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Early Warning Signs of Gingivitis Gingivitis is a familiar term to most adults. You see it in pamphlets in dental offices and on popular oral care products in stores. But despite the familiarity of the word, many people don’t actually know what gingivitis is, its relation to gum disease, or how to recognize the symptoms.…

What is tooth decay? Tooth decay is a serious dental issue that can affect anyone. It’s what causes cavities and can result in needing fillings, root canals, and even tooth extractions. But by understanding the four stages of tooth decay, you can prevent further progression and find treatment before it gets any worse. 1. Initial…

Prevent your wisdom teeth from becoming a pain point. Every year, millions of people need to have their third molars, or “wisdom teeth,” removed for a variety of reasons. While not everyone has a problem with these teeth, it is important to understand what they are, what they’re used for, and how they can cause…

A lifetime of great oral health starts now. As adults, we know how important taking care of our teeth and gums is to not just our oral health, but our overall health as well. It can be a bit more difficult to teach our kids the importance of dental hygiene, but the earlier they develop…

The Versatility of Dental Crown Materials Dental crowns are one of the most well-known and popular restorative dentistry treatments out there. A big factor in their popularity is that they’re versatile enough to treat many different dental issues, so when you need to restore or even save a severely damaged tooth, a dental crown is…

Reclaiming and Protecting Your Oral Health For the most part, maintaining a beautiful and healthy smile is simple. All you need to do is stick to a regular at-home oral hygiene routine and visit your dentist for a checkup every six months. Occasionally, though, everyone struggles with an oral health issue, whether it’s in the…

Family Activities That Will Keep You Busy All Summer Summer is a great time of year for all kinds of fun family activities here in Austin. Whether you enjoy the great outdoors, engage in family entertainment, or tackle some new hobbies at home, you’ll never run out of ideas for how to spend these summer…

The technical term for “bad bite” is malocclusion. Have you ever noticed a persistent soreness in your jaw, sharp pain while chewing, or other jaw pain? If so, the root cause could be a bad bite, known more formally as malocclusion. This widespread dental issue can cause many problems, including chronic jaw pain. What is…

Invisalign is the clear choice for most adults. Despite what some people might think, tooth alignment issues don’t only affect kids. Troublesome changes can arise at any point in life, and problems that weren’t treated in childhood will persist into adulthood. Unfortunately, many adults have simply gone without proper treatment in the past. Invisalign is…