How does stress affect an individual’s dental health? In stressful periods, people sometimes fall into poorer habits than they usually maintain, which may affect their ability to protect themselves against cavities. It is also possible for someone living with stress to begin grinding their teeth. While a habit of grinding or clenching your jaw can […]
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Ideally, your only trips to the dentist will be for routine dental checkups, where you can dependably hear good news about the state of your smile. Unfortunately, not everyone is able to enjoy these ideal circumstances! You may be concerned about your dental health because of a painful toothache, or because you are not able […]
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It is only natural to look at the new year as a time to make positive changes in our lives. By taking a stronger interest in protecting your smile health, you can enjoy 2020 while showing off healthier, brighter teeth. Sometimes, people fail to effectively protect themselves against oral health threats because their oral health […]
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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 […]
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The information you receive during a routine dental exam can provide important details about your overall oral health. One benefit is that you can have a developing cavity identified and treated with a dental filling before the problem worsens. With that said, there are man other issues our Houston, TX dental practice can recognize, and […]
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When you have problems with your oral health, you can deal with more than just a less attractive smile. Issues with teeth that are unhealthy may cause you to change the way you bite, chew, or even speak because of pain or sensitivity. Unfortunately, compromising your jaw movement can lead to problems with your joints […]
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There are some matters that obviously have an effect on your oral health. Tooth decay is a common concern, and definitely a problem you want to avoid. You should also take care to protect yourself against gum disease. What you might not realize is that an unchecked problem with your bite function might lead to […]
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Is it fair to say that if you have no cavities, you must have no problems with your oral health? As common a problem as they might be, cavities are only one of many different issues that your Houston, TX dentist is ready to help you with. Of course, during every routine dental exam, decay […]
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If an untreated oral health problem continues to go without care, the problem can actually worsen. For example, a cavity that currently only affects your enamel can eventually grow large enough to do damage to the dentin beneath your enamel, and eventually cause an infection to spread to your pulp. With that in mind, you […]
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It seems safe to assume that, given the choice, you would prefer to have no issues with dental pain. Discomfort can be unpleasant, especially when the problem can be made worse by activities as routine as biting, chewing, or even speaking. Fortunately, when you have an issue with discomfort, your Houston, TX dentist is ready […]
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