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 […]
What dental procedure could possibly save you money? It comes down to that simple adage about prevention. It’s the same in dentistry as with almost any other aspect of your health. Preventative treatment can help you avoid the need for expensive restorative ones. Plus, it’s a fraction of the cost. Here’s how preventative dental treatments […]
Chronic bad breath is a serious concern. Fear that others will notice the offensive odor can hold you back from expressing yourself confidently. From garlic to coffee to tuna fish, there are many foods we can blame bad breath on. But is food always the culprit? Your local dentist can help you figure that out. […]
Just about everyone would like a brighter smile. If a whiter smile is on your list of resolutions for this year, you’ll be glad to know you’ve got a lot of options to choose from. Whitening Rinse Over-the-counter whitening rinses usually have a certain amount of hydrogen peroxide in them which can lift some stains […]
It starts slowly, but before you know it, the process has left you with teeth that look longer and yellower than you remember them. What’s happening? Gums can recede for a number of reasons. Identifying which reasons are contributing to your case can help you take action to slow down the recession. Causes of Receding […]
When you’re have a bad day in the fresh breath department, what can you do about it? Kingwood Dentistry’s all-star team of dental experts are on your case. Bad breath (halitosis) tends to have causes that are rooted deep in other body systems. In fact, a foul smell on your breath could indicate some serious […]