10 Fun Tongue Facts
We talk a lot about your teeth and gums, but many times we gloss over your tongue. But the tongue needs special care since it can easily get built up with unhealthy bacteria which causes bad breath. An ideal method to take care of your tongue is with a tongue scraper. They are helpful in […]
Where the Wild Black Teeth Are
When touring the San Antonio Zoo or SeaWorld San Antonio, maybe you visited some of these wild animals below and saw their dark, huge, or hidden teeth. Each species has different teeth and oral issues that zoo dentists must keep track of, which makes our dentists appreciate that they don’t have to work with wild […]
Electric Toothbrushes: FDA Releases Product Warning
If you or your family has been using the battery-operated toothbrush Arm & Hammer Spinbrush, watch out. Spinbrush parts can pop off and get stuck in your throat, land in your eyes, cut your mouth and gums, and chip your teeth. The FDA has released a product warning for: Spinbrush ProClean SpinBrush ProClean Recharge SpinBrush […]
Flavored Toothpaste You Want to Eat
If you are tired of minty flavored toothpaste after brushing with it for years, there are new toothpaste flavors that give a fun taste and pizzazz to teeth brushing: Bacon Flavored Toothpaste Many bacon lovers after eating bacon don’t want the taste to leave their mouths. Now they can taste bacon even after brushing their […]
Preventive Dental Care Can Save Thousands of Dollars
You may not want to spend the money on a dental check-up, but in the end it could save you thousands of dollars in avoiding an emergency room visit. If you skip a regular dental cleaning, it could cost you ten times as much in the long run, according to a PEW Center report. The […]
Dental Ramifications of Thumb Sucking
It’s natural for children to suck on their thumbs or fingers. It creates a sense of comfort and security, and may even help the child fall asleep. Have you ever wondered if thumb sucking was bad for a child’s dental development though? Thumb sucking has many purposes for children, but at what point should parents […]
What Are Medicated Fillings?
Cavities are no fun. They are painful, and require drilling or in some cases root canal therapy. Individuals can do their part to prevent cavities from forming by brushing and flossing regularly, but sometimes that isn’t enough. Once a cavity forms, there isn’t any chance that it will go away. It doesn’t have to grow, […]
Is Your Bite Right? Correcting A Misaligned Bite
Crooked or misaligned teeth are common occurrences. Today, there are surgical and corrective procedures that can be performed in almost every case. If you are concerned that you or your child has an incorrect bite, you should seek a dentist’s opinion. Ignoring the issue can result in pain, discomfort, and/or disfigurement. If you think you […]
What Causes Toothaches?
We’ve all either experienced a toothache ourselves or know someone who has. It isn’t a fun ordeal, and it seems to last forever. The dull annoying pain, slowly builds to a paralyzing, pulsating, lightning shock that just never seems to get any better. So, we go to the dentist or to the emergency room so […]
White Strips vs. Professional Whitening
Bright, white teeth are desirable to many. Unfortunately, through heredity or years of stains, some teeth are not as bright as they could be. For those seeking whiter teeth, there are certainly plenty of options to consider. For the sake of this discussion however, let’s focus on the difference between white strips and professional dental […]