EDUCATIONAL BLOGS – VILLAGE PARK FAMILY DENTISTRY

For most of us, if we have ever had a filling, our teeth were repaired with a material called ‘amalgam,’ which is the silver looking material the dentist mashed into the cavity once it had been cleaned out and prepared. The amalgam itself is made up of a mixture of the powder of several metals […]

Tooth decay can be a serious problem, especially in children. Often we recognize the cavity after it has eaten away at the tooth, left a hole, and, maybe, even caused a toothache. With proper care, brushing, and healthy eating habits, much tooth decay might be avoided. It’s important to understand what causes tooth decay and […]

It’s a common problem for children to try to avoid brushing their teeth. From the child’s point of view brushing just takes time away from playing, and it signals it’s about time to go to bed. Some children seem to have a harder time brushing than others but, whatever the reasons, most parents struggle when […]

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 […]

In general, we all know what it means to ‘fill’ a tooth. Tooth decay breaks out, the dentist cleans it and fills the cavity with a material to keep the tooth sound and to function properly. But what if your family dentist in Cypress says you need a root canal? What exactly does this mean? […]

If you like, you could refer to your TMJ dentist as a temporomandibular joint specialist. Most people, though, prefer to use the shorter and easier ‘TMJ.’ However, even if you can say it, it’s important to know what TMJ is and why it’s important. The temporomandibular joint or ‘TM joint’ is the hinge that connects […]

You’ve looked in the mirror and noticed how yellow your teeth are. You’re wondering if teeth whitening would help your smile, but don’t know what’s involved. If this is you, your family dentist in Cypress can help. Here are four things you should know about whitening your teeth at Village Park Dental to get a […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]