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When someone suggests ordering tea with your meal, what tea do you generally think of? In Texas, it sure isn’t going to be a hot cup of anything.    For most Texans and southerners, sweet iced tea is the first … Continue reading →

When it comes to caring for the health of your gums, you may think that your toothbrush, floss and mouthwash are all you need to complete the ultimate trifecta. However, caring for your gums is SO important that it is … Continue reading →

For the vast majority of our patients, we have the pleasure of seeing them twice a year for their bi-annual cleaning. Trust us, we like it that way since that indicates you’re keeping up your oral health routine and have … Continue reading →

If you have had molds made of your teeth in the last 30 years, it’s likely your dentist used plaster in a tray to make a physical mold. For patients with a strong gag reflex or general dental anxieties, this … Continue reading →

Insurance…you know you need it, but the benefits can be confusing and written in pure legalese. When most of us sign up for health insurance through our employer, we glance at what’s covered but still end up taking the most … Continue reading →

Many of our patients have been with us for years, and before that they might have been regular patients at other practices. We mean to say, they aren’t new to dental appointments.   But while many of our patients know … Continue reading →

There remain many mysteries about cancer, its causes and treatments; however, one thing that scientists have been able to agree on is that the risk of a cancer increases with age.    The median age for a cancer diagnosis today … Continue reading →

While we spend a significant amount of time talking about the importance of keeping your teeth healthy, the truth is that’s really only HALF the equation!    Gum health is just as important as tooth health. Your gums are comprised … Continue reading →

The process of aging can affect all systems in the body and at varying levels of severity. While many health issues related to age are familiar to most of us, like an increased prevalence of arthritis and kidney and liver … Continue reading →

For those with dental issues like implants or dentures who have to be careful with the foods they eat, summer can be difficult since much of the socialization takes place at eating-centric events.     Whether it is at barbeques or … Continue reading →