We always stress the importance of maintaining proper oral hygiene and visiting our office regularly. Even if you are diligent with your oral care, decay can begin to creep in. Unfortunately, tooth decay is not something that improves on its own and only worsens over time. When tooth decay is not properly treated in a timely fashion, it can spread, leading to further problems. As a last resort, to save your tooth, we often suggest a root canal.
We recommend that our patients visit our office every six months for a routine hygiene examination. You might be surprised to learn that during your exam we do more than clean and check your teeth for tooth decay. In fact, tooth decay is not the number one oral health issue that affects a large percentage of American adults—it is gum disease. Approximately half of American adults are affected by gum disease in some way. Gum disease is a serious gum infection, accompanied by inflammation, caused by bacterial growth along the gumline and around the base of the tooth. Gum disease is extremely serious due to its quiet but destructive nature. Unlike tooth decay, gum disease does not cause discomfort and, at times, does not present itself until immediate treatment is needed.
We believe that all of our patients deserve to be heard and cared for in the way that is best for their overall health and oral needs. We know that it can be difficult for some of our patients to visit our office due to their anxiety and nervous feelings about the dentist and dental treatments. We don’t want our patients to avoid hygiene examinations and dental treatments out of fear and potentially put themselves at risk for illnesses that extend beyond the mouth. Continue reading to learn about options to help you and your loved ones feel comfortable when in our office.
The past year in Texas has been anything but easy. Between living through a pandemic and extreme weather conditions, we have all had to adjust our typical way of life. Even now, many Texans in our area are still dealing with effects on their homes from the snow and ice conditions experienced just a month ago. This upheaval in our lives has left many of our patients cancelling their dental examinations and treatments. While we understand that these are uncertain times for some, we want to stress the importance of maintaining your dental health appointments even when experiencing hardships. Continue reading to learn why dental treatment should never be delayed.
February is the month of love, and what better way to celebrate love than doing something special for yourself. If you have been self-conscious about your smile, there is no better time to make a change that will give you the confidence you deserve. Whether your teeth are stained, discolored, worn, chipped, broken, misaligned, misshapen, or have gaps between them, modern cosmetic dentistry can give you a better smile.
Every day, we think about how lucky we are to live and work in The Woodlands, TX. Established in 1974 and located approximately 30 miles north of downtown Houston, The Woodlands is a picturesque, forested community founded by oil industry investor George P. Mitchell.
We can all agree that life has been a little different this past year. It has been an adjustment to navigate the new way that we see family and friends, the way we work and attend school. Many of us have put more of an emphasis on hygiene and physical safety.
