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How To: Keep Your Child from Getting Cavities This Halloween

October 14, 2021

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Closeup of children trick-or-treating in their costumes

For adults, Halloween is about haunted houses, scary movies, and festive décor. For children, Halloween is about one thing: candy. While there is no doubt their tastebuds love the goodies they collect trick-or-treating, the potential damage to their teeth shouldn’t be dismissed. With this in mind, keep reading to learn the tips you need to know about cavity prevention during Halloween.

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Is Chewing on Ice Dangerous?

September 12, 2021

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a woman prepares to eat a piece of ice

When sitting outside on a hot day, the most refreshing thing might sound like a glass of water. Once you gulp down your cooling beverage, you find there to be a standing tower of ice just waiting to either melt or be consumed in its current frozen state. If you’re someone who enjoys indulging in this particular practice, you might assume there’s nothing harmful about it. Unfortunately, that is not true. Read on to learn the dangers of chewing on ice and what you can do to stop it.

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Wondering Why Enamel Wear Is a Big Deal? Read This!

August 29, 2021

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Closeup of woman in white shirt thinking

Despite popular belief, your biannual dental checkups do much more than just catch cavities. During these appointments, your dentist also screens for oral cancer, assesses the health of your gums, and makes sure your enamel is healthy. So, if your dentist brings enamel wear to your attention, don’t be surprised. Keep reading to learn why enamel wear is a big deal and how you can prevent it.

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How Can I Protect My Smile This Summer?

July 11, 2021

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three kids in the pool during the summer

Summer is full of fun and exciting activities. Whether it is spending days at the park, by the pool, or building sandcastles on the beach, you and your kids are likely doing all you can to soak up the warm temperatures. And while popsicles, ice cream, and soda are what kids (and adults) crave most, they can often lead to unhealthy habits and poor oral health. As you and your little ones make the most of the summer, here are 3 activities to be mindful of and ways to protect your smile from serious damage.

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Is It Beneficial to Have Dental Implants Placed During the Summer?

June 8, 2021

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an older woman lounges in a chair in her yard while on her phone and smiling after receiving dental implants in San Antonio

With summer right around the corner, you may be planning your next family vacation or simply gearing up for a few months of lounging by the pool. But why not indulge in some self-care and talk to your dentist about having dental implants replace your missing teeth? Although the process does take time, the results are well worth the investment in time and money. As you look ahead to the fall and winter months and everything that is planned, here are 3 reasons you’ll want to improve your appearance oral health with dental implants this summer.

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Combining Dentures with Dental Implants: A Life-Changing Solution

May 8, 2021

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Woman smiling with implant dentures outside acting happy

If you have dentures, you may have grown used to the hassle, discomfort, and embarrassment that you experience on a daily basis. However, you don’t have to live with an irritating and ill-fitting smile. When you attach dentures to dental implants, you can enjoy the most natural looking, feeling, and functioning set of teeth available. Read on to learn more about the magic of implant dentures and how they can completely change your life.

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Keeping Your Smile Steady: Using Denture Adhesive

April 12, 2021

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Older woman with dentures leaning back in dental chair

For those who have lost all or most of their teeth, dentures are an excellent fit that can make all the difference in the world when it comes to enjoying hearty meals and being able to smile in front of strangers. But sometimes, dentures aren’t as stable as you might want them to be; they can be prone to slipping and moving out of place at the wrong moment. Using denture adhesive properly will help you keep your new smile stable; in this post, you’ll learn more about when denture adhesive should be used, the best way to apply it to your dentures in San Antonio, and how you can remove your when you’re done.

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Is It Safe to Have Dental Work While Pregnant?

March 3, 2021

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a pregnant woman sits in the dentist’s chair while listening to the experts explain what will happen during her appointment

Are you pregnant? If you’re like most women, you’re probably so busy thinking doctor’s appointments, nursery décor, and baby names that you forget about your regularly scheduled dental checkups and cleanings. While you know brushing your teeth and flossing are not only encouraged but completely fine for you and your growing baby, are these visits necessary or safe during pregnancy? Read on to hear from a dentist who shares what precautions you can take to better protect your smile and your baby over the next 9 months.

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3 Ways to Help Your Child Protect Their Smile

February 23, 2021

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Mother and son seeing a pediatric dentist in San Antonio.

Dentists recognize that parents will do anything and everything to protect their child’s health, especially when they are very young and still developing. As a parent, it’s likely that you already make your child gets enough exercise and eats well, but what do you know about their oral care habits? Since February is Children’s Dental Health Month, now is the perfect time to give your children’s dental health in San Antonio the attention it deserves! If you aren’t sure where to start, keep reading this post from a pediatric dentist!

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5 Health Problems That Ill-Fitting Dentures Can Cause

December 15, 2020

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Closeup of senior man experiencing tooth pain

In the last couple of decades, dentures have transformed from obvious, obtrusive prosthetic teeth to a life-like, long-lasting teeth replacement solution. Whether you have partials that fill in the gaps of a few missing teeth or full dentures that replace an entire arch, advancements in dentistry allow them to provide you with maximum stability and minimal movement – if they fit properly. However, if they become loose, then it is important to know that more than just your comfort is at stake. Read on for the potentially dangerous repercussions of ill-fitting dentures and how your dentist can help.

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