Children have a tendency to get into accidents. They slip and bruise their knees, their arms, bump their heads, even get hit in the mouth! The sight of blood coming from your son or daughter’s mouth is enough to make you panic. But before you take him or her to the hospital, you should know […]
With the Holiday Season in full swing, you’ve probably been busy with parties and family gatherings. There are likely a few more to attend, such a winter concert for your children or the office party coming up. But have you felt yourself standing at a distance from people at recent festivities, making sure to breathe […]
A cracked tooth emergency can be a scary one. No one likes the unsettling feeling of finding a big piece of tooth missing. Cracked teeth can be sensitive, painful, and injure soft tissues in the mouth. If you find yourself facing this kind of dental emergency in Kingwood, what are your options? First of all, […]
One of the most popular reasons people have dental emergencies is because their crown has popped off. It’s disappointing if your cap falls comes loose, especially since you want your dental work to last for a long time. What could have caused it to fall out? 1. The crown was broken. Sometimes, it’s just an […]
At Dentistry of Kingwood, we’ve got a special place in our hearts for our smallest patients. That’s why we want to share with you, the parent, all we know about keeping your child’s smile healthy. Cut out sweet drinks. Most cases of childhood tooth decay is linked to a habit of sipping on anything other […]
DIY projects range from wedding cakes to clothing alterations to homemade hygiene products. If you’re after a whiter smile, however, you may want to think twice about going all-natural and taking a home-grown approach. 1. You may not get the results you want. Most at-home teeth whitening tricks focus on lifting or scrubbing away surface […]
Did you know there is a procedure that uses a human tooth to restore sight? It’s not a very common surgery, but it has proven effective and life-changing in some unique cases. Medically known as modified osteo-odonto-keratoprothesis (MOOKP, for short), this procedure works in situations where someone’s body isn’t capable of retaining an artificial cornea. […]
Nothing ruins a meal like sensitive teeth do. It’s just not the same when you have to take your coffee lukewarm or dice an apple into tiny pieces so you don’t have to bite into it. Some people just happen to have more sensitive teeth than others. But that doesn’t mean you have to write […]
What dental procedure could possibly save you money? While some dental emergencies can’t be avoided (such as a slip in the bathtub or an automobile accident,) a large number of them can and should be completely prevented. It’s true: our Kingwood dentist often gets emergency calls related to tooth problems that we already knew existed, […]
You’ve heard it all about how smoking affects your lung and heart health. Those problems seem a long way off. Keep in mind, though, that smoking can have a more immediate effect in a very visible way. An unpleasant smile can severely jeopardize first impressions. It can make your smile seem: Lacking in hygiene Older […]