The holidays are almost over, so it’s time to get back to our routines; school, work, and other daily activities. There’s always a lot to do as the New Year gets underway, and one thing you shouldn’t forget is to make an appointment with your affordable dentist in 77429 for a checkup and a twice-yearly […]
Dental Tips
Can Smiling Help Your Dental Health? Ask Your Family Dentist in Cypress.
They say a smile is contagious, and it turns out that research shows this to be true. In a Swedish study reported in the magazine, Psychology Today, researchers found that subjects imitated the smile (or other facial expressions) of images they were shown. What this means is, when you smile at someone, it’s likely that […]
The Secrets to Controlling Tooth Decay
Managing tooth decay is a major concern for all of us, and especially for our children. In fact, tooth decay is the number one dental problem for children. And as much as 10% percent of childhood tooth decay (children ages 2 to 5 years) goes untreated according to the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. […]
Four Roles of the Comprehensive Hygienist
Dental hygienists play a major role in high quality dental care. Many people think that cleaning teeth is the sole domain of these highly skilled professionals. However, the comprehensive hygienist does much more than just clean teeth. While hygienists have a variety of career paths they can follow above and beyond the confines of a […]
At Home Remedies for a Painful Tooth
There is nothing in the world quite like a toothache. The pain from a damaged or infected tooth can cause people to do just about anything to relieve the suffering. When a dentist is not readily available, there are home remedies that may help ease the discomfort until you can get to the dental office. […]
Saving a Decayed Tooth
On the outside surface of your teeth is the hardest substance in your body. Even bones are not as hard as tooth enamel. Yet, under the right circumstances tooth enamel can become weak and fall prey to the ravages of decay. It starts small, just a little pinprick of decay on the surface. If it […]