Dry Mouth: What Can I Do?

If your mouth isn’t pleasantly moist (this might not be something you notice until it’s missing), then chances are good that you are dealing with dry mouth. What’s this mean, exactly? Well, it’s a condition that occurs when your mouth is short on saliva. You might not be making enough of it or, in many cases, it’s drying up very quickly. What can you do, you wonder, to right this wrong? Not to worry! A path will certainly lead you back to a comfortable and healthy smile.

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Quiz: The Truth About Toothpicks

You might not have ever spent much time thinking about toothpicks, which is why the idea that there’s some hidden truth behind them may seem quite dramatic! As a matter of fact, this tiny utensil is something that may seem harmless but that can actually lead to some serious issues for your smile health! So, should you allow it as a dental hygiene tool or ditch it altogether? Let’s find out.

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When Life Hands You Lemons: Don’t Eat Them!

You may think to yourself, “Why this is winter! I’m not thinking about lemons when it’s chilly outside.” However, this may not quite be the case. True, this sunny fruit is often something that becomes much more popular during the summer months. However, you may be overlooking some instances in which you’re indulging in this acidic fruit that can lead to oral health problems. Or, you may be overlooking some similarly harmful details. Let’s make sure you’re not!

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Pancake Breakfast Benefit

What’s better than eating a stack of scrumptious pancakes, while you support your local Conroe Professional Firefighters Association? If you answered, “I can’t think of anything!” then you are in luck. Your dream come true is quickly approaching, so get that tummy ready for a delicious breakfast (and get your wallet ready to help support your local first responders) during the Pancake Breakfast to Benefit PTSD and Conroe Firefighters Association.

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Prevention: Not Just For Tooth Decay

When you hear us talk to you about how important it is to schedule your preventive care visits with our team and that they really must happen every six months, do you know why? If you’re thinking it’s because we feel very strongly about helping you keep clean teeth and avoid tooth decay, then you aren’t incorrect. Of course, preventing cavities is important. However, there are additional reasons prevention is so significant. Let’s make sure you know what they are.

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Quiz: Do You Know Your Areas Of Dental Care?

Do you know what you need from us based on your goal at the moment? If you want a whiter smile, do you know which area of dentistry this calls for? When you’re aware of the major categories within dental care, it makes it much easier for you to understand the treatments and the journey you may require when you are looking for a particular type of protection, repair, or improvement. Give our quiz a go to gain knowledge (or to recognize you’ve already got the details memorized).

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Restorative Care: 3 Reminders

Let’s remind you all about restorative care, so you can avoid letting your smile fall into disrepair! First, remember that restorative dentistry gives you the chance to address damage, so your smile is what it once was (healthy and whole again). Now, as for some additional things you should remember, so you make use of this very beneficial field of dental care, we have some reminders waiting for you!

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If Your Floss Could Speak To You

If your dental hygiene products suddenly came alive, could sit you down, and could have a quick word with you, do you have any idea what they might say? Are you sure about what you might be hearing from your dental floss? Let’s begin with this essential and oft overlooked aspect of home dental care. As a result, you may find that you have a newfound appreciation for how to best floss your smile for effective, wonderful results.

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What Your Toothache Might be Saying

No one likes to have to deal with a tender and troubled tooth. When tooth pain flares up, it is generally OK to give it a few days, to see if things subside. There are transient conditions (such as changes in airline cabin pressure when flying) that can cause a temporary toothache due to sinus pressure. On the other hand, if your tooth aches for more than a few days, or pain onset is sudden, call your knowledgeable dentist for an appointment. Your tooth may be trying to tell you something. (more…)