Holiday Headaches? Consider These Answers Before Pain Happens.

Do you notice that every time the holidays come around, you end up with headaches? If you have already ruled out most things, then you may want to go ahead and take your oral health into consideration! Did you know that in some cases, it’s all about your teeth and jaws and that the pain can stem from there? Here to help you prevent smile-related pain this Christmastime is your Conroe, TX team. Ready? Let’s get started with hints that can really make a difference.

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Flossing Excuses That Aren’t Relevant!

Yes, you definitely need to floss. Not occasionally or just when food is stuck between your teeth. Not when you feel like it’s been a while. Instead, if you’re asking for our Conroe, TX team’s sage advice regarding best dental hygiene practices to ensure that your smile health is on track, stays on track, and that you avoid commonly related issues like decay or gum disease, the answer is always: You have got to floss every day, once a day, completely, and without missing any spots. As for the excuses that sound quite reasonable that you may tell yourself sometimes, remember: They aren’t relevant! Learn more about what we mean and just why this is the case.

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Brush Your Way Through The Holiday!

Have you given much thought to your dental hygiene that you plan on performing over the holidays? If you are like most of our Conroe, TX patients, then the answer is, “No … not really.” We understand. You have a lot of other things on your mind! This, of course, is why we are taking a quick moment to remind you: Keep brushing throughout the holidays (and flossing, of course), and your smile will remain A-OK.

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Your Smile: Handling Unexpected News

When you come in for a visit with our Conroe, TX team, we may end up telling you exactly what you were expecting to hear. Or, on the other hand, you may receive some truly unexpected news! This can occur no matter the reason you come in. For instance, you may schedule a dental care visit for a checkup, assume all is perfectly well, but discover you have a cavity. You may come in assuming we will tell you that you’re an ideal candidate for teeth whitening but we tell you that you are not! How to respond, you wonder? What to do next? The good news is that when you know how to react, you can end up having a perfectly lovely experience. Discover more!

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What To Do With All Of That Smile Guilt

There’s nothing quite like guilt about your smile care to make you do exactly the opposite of what your smile needs in order to be healthier, prettier, etc. Guilt often causes you to feel the need to run further from your responsibilities, to hide out, and to “save face” by doing so. Unfortunately, the longer you let your guilt consume you and keep you from our Conroe, TX practice, the longer you let things become worse for your smile, rather than better. Fortunately, we happen to have a very helpful idea: Why not funnel and channel that guilt into something that will actually benefit your smile? It just might work wonders!

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Smile Care: Times To Give Yourself A Pat On The Back

When you are spending any amount of time thinking about your smile care, you may find that you tend to immediately ask yourself if you’ve been doing anything wrong. You think about the fact that you need a checkup and you wonder if you will have a cavity. While it’s very easy to end up looking for the mess-ups and concerns that can come with maintaining your smile, our Conroe, TX team reminds you that with just a quick flip of your perspective, you can also spend time focusing on what you’ve been doing right (which is probably quite a lot). Consider some reasons to give yourself a pat on the back to rejuvenate your dental care experience!

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Porcelain Veneers: Things They Help You Hide

Patients often overlook the fact that porcelain veneers will allow you to camouflage problems. When you realize this, you can quickly begin connecting the use of this cosmetic treatment with some of the esthetic complaints you may find that you’ve been struggling with for some time! For a better understand of what we mean by “covering up” issues, our Conroe, TX team invites you to enjoy a quick introduction into this way of looking at veneers. Then, of course, if you think you’re ready for smile improvement, give us a call to set up a visit!

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Restorative Dental Care: 3 Things It Can Do For You

Did you know that there are many things restorative care can do for you? We know that what you’d prefer is simply to continue on with your prevention and to enjoy a smile that remains healthy! However, sometimes you just need a repair because things don’t go as planned. You may end up with a cavity even though you’ve been doing your best or you might have a little accident, smack your tooth against something, and end up with damage! Don’t worry: It’s what restorative dentistry is here for! Then, you can get back to your usual care. For now, gain some new appreciation for this field of care with our Conroe, TX team!

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Cooler Weather And Your Dry Mouth: Helpful Hints!

When the cooler weather comes in, even though it might not actually qualify as that cold when you compare our temps to other areas of the country, something very annoying may start to happen. In addition to the fact that you discover you actually feel chilled and have to find something to wear amongst your lighter weight Conroe, TX wardrobe, you may also notice that the seasonal change is affecting your oral health. In fact, it’s contributing to dry mouth. What’s going on and what to do, you ask? Not to worry! We are on hand to help you solve this common cause of upset!

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