For some people, they awake in the morning, feeling just fine. But, about midday, begin to experience a burning sensation on the tongue that grows increasingly uncomfortable as the day goes on. And there isn’t any visible signs of anything being wrong on the tongue. Burning mouth syndrome usually occurs in women over 50. And […]
The Effects of Exercise on Your Teeth
The January 2015 issue of AUSTIN FIT MAGAZINE posted an article “The Effects of Exercise on Your Teeth” “According to a surprising 2014 study published in The Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, regular exercise may not be so good for one unexpected area of your body: your teeth. One might guess that […]
Dental Implants
Let’s deal with the most common misconception about dental implants… Implants are wonderful, yes, but they work a little differently than you may think. For some patients, only one tooth is missing, either congenitally or due to a trauma. In this case, if the bone is strong and healthy, and there is enough of it, […]
Bad Breath Problems
Lots of patients are concerned about bad breath. As a social embarrassment, it’s surely near the top of the list. Since mouthwashes won’t eliminate the problem, let’s look at some possible reasons for your condition. Bacteria, plan and simple, are the culprit. Bacteria do their work in the mouth, lungs, sinuses and stomach. In the […]
Gum Disease
What’s all the fuss about gum disease? And why the lectures by your dental hygienist? For very good reason, actually. Periodontal disease is a progressive disease – one that does not stabilize or show signs of healing. It only gets worse. Even when it doesn’t hurt, untreated gum disease will eventually take its toll – […]
Keeping Baby Teeth Clean
We recommend planning your baby’s first dental visit between 6 months and 2 years. The earlier the best, so they can begin to be comfortable in the dentist chair and develop good health habits. When new baby teeth are breaking through, rub the baby’s teeth and gums with a pad of gauze or a washcloth […]
