When the topic of the day is your smile care, you know what’s expected and what you need to do to keep all of those very important tissues in lovely condition. However, you may wonder to yourself what you should do when you’re really not happy with certain aspects of dental hygiene, etc. For instance, what if you can’t stand the way it feels to brush your tongue but you know you have to clean it? For advice in regard to this particular detail and more, our Austin, TX team can quickly show you that seeking out alternatives can make a world of difference!
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Those Tiny Cosmetic Concerns: Don’t Be Shy!
It’s easy to come in to talk with us about your smile and your cosmetic care hopes and dreams when your entire smile appears yellowed. You know we offer care like whitening that can lift stains, that this is a popular treatment, and so there’s nothing much out of the ordinary about seeing our Austin, TX team for such an issue. However, when you’re standing in front of the mirror and you’re looking at what you consider to be a tiny cosmetic issue, you may find yourself going back and forth in your mind: Should I call the dentist to set up a visit or shouldn’t I? While we understand how you’re feeling, we also want you to realize that we don’t weigh your concerns based on whether they’re big or not! A concern is a concern. See us soon!
Smile Whitening: Dangerous Or Perfectly Safe?
When you want an answer to the question involving whether or not teeth whitening is safe, this isn’t something our Austin, TX can respond to with a simple yes or no answer. This is, in part, because there are many ways to whiten your smile, many types of treatments, and patients often look into many different approaches. So, in short, the answer is sometimes! With a bit more detail, the answer is: If you seek professional care, then yes … if you try to do it on your own, then no. However, we prefer to give you the information-packed version, so you feel educated in regard to your options!
4 Ways You’re Accidentally Harming Your Smile
In terms of what you hope to gain from practicing dental care, your main goal is enjoying a smile that’s healthy and that stays healthy for life! Unfortunately, even though you may become dedicated to your oral health and you’re on track with frequency and other details, you may still be unintentionally harming your smile. What might the problem be, you wonder? Though seeing you at our Austin, TX practice for a checkup is the best way to offer you an accurate answer and help, we are happy to share common concerns that you may need to fix!
Avoiding Broken Teeth: Simple Suggestions!
What’s that? You don’t really want to ever deal with broken teeth but you realize your smile is vulnerable to damage? Well, admitting that your teeth are not invincible is the first step toward taking a smart approach to keeping them safe! As for your best bet in your comprehensive plan for protection, our Austin, TX team is pleased to report that the details are actually quite simple. It’s primarily about keeping your oral health in shape and making smart decisions. Consider some details!
3 S-Drinks: Myths, Truths, And Your Smile!
It can become very easy to get mixed up when you think you know what’s what in terms of smile care. You have some solidified ideas in your mind that guide you toward things that are potentially “good” or “bad” for your smile health. Then, you hear things. You hear myths. You hear facts. Suddenly, you don’t know what’s true anymore and all you really want to do is keep your teeth and gums safe! Not to worry. Our Austin, TX team can remove your stress by offering factual information! Let’s get started with drinks beginning with the letter “S” that are often serious cause for confusion!
Ways Your Toothbrush Tells You: Replace Me!
There are a lot of things to remember in a day, in a week, over the course of a year, etc. So, when it comes to figuring out just how long you’ve had your toothbrush, whether it’s time to replace this dental hygiene product, and more, you may find yourself at a loss. Until now, that is! Our Austin, TX team reminds you that all you have to do is make a note of when you begin using a new brush and then replace it after three to four months. As for some additional details, we can help you manage those, too!
Do You Wonder About Dental Implants?
Our Austin, TX dental team answers many questions, on many dental subjects. One area that comes up often is dental implants. While replacement teeth of various materials have been around for hundreds of years, the modern, titanium post dental implant was developed in the 1950s. Since then, methods and models have been tested and improved until today, a dental implant, or an implant supported prothesis can last for many years, and be almost indistinguishable from natural teeth. Do you wonder if a dental implant might be right for you? (more…)
3 Things That Will Shock You About Chewing Gum
There are things that wouldn’t shock you about chewing gum if we were to say them. If we said “it’s so bad!” or “you should avoid it at all costs!” you would probably just nod your head, as you think to yourself that you have heard it all before. However, what might shock you? If our Austin, TX team suddenly started singing its praises and even encouraged you to head out as soon as you can to pick up a pack for the sake of your oral health. Well, we might not be quite so enthusiastic in our approach but we do have some interesting things to share!
If We Could Monitor Your Dental Hygiene Sessions
Of course, we understand that you would probably feel a little bit weird if we were standing right next to you in your home, watching you brush and floss, while offering words of praise and some recommendations along the way. However, it’s certainly something worth thinking about! If you imagine that we are monitoring your habits, do you feel like we would probably give you glowing reviews at the end of a dental hygiene session? Or, do you think that perhaps we might have some suggestions for improvement? Let our Austin, TX team walk through some little tips we may bring to the experience that you’re not even expecting, so you can keep them in mind as you protect that lovely smile!
