Most patients want straight teeth. For some, cosmetics is the issue. For many, improving function and increasing the chances that they will be able to keep their own teeth for a lifetime is a primary concern. Either way, more and more patients are finding that orthodontics/braces … [Read more...]
Gummy Vitamins Make Sugar Stick to Your Teeth
When I was a child, chalky chewable vitamins were the thing. I remember Flintstone vitamins and Sunkist Vitamin C chewables fondly. Sometimes, I would eat more than one because they tasted so good, but never more than three or four! I'd probably heard somewhere that you could … [Read more...]
Can I Have a Dental Cavity That Does Not Cause Pain?
There is a popular misconception that all dental cavities cause pain. This is not true. You can have a dental cavity that does not cause pain. Let's clear up some misunderstandings by starting with a few facts: Dental cavities, or caries, is a bacterial infection in a tooth … [Read more...]
3 Reasons to Skip Over the Counter Teeth Whitening
There's a massive amount of confusion out there when it comes to teeth whitening. There's take home whitening kits sold in stores with strips and gels, mouth rinses and toothpastes that claim to whiten your teeth, and all kinds of home remedies and concoctions that you can read … [Read more...]
9 Things Patients Without Dental Insurance Often Do (But Shouldn’t)
Patients come to our San Antonio dental clinic every week and we listen to their stories. Oftentimes, dental insurance coverage, or lack thereof, is part of the story. There are many barriers that prevent patients from seeking dental care. Lack of money. Lack of time. No … [Read more...]
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