How much concern should you feel if you start to notice symptoms of gum disease? If you identify a periodontal problem in time, and make sure it is promptly addressed, you can avoid the difficult issues an infection can eventually cause. While you can certainly have gum disease treated before you have any serious concerns for your oral health, you should take any signs of trouble seriously. Your Bellaire, TX dentist is ready to provide the appropriate periodontal care to return your gums to good health. If you wait too long for treatment, the matter can become difficult to treat, and you can face a heightened risk for tooth loss. (more…)
Take Part In The Bellaire Trolley Run April 13th!
On Saturday, April 13, residents in and around the Bellaire community are welcomed to take part in the 24th annual Bellaire Trolley Run! During this special event, participants will have the option of joining a one mile family fun run, or taking part in the 5K event. There will also be separate runs for the 5K wheelchair division, and the 5K stroller division. Running on a regular basis helps you maintain good health in important ways. Regularly scheduled trips to your dentist can certainly be good for your health, too! Make an appointment with your Bellaire, TX dentist to make sure you take advantage of the quality preventive dental care available to you. (more…)
How Poor Dental Alignment Can Hurt Your Oral Health
When you think about the different issues that make a person vulnerable to oral health problems, you may focus on behaviors. For instance, you can predict that inconsistent brushing and flossing might lead to someone experiencing a cavity, or that a lack of regular dental visits makes it more likely an oral health problem will worsen for someone. What you might not realize is that sometimes naturally occurring dental issues, like poor dental alignment, can make a person more prone to oral health issues like tooth decay, gum disease, and TMJ dysfunction. Your Bellaire, TX dentist can work with you to correct problems with crooked teeth. (more…)
Has TMJ Dysfunction Started Affecting Your Quality Of Life?
Your typical day can feel longer, and less pleasant, when it involves frequent feelings of discomfort. If you are currently affected by TMJ dysfunction, you can find yourself experiencing frequent headaches, as well as aches and pains concentrated in your face, jaw, and neck. Because many people often suffer problems with bruxism when they have untreated TMJ issues, you also need to be aware of a risk for dental damage. Your Bellaire, TX dentist can identify symptoms of TMJ dysfunction, determine if this issue is affecting you, and arrange treatment. Putting a stop to this problem can improve your quality of life, and protect you against the effects of teeth grinding. (more…)
Relatively Minor Flaws Can Create Major Smile Disruptions
Not every problem with your smile will be serious enough to make restorative dental work necessary, but any problem that affects the quality of your smile can create some understandable concern. For example, your teeth may be totally free of cavities, but you can find them unattractive due to accumulated teeth stains. You can also be worried about dental damage that is superficial, but still distracting. Your Bellaire, TX dentist can talk to you about addressing these issues with cosmetic dental work. The right procedure can give you renewed smile confidence, and put your mind at ease about those frustrating flaws. (more…)
What Should I Do If I Need Emergency Smile Care?
Because your semiannual dental checkups can be planned well in advance, you may be unsure of how easy it is to arrange a meeting with your Bellaire, TX dentist with little notice. If you find yourself in need of urgent attention because of a toothache, or because you experience an injury that affects your smile, you can count on receiving emergency dental treatment. Your immediate concerns can be addressed, and your dentist can work with you to provide the right restorative dental care to ensure your smile is not affected negatively. Modern dental work can also offer great improvements if you need to address superficial dental trauma. (more…)
Is Daily Stress Having An Effect On Your Dental Health?
Periods of stress can have a negative effect on your mood, and prolonged episodes can start to have an impact on your well-being. One thing you should be mindful of is the way your stress levels might affect your oral health. It can feel tempting to rush or skip brushing and flossing your teeth. You can also increase your risk for problems with teeth grinding and TMJ dysfunction. Remember that effective preventive dental care requires you to be consistent with your positive habits. You can count on your Bellaire, TX dentist to help you maintain your smile during regular dental exams. (more…)
Enjoy Great Activities During FUNomenal Spring Break
Spring Break is a great time for family activities. From March 11 through March 15, you can bring your family out to enjoy great fun at the FUNomenal Spring Break event! Discovery Green will host a daily series of activities for kids to enjoy. The events can provide educational fun, as well as some invigorating activity. You can take part for FREE, and help your children have a wonderful Spring Break experience. Because your kids are away from school, Spring Break can also be a good time to schedule pediatric dental checkups. Your Bellaire, TX dentist’s office is ready to meet with patients of all ages in need of dental care. (more…)
Make Sure Everyone In Your Family Receives Great Dental Care
How much attention are you currently paying to oral health matters? For parents, the question can express an interest in more than just what they are doing for their own teeth. After all, once your child’s teeth begin arriving, you need to be aware that oral health threats can affect them. Even if a young child’s first set of teeth are temporary, there are real problems that can affect them. Your Bellaire, TX dentist’s office is ready to work with you during routine dental exams, and we are ready to greet kids in need of pediatric dental care. (more…)
Have You Been Avoiding Necessary Orthodontic Work?
Why would someone put off treatment for something that can help improve their oral health, and their smile? When you consider what orthodontic work can do for you, it can seem strange to imagine someone avoiding it. With that said, people sometimes hesitate because they worry about what their experience will be like with braces. Your Bellaire, TX dentist can offer quality orthodontic work, which can lead to great improvements to both your smile and your oral health. You can enjoy more confidence in your appearance, and fix issues with your bite alignment. If your worries over traditional orthodontic appliances have kept you away, you can discuss alternative options. (more…)