How to Care for Your Dentures
If you’re missing your teeth, getting dentures can restore your smile and your confidence. Dentures are a popular choice among patients and are a relatively simple way to give those who have lost their teeth a reason to smile. But just like natural teeth, dentures require proper care. Your Austin dentist is here to help […]
How The Great American Smokeout Can Help You (& Your Kids) Stay Healthy
The Great American Smokeout is hosted on the third Thursday of every November. Its purpose is to help smokers set a day to work towards a smoke-free life. As you probably know, quitting smoking can help you get healthier, but it can also protect your children’s health, too. The truth is, those who live with […]
Things To Do To Prevent the Flu
Every year millions of Americans get knocked down by the flu and suffer the miserable sniffles, annoying coughs, and unbearable body aches. Flu season usually runs from about October through February, but this year, your dentist in Austin is here to provide you with some things you can do to help prevent the flu from […]
Diabetes & Your Teeth
It may seem strange to hear your dentist in Austin talk about a disease that doesn’t seem to affect your oral health. But the truth is, many diseases, including diabetes, can negatively affect your teeth. In fact, diabetes can increase the likelihood of gum disease, dry mouth, and other oral health problems. For this World […]
We’re Celebrating National Dental Hygiene Month (And So Should You)
Having the pleasure of being a dentist in Austin means we get to help treat so many wonderful patients and their families. It also means we get to work alongside some fantastic folks! This month we’re pausing to appreciate everyone in our office and dental practices across the country, especially our outstanding dental hygienists. Without […]
Relax at the Dentist? We Make the Impossible, Possible
Some patients truly have a hard time or struggle with anxiety about seeing the dentist. For some patients, it’s been years since they last saw a dentist in Austin. For other folks, they’re regular dental patients… but they still feel butterflies when it’s time for treatment. We’re here to tell you that having a relaxing […]
5 Ways to Say “No Way!” to Sugar Cravings
This is the time of year when sugary sweets and candy seem to be lurking around every turn of the grocery or pharmacy aisles. There are so many ooey, gooey, colorful, delicious treats we want to eat. But as we all know, your dentist in Austin will tell you to step away from the sweets […]
Watch Out! These Are the Top 5 Most Dangerous Sports for Smiles
From kids to adults, there’s no shame in getting your game on. It’s a great way to get your daily exercise and spend time with friends or family. (And a little competition never hurt.) With any sport, we run the risk of spraining an ankle or breaking a wrist. But you also run an even […]
3 Tips for Understanding the Mouth/Body Connection
Have you ever heard someone talk about the connection between your body, mind, and soul? Your dentist in Austin thinks that maybe our mouths should be included with this special connection, too. The fact is that current research and dental technologies are continuing to evolve and improve. As this happens, new light is shed on […]
Is Vaping Bad for Oral Health?
We all know that traditional smoking can put us at increased risk for many serious health concerns such as heart disease and cancer. But what about these newer, ‘safer’ electronic cigarettes that claim to help people quit smoking or at least cause fewer health risks? As it turns out, these ‘safe’ e-cigarettes come with a […]