Nearly 30 million Americans are living with diabetes. That’s 30 million people who have the added responsibility of working to maintain their blood glucose levels day in and day out. While it’s fairly well known that diabetes can lead to other health problems such as heart disease and kidney disease,… Read More…
Before your first visit with your dentist in Austin you’ll probably be asked to fill out a medical history form. But why does a doctor who’s looking at your oral health need to know all about your overall health? The truth is, there is a strong connection between the two… Read More…
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…
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…