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At Lake Cities Dental, we take pride in offering top-notch dental care to our community in Colleyville, Texas. Whether you're in need of preventive cleaning, periodontal maintenance, or any other dental service, we're here to serve you. Your oral health is our priority, and we're dedicated to providing the care and support you need.

If you have questions about your dental health, periodontal maintenance, or any other dental concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out. Contact us today at (817) 410-7373 or schedule an appointment through our website. Let's work together to keep your smile healthy and beautiful.

Oral Hygiene | Choosing the Best Toothbrush For Your Oral Health

By smilemaker / July 20, 2015 / Comments Off on Oral Hygiene | Choosing the Best Toothbrush For Your Oral Health

When we were young we were taught to brush our teeth to prevent cavities.  Routine dental checkups promised a thorough cleaning, and a how-well-we-are-brushing progress report that no amount of pre-appointment brushing seemed to remedy. Choosing the Right Toothbrush | Leads to Better Oral Health Choosing the best toothbrush for your teeth and gums is simple As we age,…

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Bad Breath | The Many Causes of Halitosis

By smilemaker / July 8, 2015 / Comments Off on Bad Breath | The Many Causes of Halitosis

There is nothing quite like the embarrassment and fear that stems from the knowledge that we have bad breath.  Because this epidemic is not going away any time soon, it is time once again to make bad breath the focus of our weekly blog. You can also read the previously written post about bad breath, “Bad…

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Nutrition | How Maintaining a Vitamin-Rich Diet Can Lead to Oral Health

By smilemaker / July 2, 2015 / Comments Off on Nutrition | How Maintaining a Vitamin-Rich Diet Can Lead to Oral Health

  Our televisions, radios, magazines, bookstores, and even grocery stores are overflowing with words like “organic”, “paleo”, “vegan”, “low carb”, and “gluten-free”.  Today, many are searching for the diet or lifestyle that will help them feel better, look better, and perform better.  Yet as we work towards our weight, fitness, health, and life goals, it is important that…

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Orthodontics | Why More and More People Are Choosing Adult Braces

By smilemaker / June 17, 2015 / Comments Off on Orthodontics | Why More and More People Are Choosing Adult Braces

They Don’t Make Them Like They Used To | Lightweight Brackets, Increased Comfort & Less Wear Time Braces aren’t just for teens anymore. According to an article by Cherie Berkley, MS, more and more adults are pursuing a healthier, more beautiful smile every day by way of orthodontic correction and adult braces. What has caused this growing…

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How Oral Hygiene Can Prevent Heart Disease

By smilemaker / June 8, 2015 / Comments Off on How Oral Hygiene Can Prevent Heart Disease

We hear it time and time again—“Decrease stress, lose weight, don’t smoke and watch your cholesterol for heart disease prevention.”   Did you know though that there is another preventative measure you can take which doesn’t require the prick of a needle or hours on the treadmill? Periodontist Sally Cram, DDS says, “There are a lot…

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Merry Christmas from Lake Cities Dental

By smilemaker / December 23, 2014 / Comments Off on Merry Christmas from Lake Cities Dental

We’re thinking of you this time of year, Wishing you happiness, joy, and cheer. May all your days be warm and bright, And your nights enhanced by holiday light. Enjoy your delectable holiday foods, As parties and gifts create holiday moods. Favorite people play a meaningful part, While treasured rituals warm your heart. You are…

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Getting Familiar with Dentures

By smilemaker / July 18, 2014 / Comments Off on Getting Familiar with Dentures

Dentures are made in place of missing teeth to help with biting, chewing, and recreating one’s smile.  Typically dentures are created due to gum disease, tooth decay, and accidents or injuries in which a person has lost their natural and permanent teeth. Dentures are made to increase one’s appearance and health by way of being…

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Help Keep your Teens Teeth in Good Oral Condition

By smilemaker / July 11, 2014 / Comments Off on Help Keep your Teens Teeth in Good Oral Condition

A teen’s life is always changing which is why parents should also be just as involved in their teen’s oral care just as they were through their early childhood.  While we want to maintain good oral hygiene practices, sometimes eating right and maintaining brushing and flossing habits, are not on a teen’s list of priorities.

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The Story behind Sealants

By smilemaker / July 9, 2014 / Comments Off on The Story behind Sealants

Dental sealants are the most under-utilized, cost-effective means of preventing tooth decay. Sealants are the invisible protector of teeth most at risk of tooth decay. Although sealants protect the teeth hit by four out of every five cavities in our children, why do few children get them?

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What Do You Really Know About Your Tongue?

By smilemaker / June 26, 2014 / Comments Off on What Do You Really Know About Your Tongue?

Sometimes a white or gray patch can develop on the tongue, the floor of a mouth, or on the inside of a cheek.  This is called Leukoplakia and is typically the mouth’s reaction to irritation of mucous membranes.  Leukoplakia can surface at any time; however, it is more common in senior citizens.

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