Everyone wants nice, pearly white teeth. It makes sense, then, to brush our teeth more often to get them – right? Well, no. As we explain in this post from The Hills Dental Spa in Austin, brushing too aggressively can result in receding gums. Gum recession is when your gum line exposes more of your […]
Preventative Maintenance For Your Irreplaceable Smile
You know the old saying: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of the cure. At The Hills Dental Spa in Austin, we are big advocates of preventative dentistry as the best way to maintain dental health. Preventative dentistry, though, is more than healthy teeth and gums. Your dental health is directly related to […]
Why biting your nails is a habit you need to stop
If you bite your nails, you know how embarrassing the condition can be. It can also be painful when too much nail is removed, leaving you at risk of ingrown nails and infection. But did you know that there is more the nail biting that you may have never thought? Did you know that nail […]
Have Your Dessert!
Do you have a sweet tooth? Join the club! For many of our patients at The Hills Dental Spa in Austin, it’s just not realistic to recommend avoiding sugary treats. If you fit that category, here is something useful to know: eating sweets at certain times is better for your teeth than others. For instance, […]
15 Things You Didn’t Know About Teeth
Teeth are alive, but it’s easy to forget that and take them for granted. At The Hills Dental Spa in Austin we never take teeth for granted – but then, as dental professionals we probably understand better than most just how amazing teeth can be. We’re using this blog post to share some of the […]
What causes sensitive teeth?
Do you experience a sharp pain in the teeth when you enjoy foods that are cold or hot? Do you find that you deal with flashes of tooth pain when exposed to foods that are different temperatures, acidic, or spicy? If you are dealing with this discomfort when enjoying your favorite foods, you may be […]
