Flossing Your Smile: Is It Really Something I Have To Do?


You might have lots of grand notions about being such a good brusher and so dedicated to your checkups and cleanings that you figure you probably don’t need to floss. We understand this idea because we hear about it a lot! It’s tempting, of course, particularly when you feel like your smile seems quite healthy and looks good. Here’s the thing, though: You really do need to floss as part of your daily dental hygiene or it will eventually catch up with you in the form of consequences to your oral health. Take our Cleveland, TX team’s explanations to heart!

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Strong Teeth: 3 Things That Make A Difference


There are lots of things that help you maintain your oral health and very strong teeth. You might quickly be able to come up with some of them on your own (such as using fluoridated toothpaste). However, you may not recognize that there are also some other details you’re overlooking, which contribute greatly! Spend a moment with our Cleveland, TX team as we review a few factors that can make (or literally break!) your teeth, so you can do your best to strengthen that lovely smile of yours!

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3 Reasons People Need Prosthetic Dental Care


You might have some ideas about prosthetic dentistry. You might think it’s something that you might only need once you’re much older. However, age has nothing to do with tooth loss! Remember, when you care for your teeth, you can keep them forever and ever! You may even think that replacing missing teeth is only something that might occur if you just don’t brush for a long time. Let’s help set the record straight regarding the fact that there are reasons just about anyone might need to replace one or more teeth. So, should you find yourself visiting our Cleveland, TX practice to address a space in your smile, you’ll recognize that you’re in very good company.

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What’s That Crack In My Tooth?


Do you see a crack in your tooth? Or, have you bitten into something and you are experiencing a serious, very obvious break? When you know that the word you would apply to what’s going on with your oral health is “crack” as it applies to your tooth but you didn’t know there were different types of fractures, you can find that you aren’t having the easiest time figuring out what’s wrong, what to do, or how we will help you. As we will usually suggest to you, it is absolutely time to come in for a dental care visit with our Cleveland, TX team! So, give us a call ASAP. For now, a bit of insightful information will help.

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Does It Seem Like Something Is Coating Your Smile?


Do you feel like something not-so-lovely is covering your teeth? What does it feel like? Does it feel fuzzy, grimy, sticky, or any other adjective that you don’t necessarily want associated with your teeth? We know that this can be quite alarming if you’re used to your teeth feeling smooth. However, this is not an out-the-ordinary thing for us to hear. You have a couple options. You can consider some common causes according to our Cleveland, TX team and see if making a change or two improves matters. Then, of course, you may set up a dental visit with us, so we can help you along with getting your comfy, clean-feeling smile back.

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Do You Feel Stuck With A Discolored Smile?


If you feel stuck with your discolored smile because a store bought whitening treatment failed to provide meaningful results, set a time to discuss cosmetic dental care with your Cleveland, TX dentist. Many people who purchase over the counter whitening agents hope for big changes, but only see limited effects, as these products can be less effective for stains below the surface of your enamel. A professional whitening treatment can help by targeting stains that are harder to reach, which can mean more striking improvements to showcase! Your dentist can offer you a professional kit to take home, or you can look forward to treatment with the Sinsational Smile system, which can produce real changes in a single appointment. (more…)


Helping Your TMJ Disorder: Things That Aren’t A Good Idea


There are some things that can really help your TMJs if you’re suffering from TMJ disorder. As you may have guessed, of course, there are also some things that can really cause additional problems for your TMJs if you’re not careful. Unfortunately, you may not necessarily find that you know up from down or left from right when we’re talking about the “good” versus the “bad” in this case. You may want, as a result, to think about some of the things that our Cleveland, TX team considers “not such as great idea” as you navigate this new territory for protecting your oral health.

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Bonding: I’m Worried About What It Will Feel Like


One of the questions we receive so very frequently in regard to just about every one of our dental treatments at our Cleveland, TX practice: What is it going to feel like? Generally speaking, we know that part of what you really want to know is whether whatever procedure you are about to receive is going to be comfortable or not. Then, of course, you may really want a bit more detail about the types of sensations you can expect. As with any other area of dental care, you can rest easy that when you’ve selected dental bonding for your smile, there’s not a thing in the world to feel concerned about (this includes the way it’s going to feel). Now, for some more specific details about the process and what to expect once you’re back out in the world with your newly improved smile.

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