by Joshua Garza | Oct 9, 2024 | Blog, Dental Posts, Endo, General Dental, Ortho, Pediatric
ELDERLY PEOPLE ARE not the only people at risk of gum recession, even though that idea is where the expression “long in the tooth” originated. Some people are unlucky enough to be genetically prone to gum recession, but there are several avoidable factors...
by Joshua Garza | Sep 25, 2024 | Blog, Dental Posts, General Dental, Pediatric
THERE ARE MANY things parents can do to put their kids’ smiles on the right track for a lifetime of good oral health. Here are a few of them: #1: Find them a toothbrush they like using. A child’s toothbrush should be the right size for their hands and...
by Joshua Garza | Sep 12, 2024 | Blog, Dental Posts, Endo, General Dental, Ortho, Pediatric
IN THE PHARMACY section of every grocery store, one side of an entire aisle is often dedicated to dozens of toothpaste options. We want to help our patients find the right things to look for to help narrow that selection down. Whitening Toothpaste Whitening...
by Joshua Garza | Aug 28, 2024 | Blog, Dental Posts, General Dental, Pediatric
IF A CHILD CONTINUES their finger or thumb-sucking habit past their toddler years, it can negatively affect the growth of their jaws and the position of their teeth. A Healthy Habit for a Baby or Toddler There’s no need to worry about a baby or toddler with a...
by Joshua Garza | Aug 14, 2024 | Blog, Dental Posts, Endo, General Dental, Ortho, Pediatric
OF COURSE WE SMILE when we feel happy, but there’s evidence to show that the link between smiling and happiness might go both ways — the simple act of smiling can make us feel a little better! Even a fake smile releases endorphins (the feel-good hormone), so it...
by Joshua Garza | Jul 24, 2024 | Blog, Dental Posts, General Dental, Pediatric
AS PARENTS, EVERY milestone a new baby reaches is incredibly exciting, and sometimes we can get impatient and even start worrying long before we should. To get out in front of that tendency, let’s lay out the average schedule of baby teeth development and...
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