul 25, 2018.
What's so special about dental implants — and why should you consider one to replace a missing tooth?Although they've only been widely available for thirty years, dental implants have climbed Read more -
FAQs About Crowns and Bridges
posted: Jul 18, 2018.
Learn about crowns and bridges from your Laredo, TX dentist. A Gallup poll found that up to a third of Americans didn’t visit the dentist’s office in the course of a Read more -
3 Tips for Minimizing Enamel Erosion from Sports Drinks
posted: Jul 15, 2018.
Sports drinks have been widely touted as an ideal way to replenish carbohydrates, electrolytes and, of course, fluids after a strenuous event or workout. But the mixtures of many popular Read more