Have you heard conflicting information about whether flossing actually benefits your gums? Somehow, the myth that it isn’t helpful has taken hold (much to the horror of dentists everywhere) and patients are questioning the advice they’ve always heard to floss once a day. After all, why put any effort into flossing if it isn’t doing […]
Periodontal “gum” disease is an oral health condition that occurs when plaque and tartar buildup at the gums irritates tissue, leading to a breakdown between the supportive soft tissue and bone. Gum disease affects roughly half of US adults over the age of 30, and advanced gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss […]
It’s true when they say that old habits die hard, especially when you’ve been doing them for decades. However, kicking bad habits can truly make a difference for your health overall, especially your oral health. Some of the habits your dentist in Lakeway is about to go over may surprise you; many people don’t realize […]
We’re so happy that you decided to drop by and check out our blog! In the future, this will be our way to share tons of insightful information with you about our practice and about how you can achieve and maintain excellent oral health. For now, though, we thought we would just take a moment […]