We all know that men and women are built differently, and that affects what health problems each gender is more susceptible to. At our dental office in Austin, we also know that even though women are more open to visiting us regularly, they’re actually at more risk for dental problems… Read More…
As the weather gets warmer we all tend to spend more time outside. And perhaps our kids are participating in some fun spring sports. While we’re happy that they’re out the house doing something active, it’s not all fun and games when smiles and faces are at risk for injuries…. Read More…
Oral cancer diagnosis is on the rise with an estimated 51,540 new cases expected in 2018. At our dental office in Austin, we understand how serious this life threatening disease is. In fact, the American Cancer Society projects that over 10,000 people in the United States will die from it… Read More…
We all know that calcium is an important ingredient when it comes to building and keeping strong bones. But your skeleton isn’t the only thing that relies on calcium. The truth is, each one of our teeth is made up of 70% calcium! That makes this mineral essential for a… Read More…
Every March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics celebrates National Nutrition Month to raise awareness on the importance of eating a healthy diet for overall health. At our dental office in Austin, we want to do our part and take this opportunity to also share the oral health benefits of… Read More…
The team at our dental office in Austin is committed to providing our neighbors with top-notch dental care so that each and every patient not only has a healthy smile, but a beautiful one too. However, there are some members of our community whose dental health is often overlooked…we’re talking… Read More…
‘Tis the season of stuffy noses, persistent coughs, and sore throats. It’s officially cold and flu season. And even though the team at our dental office in Austin is committed to keeping our patients and neighbors healthy, there are just some things we can’t fix. The common cold being one… Read More…
This may first appear as a silly question to ask your dentist in Austin. Popular opinion would answer it with a resounding, “Yes, chocolate is bad for your teeth. Obviously.” However, our Austin dental office has a slightly different position when it comes to chocolate and your oral health. Chocolate’s… Read More…
We’re just beginning the month long craziness of the holiday season. Between the meal preps, travel arrangements, party planning, and everything in between, it’s only normal to feel a little more stressed than normal. It’s no secret that stress can negatively affect overall health, but the team at our Austin… Read More…
Dental fear is incredibly common among adult Americans. In fact, an estimated 80 million Americans have some level of dental fear. While the team at our dental office in Austin certainly understands that being afraid of the dentist is a very real thing, we also always want to try our… Read More…