We at Olympia Hills Family Dental have made it our life’s work to provide the best in dental care for our patients and their families. While having excellent oral health in and of itself is quite important, for some time now health care researchers have been finding links between overall health and how it is […]
Using Natural Teeth As Temporaries With Dental Implants
I recently went to a Continuing Education class where the doctor presented the idea of using the patient’s extracted tooth as a temporary tooth covering the immediate placement of a dental implant. I thought the idea was wonderful and that it would be a great service for my patients. When the right case came along, […]
Dental Crown Procedure: When Do You Need A Dental Crown?
Have you ever been to the dental office and the dentist says, “I recommend a crown (cap) for this tooth”? Why does a tooth need a crown? Can’t the tooth survive without a crown because it doesn’t hurt? The truth is your tooth can survive for a little while without the crown, but you never […]
Why Our Patients Love Us
If you want to maintain a healthy smile, you need to see your dentist every 6 months. But according to WebMD.com, 20% of Americans are fearful enough of the dentist that they’ll only go when absolutely necessary and 5-8% avoid dentists all together. Olympia Hills Family Dental understands that few people look forward to a […]
Do dental implants replace all of my teeth?
The Austin American-Statesman recently ran this Q&A about dental implants with an Austin dentist. Q: Do dental implants replace all of my teeth? A: It depends on your oral condition. Dental implants can be used to replace a single, multiple, or all of the teeth in the mouth. For individuals missing a single tooth, a […]
Some Tips on Tongue Cleaning
Tongue cleaning is another good dental habit to incorporate into your daily hygiene routine. While brushing your teeth at least twice a day and flossing at least once a day is the general recommendation, our tongue often gets neglected, but it too can use some daily care. In an article we wrote earlier about “bad […]