Probably one of the most common diseases among us is diabetes. Diabetes affects nearly 24 million children and adults in the U.S. With diabetes being such a prevalent disease, I thought it would be beneficial to address how diabetes affects the mouth – diabetes oral health Diabetic patients are at a higher risk for gum problems (gingivitis, […]
Dental Mini Implants Can Help Make a Difference
I had the opportunity to sit down with a patient who is very unhappy with her existing lower denture. She has had it for a year and has had to have it realigned multiple times throughout the year. Nothing we could do or what the previous dentist could do could help her out. Our patient […]
Dental Sealants for Kids
I have been working with the San Antonio Public Health Department for awhile. One of my assignments is to go to some of the public elementary schools in the area and provide dental sealants for kids. This has been a wonderful opportunity for them as they are able to receive a great dental service and […]
“Bad Sugar”
It’s pretty much common knowledge that sugar causes tooth decay. Given this, it would then follow that if you want to avoid tooth decay you should avoid sugar. Sounds simple, right? But really, it just isn’t very practical. Sugar is everywhere in the American diet thereby making it difficult to avoid completely. So, what is the […]
Tip to Avoid Tooth Sensitivity
Tooth sensitivity is the sharp, brief discomfort that shoots through a tooth when it encounters hot coffee, cold water, sweet foods, or a breath of cold air. It is not an unusual complaint, but it is also not something to accept as permanent. In most cases, sensitivity points to a specific and identifiable cause that […]
Does Chlorhexidine Help With Canker Sores? A Dentist’s Take
Chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse can shorten canker sore healing time and reduce sensitivity. Learn how to use it and when to see your dentist in Live Oak, TX.