Posts Tagged ‘Texas’
Periodontal Disease | Don’t Wait Until it Hurts
Periodontal disease is an infection that affects your teeth’s supporting bone and tissues. Gum disease is another name for this condition. Your gum tissues are able to support each of your teeth when they are healthy. Your gums will pull away from your teeth if you have periodontal disease (gum disease), and they may become…
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving From Lake Cities Dental
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…
Read MoreThe Daily Grind | A Bruxism Breakdown
There are many theories about what actually causes Bruxism and leads teeth to grind and clench. Have you ever woken to the sound of mysterious grinding in the night and looked over to see your partner lying next to you with tension in his or her jaw? Do your children clench their teeth as they sleep? …
Read MoreGetting 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…
Read MoreEase Your Dental Fears
Odontophobia or dentophobia is one having a fear of dentistry or the care provided by a dental office. It is estimated that 75% of all adults experience some degree of fear and anxiety in relation to dental practice. Only 10% of individuals are truly diagnosed as having odontophobia.
Read MoreWhat Makes Your Teeth Sensitive
Brushing or even eating and drinking can be compromised daily due in part to sensitive teeth. Sensitive teeth can also be felt and turn any dental visit or procedure into a strenuous ordeal. The makeup of a healthy tooth includes a porous tissue called dentin. Dentin is protected by the gum and the enamel…
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