When your tooth hurts, the discomfort itself can be enough of a pain. However, not knowing what’s causing your tooth to hurt, and what it might mean for your overall health, can make it even more distressing. In many cases, the pain will continue to grow worse no matter how many home remedies you try. At our Conroe, TX, dental office, we can help you find relief from any toothache, no matter how minor or severe, by improving your oral health and, if necessary, customizing an appropriate treatment plan to restore your tooth’s health and integrity. (more…)
Smile Protection: Don’t Go “Nuts” This Holiday!
One thing that would be absolutely lovely as the weather gets even chillier and the holidays get even closer? Just letting loose and completely frolicking through this merry season without a care in the world! We know. It’s quite a dreamy, wonderful thought. Unfortunately, it’s just not realistic! The good news, though, is that you can still relax and have a wonderful experience. Our Conroe, TX team reminds you that it’s just important you reel things in a tiny bit, so your oral health makes it through unscathed. The underlying message? Just don’t go “nuts” this year (details to follow)!
Treating Tooth Decay, from Minor to Severe
Some of the most common threats to your oral health stem from the oral bacteria that naturally inhabit your mouth. For example, tooth decay – the most common chronic dental condition – is the result of harmful bacteria eroding your tooth enamel and infecting your healthy tooth structure. As the cause behind cavities and more severe internal tooth infection, tooth decay is a greater danger to your oral health the longer it’s left untreated. Fortunately, at our Conroe, TX, dental office, we can treat tooth decay at any stage to help you preserve your tooth structure and healthy smile. (more…)
Breaking A Tooth: Not Actually The End Of The World
We are absolutely, completely aware of the fact that in the moment, when you break a tooth, it seems like the end of the world. However, our Conroe, TX team is here today to remind you that in actuality, it is not. How can we say this, you wonder? What would we know about it, you ask? Why, we happen to know the ins and outs of broken teeth, how to snap into action to take care of the issue, and how we can quickly get you back to enjoying your healthy and complete smile, free of damage! We also see patients dealing with this quite frequently, so you can bet your bottom dollar we are quite compassionate and sympathetic, too! Now, for some helpful information…
Why Get A Cleaning Before, Not After, The Holidays?
Are you due for your next dental cleaning and checkup? Perhaps the answer is a big yes, as we are now in the second half of the year. However, you have recently started spending time thinking about the fact that the winter holidays are nearly here. In your estimation, it starts to seem silly to come in for a cleaning, when you’re about to eat lots of starchy, sweet, wonderful things. Doesn’t it make more sense to just come in after the holidays, so we can clean your smile then? Actually, seeing our Conroe, TX team right away is the better bet. Let’s talk about why!
The Many Problems Of A Broken Tooth
You probably realize in a very basic way that a broken tooth is bad, particularly when compared with a tooth that is whole. However, as for the ramifications in terms of what that means for the future of the tooth itself and for the future of your oral health both immediately and in the long run, well, this might be new to you. Especially if you’ve never dealt with severe damage before! With that in mind, our Conroe, TX team strongly encourages you to learn more about the many additional problems associated with breakage, so you quickly feel motivated to contact us ASAP for restorative dental care!
How Do I Schedule My Cosmetic Care?
It’s a simple question, of course, that seems like it should have a simple answer. However, when you find yourself asking: How do I schedule my cosmetic care? … you may be surprised by the fact that you’re not really sure how to proceed. Don’t worry, though, as this is something a lot of our Conroe, TX practice patients face. Why is that and why are you having such a hard time with this one? Well, this area of care isn’t required and, if you have never sought esthetic improvements, it’s all new to you. Sort through the tidbits of information you’re missing, as the puzzle quickly becomes complete and you’re ready to move ahead toward an improved appearance!
Easy Tips For An Even Healthier Smile
There are some easy ways to get your smile to the very healthy level you’re envisioning for yourself. When you follow these suggestions, our Conroe, TX team is happy to report that you can use the very same tips for keeping your smile nice and healthy. Feeling ready to infuse your brain with brand new knowledge that will allow you to enjoy some truly exceptional smile health, so you feel relaxed and confident about your teeth, your gums, and your grin as a whole? Wonderful. You will find that in addition to the usual brushing, flossing, and dental visits, some very basic additional oral health care steps make a world of impact!
Computer Use: 3 Negative Smile Side Effects
Of course, we all love some serious time spent on the computer, whether just surfing the web for something interesting, delving into a particular topic, checking email, watching a movie, or anything else! Then, there are many individuals whose work is spent at the computer, either for a career, a hobby, art, writing, and the list goes on. The point here is that as a culture, we spend a lot of time seated, sitting, staring at the monitor before us. So, what does all of this mean for our oral health, you might suddenly wonder? Consider a handful of negative side effects that our Conroe, TX team has pulled together, so you can strive to be a bit more careful!
Halloween: Smile Care? Or Smile Scare?
How’s your Halloween going to go this year, our Conroe, TX team wonders? Are you completely ready to ensure you’ve got your smile in the best possible condition, that you’re going to take the necessary (yet simple) steps to keep it that way, and as a result … you can just enjoy yourself? Or, are you full of worry about your current oral health status, which makes you worry your holiday may be stress filled? Consider some reminders regarding smile care (and possible smile scares), so you gain a better grasp regarding safely and successfully guiding your grin through this time of year!