Posts Categorized: General Dentistry

Lower Cavity Risk with a Halloween Candy Buy Back

If your children indulge in too much sugar, they (and you) might pay the hefty price in terms of dental health. We’d like to reverse that equation. How about if a local dentist were to pay your child to give you their excess candy? We are referring Halloween candy buy backs which occur all over… Read more »

Understanding Full-Mouth Rehabilitation

A smile makeover is the solution when a patient is in need of multiple cosmetic dental procedures. If you add in the need for restorative treatments so that you have a healthy foundation upon which to implement cosmetic dental work, this is called full-mouth rehabilitation. Conroe dentist, Dr. John M. Richards, will tell you more… Read more »

One Dentist for the Entire Family

Setting your young child up for a lifetime of regular preventive dental care will likely be the equivalent of them holding onto their healthy, natural teeth for all of their years. Kids need to feel comfortable about going to the dentist, so it’s important that you seek out a practice that dedicates itself to meeting… Read more »

How Can Dental Implants Improve your Life?

If you are missing teeth, you may find yourself perusing a pro and con list to decide between traditional bridges and dentures, or the more innovative dental implant technology. The process of discerning the features and benefits versus the financial commitment can be overwhelming. Conroe dentist, Dr. John M. Richards would like to explain to… Read more »

Guard yourself from Grinding your Teeth

Stress plays a big part in our lives. Good stress comes in the form of anticipating positive things. Someone might be planning a wedding and feel stressed to the max from all of the details of arranging the ultimate happy occasion. Another person may have a horrible work situation with a boss who seems determined… Read more »

What are your Gums Made of?

Have you ever given thought to the purpose of your gums? Aesthetically, they frame your smile. Functionally, they protect your teeth from bacteria. Because gum disease is such a prevalent dental health issue, learning about the purpose of your gums might give you an added boost in your desire to care for them properly. Conroe… Read more »

Do Dentures cause Pneumonia?

Dentures are common with the elderly as oral hygiene becomes more difficult, and the years take their toll on teeth. If someone in their twilight years has lived without teeth for a long time, their jawbone density may not allow for dental implants. They may not have the budget on a fixed income. Or perhaps… Read more »

Chew on this Quiz Regarding Xylitol in Chewing Gum

If you’re in the habit of chewing sugarless gum after meals, you may actually be offering yourself a dental health boost. If you’re concerned with artificial sweetening agents in sugar free products, may we introduce you to xylitol? This amazing compound is derived from natural substances. Not only is xylitol safe for sweetening gum without… Read more »

Have you Checked Up on your Dental Health Lately?

Preventive dentistry is more commonly referred to as “dental cleanings” or “dental checkups.” The American Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) strongly urges all people in the United States to seek preventive care every six months. This includes children. By looking at patients mouths biannually, dentists can ensure that oral developmental diseases, tooth decay, gum disease,… Read more »