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4 Reasons Why You May Need to See a Periodontist for Your Gum Disease
posted: Apr 14, 2019.
After treating you for periodontal (gum) disease for some time, we may suggest you see a periodontist, a specialist in gum conditions and diseases. There are a number of reasons Read more -
Here's How to Care for 3 Common Dental Restorations
posted: Apr 04, 2019.
Today's dental restorations are truly amazing. Not only are they life-like and functional, they can endure for many years a hostile environment of bacteria, acid and heavy biting forces.Even so, Read more -
Treating Small Enamel Cracks Could Help you Avoid a Dangerous Tooth Fracture
posted: Mar 25, 2019.
Teeth can take a lot of force over a lifetime of biting and chewing, thanks to enamel, their outer layer made of the strongest substance in the human body. Unfortunately, Read more -
Improve Your Smile With Teeth Whitening
posted: Mar 21, 2019.
Let this be the year that you improve your smile by having it professionally whitened by a dentist. Call (956) 717-9100 today to schedule a teeth whitening appointment with Dr. Sonia Rodriguez at her office in Laredo, TX. Read more -
We may Need to Build up the Bone in Your Jaw before Implants
posted: Mar 14, 2019.
Dental implant technology has advanced at such an astounding rate in recent years that you can now walk into a dentist's office with a problem tooth and out the same Read more -
Nutrition for the Best Oral Health
posted: Mar 04, 2019.
It's National Nutrition Month! Good nutrition is key to overall health, but poor dental health can have a big impact on your ability to get the right nutrients. Your mouth Read more -
Keep a Watchful Eye on Your Child's Teeth Grinding Habit
posted: Feb 22, 2019.
It can be alarming to be awakened in the middle of the night by a screeching, gritting sound coming from your child’s bedroom. No, it’s not a scene from a Read more -
Not a Fan of Using CPAP for Your Sleep Apnea? Consider an Oral Appliance
posted: Feb 12, 2019.
Do you wake up in the morning still feeling tired? Are you drowsy, irritable or have difficulty concentrating? And is your snoring habit a running joke around your household?If you Read more -
3 Age-Related Dental Problems and what you can do About Them
posted: Feb 02, 2019.
Like other aspects of our lives, aging can take a toll on our smile. Over a lifetime the effects of disease, teeth wearing and the foods we eat can cause Read more -
Managing Gum Disease Could Benefit Other Conditions You May Have
posted: Jan 23, 2019.
Nearly half of all Americans have some form of periodontal (gum) disease. Without proper daily hygiene and treatment, this aggressive disease can ultimately cause tooth loss. It also appears the Read more -
Restore a Flawed Tooth in as Little as One Visit with Composite Resin
posted: Jan 13, 2019.
You have a winning smile except for one small flaw — one of your front teeth is chipped. In functional terms the defect is insignificant: your tooth is healthy and Read more -
Moderate Fluoride Use Packs the Biggest Punch for Decay Prevention
posted: Jan 03, 2019.
In the battle against tooth decay, fluoride is an important weapon. Since the discovery of its dental health benefits a century ago, fluoride has been credited with saving countless teeth.But Read more -
Worried about Your Child's School Snack Choices? Here's What You Can Do
posted: Dec 24, 2018.
If you’re committed to providing your family nutritional, low-sugar snacks, you’re not only helping their physical well-being but their dental health too. If you have school-age children, though, you might Read more -
Get a Handle on Stress-Related Tooth Grinding to Stop Tooth Damage
posted: Dec 14, 2018.
Modern life can be demanding. The body helps us rise to the occasion through responses we collectively call stress.But while stress can be a good thing, it can also overwhelm Read more -
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