Are you a fan of technology? Many of our patients have expressed their delight in our use of technology for patient interaction. From receiving text message appointment reminders to e-mail notices of available appointments, from live chat on our website to special discounts on FaceBook, we do all we can to make sure you get […]
Community Corner
As the hot summer months are upon us, lend a helping hand to the area’s elderly and low-income families through Austin’s Family Eldercare. Donate just $15 at our office and we’ll purchase fans to be distributed to those in need during these hot summer months. To thank you for your contribution, let us treat you […]
The Lifespan of Silver Fillings
Did you know? Dental fillings typically have a 10-year lifespan. For most patients who have experienced a serious toothache or needed a root canal and crown, the cause is an old silver mercury filling that, in time, has caused the tooth to crack. From the day a silver filling was placed, it began to expand […]
Giving up the binky
The September issue of Working Mother Magazine gives these suggestions for helping your little one give up the pacifier: 1) snip it – cut off a piece of the pacifier tip each night. It will change the sensation your child gets from sucking and gradually makes it less appealing. 2) go slow – limit binky […]