One of the biggest excuses people have for avoiding necessary oral care is that they have a fear of the dentist. The result over time? Oral catastrophe. Here’s the thing – the longer you wait to get the dental care you need, the worse your oral health will get. Ultimately, you’ll reach a point where […]
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Posted on: Aug 11 2011
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By: staff
According to the American Dental Association, in the last 20 years, the consumption of soft drinks has increased 300 percent. Serving sizes have ballooned from 185 grams in the 1950s to 500 grams in the 1990s. Now that’s a lot of sugar – and a huge detriment to oral health. The average can of soda […]
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Posted on: Jul 27 2011
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By: staff
Feel like your smile is taking over your face – in a bad way? Maybe you’re ashamed of your stained, unhealthy, crooked, or missing teeth. Perhaps you’re embarrassed by ill-fitting dentures. Or you could be someone who’s just never been happy with their teeth. Whatever your concern, you’re ready to get noticed for a gorgeous […]
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Posted on: Jul 20 2011
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By: staff
Want strong teeth and a smile with longevity? According to a study published in The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants, dental implants have an extremely high success rate – about 95 percent. With proper care of your teeth and gums, your implants and new teeth can last for a very long time. Dental […]
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Posted on: Jul 13 2011
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By: staff
We all know someone who has broken a very expensive crown within just months of its placement. Invariably, the patient feels like there was something wrong with the dental work and the dentist thinks the patient was using their teeth to crack walnuts. Often, a nasty conflict arises over who is to blame. To address […]
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Posted on: Jun 29 2011
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By: staff
No matter your age, you can benefit from a Smile Makeover. Whether you’re older and need an improvement over your unreliable dentures, or whether you’re young and want to start fresh by putting your best smile first, at Smile Texas we can find solutions for your dental needs. People often go through life simply putting […]
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Posted on: Jun 24 2011
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By: staff
Many people assume that the staining their teeth have endured over the years from coffee, wine, antibiotics, smoking, or other issues will be easily fixed by white strips or a professional whitening. But correcting tooth damage requires methods that have more longevity. If you’ve ever tried over-the-counter whitening methods, you’re aware that they don’t really […]
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Posted on: Jun 15 2011
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By: staff
At Smile Texas, a Smile Makeover may mean much more than just achieving a beautiful smile. In some cases, rebuilding the teeth to their proper dimensions can have life-altering effects. Through the practice of neuromuscular dentistry, Dr. Arturo Garcia is able to correct alignment issues, bite problems, TMJ, and teeth grinding – all issues that […]
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Posted on: Jun 2 2011
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By: staff
No matter who they are, no matter where they live, there is one thing every bridal couple has in common on their wedding day – smiling, and lots of it. Whether you’re camera shy or a social butterfly, the truth is this: You want to look your best in person and even better in those […]
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Posted on: May 26 2011
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By: staff
People living with missing or loose teeth (often the result of ongoing gum disease) suffer greatly on a daily basis. Not only is there the embarrassment of bad breath and unsightly teeth, but eating anything that isn’t extremely soft (like wet cereal) can be very painful. Fresh vegetables, fruit or a juicy steak are usually […]
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Posted on: May 13 2011
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By: staff