One of the ways that we strive to keep mouths vibrant at Healthy Smiles Family Dentistry in Houston, TX is through our investment into dental technology. New advances can bring you a more comfortable experience by limiting the invasiveness of processes such as imaging. Digital x-rays provide better outcomes with less radiation. They also allow… Read more »
Every time you have your smile reviewed, you have the opportunity to learn about recent problems that have yet to cause you discomfort. This early detection can be more important than you realize. Problems with cavities will require in-office treatment as soon as they arise. Unfortunately, if you only see your dentist when you believe… Read more »
What kinds of issues should you watch out for if you want to protect and preserve your oral health? Good dental hygiene is certainly important. Smart diet choices will also contribute to your ability to protect your teeth. One issue you should watch out for is a problem with your bite function. Uneven or awkward… Read more »
If you want to make sure that your smile is healthy, pay attention to what is happening with your gums. Cavities are not your only threat when it comes to your oral health. In time, bacteria that gather on the roots of teeth can move below the gums to cause problems with infections. The good… Read more »
Going to the dentist for routine checkups and cleanings is essential for maintaining good oral health, but these visits aren’t always events to which we look forward. They can be uncomfortable, especially if we haven’t been sufficiently taking care of our teeth and, in particular, gums. This potential discomfort is precisely why we offer ultrasonic… Read more »
When you have a dental cleaning, we do what routine brushing and flossing cannot: we remove all plaque and tartar from the surfaces of your smile. To do so with accuracy and precision, and to help reverse periodontal health issues, we use an ultrasonic scaling device. In today’s blog, your Houston, TX, dentist explains how… Read more »
When we see you every six months for a checkup, we take this opportunity to get a clear picture of your current oral health and find out what treatments you may need to avoid complications. In today’s blog, your Houston, TX, dentist will explain how we perform a detailed checkup using digital technology, such as… Read more »
When you have chronic headaches and jaw pain, or difficulty sleeping well at night, you could suffer from common disorders like TMD, bruxism, or even sleep apnea. Instead of relying on medication and surgery to correct these concerns, your Houston, TX, dentist may employ advanced technology with the TruDenta® system.
At our Houston, TX dental practice, patients can count on expert treatment whenever they come in for routine oral health care. You can receive helpful tips to use at home when you take care of your teeth by brushing and flossing, and enjoy an expert teeth cleaning during your appointment. During your visit, you can… Read more »
Are you someone who loves to keep up with every new gadget the moment it gets released? Or are you more likely to hold off on the latest trend, to see how it plays out? Technological advances have helped dentistry improve in many areas. We can now use an intraoral camera to help find cavities that… Read more »