Gum disease can ravage your oral health. This condition is the primary cause of tooth loss in adulthood and when it goes untreated, it can destroy the gums and jawbones. If your dentist has recommended that you see a periodontist, you might be happy to learn that there is non-surgical gum treatment available. These treatments…
Many issues can affect the look of your mouth, teeth, and gums. From a severe overbite or discoloration to missing a few teeth, the various problems can affect your smile’s appearance and your self-esteem. While surprising to hear, millions of people suffer with a “gummy smile.” This may not be a serious dental condition, but…
Lasers are a relatively new tool in the dental arsenal. Laser dentistry can be used in a variety of applications, and more uses for these powerful medical tools are evolving every day. The laser is rapidly becoming an everyday tool in the dentist’s arsenal. Types of Laser Dentistry Laser dentistry refers to any type of…
Gum disease is, unfortunately, a common affliction. However, in many cases it is not serious enough to require surgery. If diagnosed early, it can often be treated with much less invasive approaches. For this reason, among others, it’s important that you visit our dentist on a regular basis to have your teeth and gums evaluated…
One of the most important advances in dentistry in recent times has been the introduction of lasers in the treatment of gum disease. In laser gum therapy, a small amount of energy combined with an FDA-approved laser is directed between the gum and tooth by our periodontist to remove diseased gum tissue and promote healing.…
If you’ve had non-surgical gum treatment to address gum disease, you’ll want to be sure to take good care of your mouth during the healing process. You’ll also want to ensure your gums remain healthy in the long term so you won’t need to have additional treatments. Non-Surgical Gum Treatment If you have gum disease…
Many people are aware that stress and emotional turmoil can manifest in physiological symptoms like headaches and stomach issues, but did you realize that your oral health can also be susceptible to the side effects of stress? It’s true! In general, stress is associated with inflammation in all of the body’s tissues, including the gums.…
Our Response To Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Although the Governor has rescinded the mask mandate, as a Dental Office we are subject to protocols of the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE). The TSBDE has not lifted its COVID 19 emergency protocols, so masks are still to be worn by patients and staff in the dental practice. We will be continuing all of our COVID safety protocols and respectfully request all patients, staff and vendors wear a mask in our office. Thank you for helping us keep the safest environment possible for our patients and staff.
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