6 Reasons to Quit Smoking
Every year on the third Thursday in November the American Cancer Society puts on the Great American Smokeout, which encourages smokers to try and quit once and for all. The team at our Austin dental office can certainly get behind an event that promotes health! Which is why we’re covering a few reasons why quitting […]
5 Tips to Help You Avoid The Flu
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the months of October and November are when influenza activity begins to increase. And although flu season doesn’t tend to peak until December through February, getting ahead of the flu and preparing yourself and your family to avoid it is half of the battle. Our […]
No Insurance? No Problem!
For me, being a dentist is always about getting to know the person behind the patient. I understand that going to the dentist for a checkup and cleaning is probably not at the top of your list of the most enjoyable things to do in Austin. You wouldn’t believe the number of people I meet […]
Scared of the Dentist? Let Us Help!
You have a dental appointment early tomorrow morning…and you can’t sleep. You toss and turn in bed, you feel tense and can’t seem to relax, you start sweating, your heart starts pounding, and you may even start to feel nauseated. Does this sound like you? If so, you’re one of an estimated 80 million Americans […]
Happy National Dental Hygiene Month!
October is commonly recognized as the month packed with pumpkins, scarecrows, trick-or-treaters, and all things Halloween. At our dental office in Austin, October has another important meaning that’s near and dear to our hearts; it’s National Dental Hygiene month – when we recognize our dedicated dental hygienists and bring awareness to the importance of proper […]
Top 7 Braces-Friendly Halloween Treats
October isn’t only when we celebrate Halloween, it’s also National Orthodontic Month. With this in mind, the team at our dental office in Austin thought it’d be a great time to combine the two and talk a bit about which Halloween treats are safe for those with braces. Don’t worry, if you do have braces, […]
Top 7 Things You Should Know About Oral Health
At our dental office in Austin, we’re all about preventive dental care and doing everything we can to keep our patients’ smiles healthy. We also believe in educating our neighbors about oral health. After all, the more you know, the healthier you can be. Check out the top seven things we feel are most important […]
Back to School? Remember to See Your Dentist!
Notebooks? Check. Backpack? Check. Pencils? Check. Every parent has their own list of back to school supplies that their child needs to start the school year off on the right foot. No matter what’s on your back to school to do list, our dental office in Austin wants to make sure a dental visit is […]
4 Habits That Are Destroying Your Teeth
Even if you brush twice a day, floss each night, and visit our dental office in Austin at least twice a year, you may be doing other things that could be damaging your smile… and you may not even know it. Today we’d like to talk about some of the most common smile-damaging habits and […]
What Does Your Smile Say?
A healthy smile is definitely a powerful tool. It can change the mood in a room. It can convey confidence and professionalism, even if you’re not feeling it. You can hear someone smiling over the phone, without even seeing their face light up. My dental office in Austin knows the importance of a great first […]