Category: Dentistry

For some people, the concept of going to the dentist brings immediate anxiety, and this nervousness can cause them to avoid their necessary treatment entirely. If you struggle with apprehension about seeing your qualified oral health provider, there is an option to help you receive the care you need. This way, you can have a… Continue reading Helping Patients To Feel At Ease

If your smile is not as straight as it should be, you can have more than just cosmetic issues to address.  There are different problems like poor bite function, oral hygiene difficulties, and even difficulties with your jaw alignment. At our Gainesville, TX dental office, we can provide orthodontic treatment solutions that resolve these issues… Continue reading A Straighter Smile In Less Time

There are different hopes people bring with them when they book an appointment for cosmetic dental work. Some are focused on how they can improve the color of their teeth; for others, the goal will be to correct problems with worn or misshapen teeth. Many will have multiple flaws they hope to correct. What you… Continue reading Making Positive Changes With Dental Veneers

A tooth extraction isn’t necessarily a pleasant experience, despite your dentist’s efforts to make you more comfortable. And while you may be at ease during the procedure, the pain settles in after you get home. That dull ache can command your attention and make it difficult to eat or drink.  To help you cope and… Continue reading How to Recover from a Tooth Extraction

Whether you have one missing tooth or several, deciding between tooth replacement options can be difficult. Should you choose dental implants or full or partial dentures to replace them? There are various factors to consider in deciding which treatment is right for you.  Let’s take a look at those considerations to help you feel confident… Continue reading Implants, Dentures, or Partials: Which Treatment is Right for Me?

Teeth cleanings are not just important for your oral health but also for your overall health. When your mouth isn’t healthy, other parts and systems of your body can suffer, too. For example, there is a demonstrated association between gum disease and various health conditions like cardiovascular disease and diabetes.  There are a host of… Continue reading Why Teeth Cleanings Are Essential to Your Health

While brushing and flossing your teeth as part of your daily routine is a great way to prevent gum disease, there may be more you can do. There are several bad habits that people pick up, sometimes inadvertently, that can cause gum disease. Knowing what they are can help you take even better care of… Continue reading These 4 Bad Habits Can Cause Gum Disease

One of the first things that people notice about you is your smile. So it makes sense that you want it to be the best it can be. There are several cosmetic treatments that can improve your smile. Let’s look at these 5 examples.  1. Teeth Whitening is One of the Most Common Cosmetic Treatments… Continue reading 5 Cosmetic Treatments for a Better Smile