Preventive Dentistry Lightning Round

preventblocksHave you ever brushed your teeth and wondered if you were doing it right? Perhaps you bought a new toothbrush and momentarily wondered if you should have chosen something else. Whatever the case, we are well aware that staying on top of all of the details associated with preventive dentistry can feel a tiny bit overwhelming sometimes. While the basics are simple (brush your teeth, floss your smile, visit us for cleanings and checkups), it’s the specifics that can get away from you. Enjoy some quick answers to common questions, so you feel you have a more solid grasp on keeping your smile in tip-top condition.

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Steps To Keep Your Smile Healthy

steps123primaryBy the time you’re done walking through the dental hygiene aisle and thinking about scheduling your next preventive dentistry visit, you may feel a little bit overwhelmed. After all – why should it be so hard to keep your smile in good shape? True, there are a lot of products out there and interesting options. However, keeping your smile healthy is actually quite easy. Allow us to remove the debris that can cloud your vision and provide you with the three most important steps in maintaining a clean, healthy, beautiful smile. It’s simpler than you might think.

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Dental Implants Quiz: Candidacy

quizgridWhen it comes to replacing your teeth, the experience calls for you to consider a variety of solutions. Unlike issues like tooth decay which may either require a filling or a crown, choosing a treatment to address tooth loss is more complicated. In addition to selecting options that work with your tooth loss pattern, it’s also essential that the prosthetic works for your needs and smile goals. So, when you finally decide that dental implants offer the advantages you want, it’s important to know for sure whether you qualify. To erase any doubts about candidacy, we invite you to quiz your knowledge and then schedule a visit for your implant consultation.

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Identify Wildflowers: An Event

wildflowersDo you fancy yourself quite the flower enthusiast? Perhaps you have never met a blossom that didn’t enchant you but as for the names of those blooms – you don’t know an evening primrose from a morning glory. Lucky for you, there’s an upcoming event that will help you brush up on identifying all of those beautiful wildflowers you see dotting the Texas landscape. So, gather up your other petal enthusiasts and enjoy this lovely opportunity.

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Extractions: Your Comfort Questions

womanworriedWhen we inform you that you need an extraction, the first thing that goes through your mind may be your comfort. We understand that many patients often find themselves quite preoccupied with how a particular procedure is going to feel, which is completely understandable. Rest assured, it is always our goal to establish comfort before, during, and after your visit. Not sure what to expect regarding dental extractions and your comfort? Allow us to clarify, so you feel confident about your approaching appointment.

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Avoiding Root Canal Therapy

toothsilverquestionPatients are always happy to learn about ways to keep their smiles healthy, so they can avoid restorative care. Waiting for something to go wrong and then treating the problem requires more time, money, and effort that simply preventing the issue in the first place. If you have been thinking more about practicing effective preventive care, you are taking a step in the right direction. As for individuals focused on avoiding root canal therapy, we can offer some simple yet very effective suggestions to protect your tooth from infection, so it remains healthy and beautiful.

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Chocolate Go Round Tour

chocolatesWould your friends say you have a sweet tooth? More than that, would they say you are a bit of a chocoholic? If so, why waste your time focusing on anything else (aside from brushing and flossing your smile, of course)? Indulge in your love for all things cocoa and gather up some friends and loved ones for this upcoming event. Your taste buds (and your real life buds in your tour group) will thank you.

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Dental Crowns: What To Expect

dentalcrowndirectviewIf you need a dental crown to save or protect your tooth then you are probably already familiar with the basic details of this restorative treatment. For instance, you know that a crown is a hollow dental prosthetic shaped like a tooth and custom-designed to fit over your remaining tissue. What you may not be so certain of is what type of material we plan on using, how we design the crown to blend seamlessly with your smile, or what to expect along the way. Allow us to provide you with the clarity you seek, so you feel educated and empowered regarding your dental care.

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Debunking Dental Filling Myths

mythsfactsscaleThink back to the days on the playground as a child when one of your friends would suddenly start filling your mind with a long list of false rumors about something happening in your life. You would run home, where your mom or dad would debunk every last rumor, so you could clear your head of the scary myths. Unfortunately, we often find that this type of exchange still happens – even to adults! If you have accumulated negative ideas regarding restorations, we would like to take this time to debunk common myths about dental fillings. You will find that treatment is actually an effective solution that you can feel good about choosing for your smile.

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Sedation Dentistry Quiz

relaxedwomancircleWere you initially quite relieved when you learned about sedation but instantly found yourself overthinking it, wondering if you truly can receive relaxing dental care? You will discover as you delve deeper into the details of sedation dentistry, this dental solution really does offer the benefits it claims. However, if you are convinced that you will find a downside to this seemingly too-good-to-be-true option, we encourage you to test your knowledge. By clearing up any confusion, you can feel positive about your upcoming, deeply tranquil visit.

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