Ladies, it’s October and you know what that means. That means it is time to discuss your favorite October activity – MAMMOGRAMS! We’re sure that you know at a certain age or because of genetics you need to get one, but as a woman, these...
As fall is finally here – though the temps and weather aren’t in agreement, at least here in southeast Texas – we wanted to discuss an epidemic that sweeps the country at this time of year. You’re probably thinking the flu? Or maybe the cold...
Childhood cancer is utterly devastating. You can’t beat around the bush with that. It’s the number one killer disease of children. And the sad thing is that worldwide – 700 kids are diagnosed each day. 700. Each. Day. The most staggering fact is that 250...
People have a lot of expectations as to how their insurance works, but in reality, these are myths that seem to make the insurance waters even muddier. The following are the four biggest myths about dental insurance. Dental Insurance Pays for Everything Most patients look at dental...
Can you believe it’s already August? Neither can we! But we do know that it’s time for you parents out there to start thinking about getting the kids ready to head back to school. A lot of you probably took advantage of tax-free weekend and...
Did you know that the health of your teeth dictate the type of dental cleaning you receive? Yuppers. It starts like this… You notice one day while doing your daily flossing (Daily? Insert laughter here) that you have some bleeding and maybe a one or two...
With the heat of summer already here and many of us spending time outdoors, a lot of people turn to sports drinks as a way to keep hydrated and refreshed while enjoying outdoor activities. However, those sports drinks are not as healthy as many people...
Back in the dark ages of dentistry and dental practices, wisdom teeth, or our third molars, were viewed as strange leftovers of our ancestral past that serve no function or purpose that we know of – much like an appendix or the arrector pili muscles...
Bright, white teeth signal health, vitality, youth, and offer an allure to everyone. (Combine that with a razor sharp smile, and you have definitely got it going on!) Yellowed or stained teeth can certainly age you and make you self-conscious about your smile. Tooth staining is...
We would like to talk to you about something that is quite taboo, but very necessary. We are all adults here, so no giggling! If you follow our Facebook, page, we posted a couple of pieces on sexually transmitted infections, or STIs as the kids...