A sudden crunch while eating dinner can leave you wondering whether you damaged a tooth. For families in Lockhart and nearby communities, that concern may interrupt an otherwise ordinary evening. Sometimes, the damage is limited to a small chip. In other cases, a...
You might be asking, "Is it possible to return to natural teeth after getting veneers?” The short answer is: no, not exactly. Veneers are a permanent dental treatment designed to improve the look of your teeth. While you can’t reverse the process entirely, you can...
Do you have a craving for buffalo wings, curry or other hot foods? How do spicy foods affect gum health and should you be careful about eating them? If you’ve ever wondered how that fiery feeling you enjoy from spicy foods can impact your dental health, here’s what...
The adult body is made up of around 60% water so, as you might imagine, water plays a key role in our body’s ability to function well. Exercising and playing sports pushes our bodies to their limit in many ways, so it becomes extra important to stay hydrated while...
Toothaches are not fun! It can make it difficult to eat, sleep or focus on anything besides the discomfort, so the first target is often to treat the symptoms. But symptoms happen to let us know that something is amiss, so it’s even more important to find and treat...
Do you have a craving for buffalo wings, curry or other hot foods? How do spicy foods affect gum health and should you be careful about eating them? If you’ve ever wondered how that fiery feeling you enjoy from spicy foods can impact your dental health, here’s what...
We all hope to hear the words “you’re cavity-free!” every time we visit the dentist. Unfortunately, while many people strive to keep their teeth healthy and bright, cavities are a common problem. The good news is, there are lots of things you can do to help prevent...
Toothbrushes are made to clean teeth, but how do you keep a toothbrush clean? Can your toothbrush harbor germs? The good news is that there are some things you can do and tools you can use to keep your toothbrush fresher and more sanitary. Here’s how to ensure that...