Family Dentistry Blog
In our last post, “The Trouble with TMJ“, we discussed a few of the symptoms and potential causes of temporomandibular disorders or TMD. Yet, how are TMDs diagnosed and what treatment options are available for those who suffer from temporomandibular disorders? Diagnosing TMD | A Perio Process To diagnose TMD, the Mayo clinic staff says…
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TMD is the New TMJ Have you ever met someone who claimed to have TMJ? What he or she may not have realized is that not only did they have TMJ, but everyone else does too! According to WebMD, TMJ stands for the temporomandibular joint–the hinge that connects your jaw to your skull. The term…
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Many of us have been awakened by an all-too-realistic dream about our teeth falling out. Nothing then is more reassuring than checking out our smile and realizing our pearly whites are still intact. Yet, for some, tooth loss is not a nightmare but a reality. Today we will take a look at some of the…
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Reflections and Resoultions for a Healthy 2016 With just a few days left in 2015, reflections of the past year and resolutions for the new year are at the forefront of everyone’s mind. Whether 2015 was your best year yet, or brought unexpected hardships to you and the people you love, we hope you will…
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Congratulations to LAKE CITIES DENTAL for winning the 2015 Patients’ Choice Awards in Southlake Dentist Verified by Opencare.com
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On this week of Thanksgiving, we find ourselves counting our many blessings as we reflect on the people who have impacted our business and touched our hearts. Thanks for your business and trust. What an honor to be entrusted with the task of helping your teeth, gums and mouth stay healthy and strong! We are…
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The Molar Dilemma Molars contain more grooves and depressions than the rest of our teeth Our back teeth or molars endure a lot of wear and tear each and everyday. Unlike the rest of our teeth, molars contain more grooves and depressions that are great for collecting food particles. Try as we might, it is…
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Be Sweet to Your Sweet Tooth | Fall Is In the Air As the weather gets cooler and leaves begin to change, many of us find ourselves reveling in the romance, nostalgia and joy that fall brings. Sweaters and scarves grace department store racks, office parties are planned, Friday night football is in full swing…
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Last year, we wrote about the ins and outs of toothpaste in the post,“Toothpaste as a Whole” This week, we would like to again turn our thoughts towards toothpaste as we dig a little deeper into the stuff that coats our toothbrushes every day. Grocery stores and pharmacies are stocked with hundreds of options that can…
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Last week we made oral cancer our focus in our post, Oral Cancer | A Candid Conversation | Part I“. This week we will continue our candid conversation about oral cancer while focusing on the why and how behind oral cancer screening. Though cancer can be an uncomfortable topic of conversation, we believe that knowledge enables us to…
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