4 Things to Avoid After Teeth Whitening
Whitening your teeth is a simple way to feel more confident about your smile. However, after treatment, it’s important to avoid ingesting these four things so your white smile can be brighter longer. 1. Sugar You should avoid any sweet treats post your teeth-whitening. Sugar can potentially cause tooth irritation and produce staining, so we […]
Meet Kathleen, our Practice Administrator
Wurzbach Parkway Family Dental is a locally owned and operated dentistry with state-of-the-art technology providing customers with shorter wait times, better results and long-lasting solutions. Get to know Kathleen, our practice administrator, who works diligently to provide the best customer service. Kathleen Fonseca Role: Practice Administrator Background: Many years of experience in several industries (Financial, […]
Getting the Right Dentures for the New Decade
Although most believe that dentures are only for older patients, that’s simply not true. Dentures can be extremely beneficial to any smile that has gone through decay or tooth loss, promising to restore basic function and a healthy, happy smile. Here are some helpful things to keep in mind when shopping for dentures: Full Dentures […]
The 5 Mistakes You’re Making While Brushing Your Teeth
Brushing your teeth is a basic step in growing up and living a healthy hygienic lifestyle. Although it seems fairly simple, brushing your teeth correctly is a complex strategy of making sure to clean every part of your gums and teeth. Mistake #1: Using a Retired Toothbrush On average, a toothbrush can only maintain its […]
How Veganism Affects Your Teeth
Whether due to a lifestyle choice or dietary reasons, going vegan is a big commitment as any major changes in diet can affect your health. Those changes from transitioning to veganism even affect your oral health. When considering switching to a vegan diet, there are certain factors to take into consideration. Making The Transition Before […]
Healthy Teeth, Healthy Academics
With summer now over and children back in school, it’s important to ensure that their oral health needs are met. Why? Because a lack of oral health maintenance care can negatively impact kids’ academic success. What Is The Relationship Between Oral Health and Academics? Neglecting oral healthcare can lead to an assortment of preventable issues […]
Top 5 Foods For Healthy Teeth
We’ve been told many times that brushing your teeth and flossing daily are critical for having healthy teeth, but did you know that the foods you eat play a role? Carrots Not only does eating carrots give your mouth a good workout, they also pack a crunch that is full of fiber, and […]
Insecure About Your Smile? Consider a Cosmetic Makeover
Do you feel insecure about your smile, but you’re not sure which procedure might be best for you to fix it? Are there several cosmetic issues you want to tackle at once? A complete smile makeover might just be the smile solution for you. What is a Smile Makeover? A smile makeover can restore and […]
The Healthy Habit That Is Damaging Your Teeth
Here at Wurzbach Parkway Family Dental, we always encourage our patients to ditch the soda and sugary drinks. Not only are they bad for your general health, but they are also bad for your oral health. Bacteria in the mouth consume sugar from the drink, which then begins to produce acid, and the acid eats […]
Why You Should Get Regular Dental Checkups
We understand that regular dental checkups aren’t the most exciting appointments for patients, but they are one of the most important. Skipping haircuts and manicures won’t have serious health implications, but avoiding the dentist can pose some major risks. The American Dental Association recommends at least two visits per year to maintain optimal oral health. […]