It’s standard practice for healthcare providers to find out which medications their patients are taking. At The Hills Dental Spa in Austin TX our patients sometimes wonder why we ask them about prescription medications before their dental process. Here’s why: Some medications—prescription or over-the-counter—can affect oral health or dental treatment. Bleeding Issues Heparin/warfarin and other […]
The Benefits of Proactive Dental Health Care
Everyone wants a smile they can be proud to share with others. And when it comes to the beauty of a smile, it often relies on the health of the teeth and gums. To achieve the smile of your dreams, it is essential to maintain your oral health and wellness with preventative care. How to […]
What is Threatening Your Teen’s Oral Health?
Recent research has a lot to tell us about the risks that may affect young people’s smiles. During early childhood, there is a focus on teaching young ones to care for their teeth and gums. Parents do what they can to demonstrate, then encourage and motivate, and also to support their children by taking them […]
3D technology in the dental world!
PORTLAND, Oregon, February 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — A new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “World 3D Printing Healthcare Market-Opportunities and Forecasts, 2014-2020,” projects that the world 3D printing healthcare market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 26.2% from 2015 to 2020. External wearable devices application is set to boost the 3D […]
Super Snacks for the Big Game
As seen on the American Dental Association website MouthHealthy.org By Dr. Sheryl Hunter Griffith, DDS and Dr. Elizabeth Chen, DDS, MS Kids Healthy Teeth Are you ready for the Big Game? A championship get-together demands super snacks but not at the expense of your teeth. That’s why we’ve put together a few tasty game day […]
Are You Keeping Your Child’s Mouth Healthy?
from www.NewWise.com – Released: 1-Feb-2016 12:05 PM EST Source Newsroom: University of Alabama at Birmingham more news from this source Newswise — BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, an opportunity for parents of toddlers, young children or teenagers to explore questions about keeping your child’s teeth clean, your child’s first dental […]