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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 […]
Ask Your Family Dentist Whether Invisalign is Right for You.
Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a product that would straighten your teeth without using wires and brackets? Well, there is a product like this called Invisalign, and you can get it at your family dentist in Cypress. Invisalign is a clear plastic teeth aligner which is created using computerized 3-D technologies. This type […]
Gum Disease is Serious: Talk with Your Family Dentist
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that almost half of all adults over 30 years of age have periodontitis (gum disease), and the American Association of Periodontology warns that gum disease is a significant public health problem today. Gum disease is both preventable and treatable through good oral hygiene practices at home coupled with […]
Bad Breath – It May be a Dental Problem: Talk to Your Family Dentist in Cypress
Bad breath or halitosis is a widespread condition affecting about 50% of the US adult population according to the American Dental Association. The fact is, most people that have bad breath don’t even know it. Of course, people recognize that eating garlic or onion could result in bad breath, but many people are unaware of […]
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. […]
Preventive Care Solutions For Back To School Check-Ups
If you haven’t scheduled an appointment yet, now is the time for your children to visit the dentist and make sure they head off to school with a healthy smile. We are all in the middle of the last minute rush, so this is a great time for getting some preventive care solutions for year-round […]
How Effective Is Dental Oral Sedation?
There are many kinds of dental sedation your dentist can offer. One of the most common options is oral sedation. As always, discuss your options with the dentist and ensure you are choosing the right type of sedation for your procedure and for you personally. There are some ways to know if oral sedation is […]
Why Does My Dentist Offer IV Sedation?
There are many types of sedation available at the doctor and dentist. All sedation is put in place to make you, the patient, more comfortable and make the treatment as pleasant as possible. Most dentists offer a few different types of sedation, such as inhaled sedation or IV sedation. Inhaled sedation is the normal sedation […]
What is a Subperiosteal Implant?
Dental implants are becoming more and more popular as dentists inform their patients of their advantages over other oral prosthetics. There are two main types of implants: endosteal and subperiosteal. The endosteal implant is the more common choice. However it requires a certain amount of bone for successful placement. The subperiosteal implant is a good […]
What is an Endosteal Implant?
Missing teeth can destroy an otherwise appealing smile. Even one missing tooth within your smile line can make you feel self-conscious and affect your self-confidence. It’s amazing how much power our smiles have and how we take them for granted – until we lose a tooth. Fortunately,there are choices for tooth replacement, and one that […]