Preventative Dentistry

We’ve all experienced that sudden, sharp pain in a tooth after sipping a cold drink or biting into something hard. While the discomfort usually fades quickly for most, for others, it can be [...]

As we start the New Year, now is a great time to make sure your dental hygiene basics are on point! Start this year off building up or improving upon the basics good dental habits. Here are 4 [...]

Did you know that brushing your teeth has proper steps? When you think about your morning routine and brushing comes into play, what steps do you take to give yourself a fresh feel in the [...]

We’re all aware of the importance of general hygiene during COVID-19 to protect ourselves and avoid spreading germs to others. However, a recent study completed by Dr. Shervin Molayem and Dr. [...]

     With COVID-19 continuing to greatly affect the US, health is at the forefront of the conversation. However, it’s important to remember that other health ailments don’t disappear because [...]

We’ve always been told that anytime you eat food residue builds up as plaque and, as a result, we have to brush our teeth and floss to prevent the plaque from becoming tartar which can lead to [...]

A study conducted in Finland by Tampere University researchers suggests that good oral hygiene could prevent a stroke after finding traces of oral bacteria in the blood clots that caused [...]

New research suggests that Porphyromonas gingivalis, the key bacteria in chronic gum disease, could be the cause of Alzheimer’s disease. If you have red, swollen, receding gums and bad breath, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]