Do you ever find yourself avoiding conversation or turning away from someone because you’re self-conscious about your breath? Having bad breath can be embarrassing, but luckily you can resolve the issue with the right oral habits and treatment. Check out our guide to...
Dental hygiene is vitally important to overall nutrition and health. Thanks to the improvement and variety of oral health products, it is so easy to maintain good tooth health, yet 92% of adults ages 20-64 have had dental caries, what most people know as “cavities,”...
When your baby gets his or her first tooth, they usually let you know it loud and clear. From drooling and thumb-sucking to crying out in pain, your baby goes through a bit of grief to get those first few chompers. And while baby teeth are an important tool for eating...
In addition to brushing your teeth twice a day, flossing is a critical part of good dental hygiene. Flossing allows you to break up plaque and tiny food debris from hard to reach places between your teeth. But when was floss invented? And why? Prehistoric Era...
Ah, the holidays. Goblets of wine, sweet treats, loads of food, fun, and frivolity. It is truly glorious, but on a dental hygiene level, it can translate into stained teeth, tooth decay, and gum disease. Check out these simple and helpful tips for healthy teeth and...
If you are missing one or more teeth, your dentist can bridge the gap using a dental bridge. This procedure offers many benefits and can give you more confidence by improving the aesthetics of your smile. A tooth bridge can also enhance the comfort of your bite, as...
Dental veneers allow many people to achieve a healthy, beautiful smile. These thin pieces of porcelain or resin cover the front of the tooth to present a clean, bright, classic-shaped tooth. Many people choose veneers to cover stained, chipped, or misshapen teeth....
Do you know what periodontitis is? It’s a gum infection that can cause serious damage to the soft tissue and the bones in your mouth. Having this disease can lead to loose or dying teeth. Periodontitis usually is the result of an extreme buildup of bacteria on the...
It is estimated that 50 percent of American adults aged 30 and over suffer from periodontal disease. Unfortunately, too many people don’t know the signs of periodontal disease. This is a dangerous situation to be in as gum disease is a chronic condition that can...
We all know that eating junk food can have a negative effect on our health, but did you know there are certain foods that can also hurt your teeth? At South Temple Dental, we strive to educate patients so they can have the best possible oral hygiene, and that’s why...
