When you keep your teeth healthy, you can keep your teeth and smile healthy

Your smile is the first thing people notice about you, so don’t you want to make a good first impression? Every person gets only one set of teeth, so it’s important to take care of them. Below are five tips that will help keep your smile healthy for a lifetime that focuses on reducing bad bacteria and plaque that pose the risk for losing your teeth. REPLACE YOUR TOOTHBRUSH: Buy a new toothbrush at least once every three months. […]

Attn. People with Mental Illness: Reduce your Risk for Tooth Loss

Posted in Oral Conditions

Tooth loss has been an area of concern in dentistry for quite sometime. The good news is that there has been funding for studies to support oral health. Recently, he British Journal of Psychiatry recently published a report by researchers at the University of Queensland that demonstrated the increased risk for tooth loss among people with mental illness. The findings suggest that people with mental illness are three times more likely to have poor oral health when compared to people […]

Xylitol! The Secret Is Out

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Dentistry has made many advancements. Xylitol has been making headlines in dentistry today for its powerful action to prevent cavities. Xylitol is a sugar substitute that is a five-carbon sugar alcohol traditionally found in some sugarless gums. It is an agent that has been known to reduce levels of the streptococci mutans (MS) bacteria that causes tooth decay. Now, new research results have come out through a clinical trial involving children between the ages of 6 months and 15 months […]

Your Child’s Ammunition against Tooth Decay

Posted in Oral Conditions

Dental hygiene must begin at home as soon as the first tooth erupts to reduce risks of tooth decay and other long term dental issues. In the beginning, you can wipe your baby’s teeth with a dental cot to remove excess debris and keep your baby’s mouth clean. Secondly, your child should see a dentist within 6 months after the first tooth erupts or by one year old. There are also several other ways that your child’s teeth can be […]

Foods that Combat Tooth Decay and Ones to Stay Away From

Posted in Oral Conditions, Oral Health

Tooth decay has been drastically reduced in recent years. Yet, it’s still important to be mindful that dental plaque is the top culprit that is a leading cause of tooth decay. Dental plaque forms very quickly in your mouth and releases acid that penetrates tooth enamel. When not properly addressed in a timely fashion, dental plaque can form calculus, tartar and tooth decay. This is one reason why it is important to brush your teeth twice a day for two […]

Oral Bacteria and Heart Disease

Posted in Oral Conditions, Oral Health

Oral health is a top priority for many Americans today. Oral bacteria is linked to heart disease and researchers have discovered more about this link recently. In the June issue of Infection and Immunity, a report published by microbiologists at the University of Rochester Medical Center demonstrated the means in which bacteria known as Streptococcus mutans is used to spread to the heart, causing a sometimes deadly infection called endocarditis. It is a protein that has been surmised to be […]

What to Look for in Your Cosmetic Dentistry Experience

Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry is an inviting idea. Composite dental fillings offer tooth colored dental fillings that eliminate the appearance of silver from your mouth. Tooth whitening offers a bright white smile for all times of year. Dental veneers create a well aligned, bright smile for all to see. Dental implants are a worthwhile alternative when compared to dentures and dental bridges. Even the advanced esthetics used in restorative dental procedures has made dentistry appealing to many today. Yet, how do you […]

Cosmetic Dentistry for Worn and Uneven Teeth

Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry can be a refreshing change, particularly when it involves replacing worn uneven teeth with a beautifully well aligned smile. Both women and men seek out cosmetic dentistry for these reasons because of the effects on their social and professional life. Whether you go to the supermarket or a restaurant, you’ll likely see many people that have a beautifully well aligned smile. You may notice the enthusiasm they transfer to you with a zest for a fulfilling, healthy lifestyle. […]

Taking Fear Out of Cosmetic Dentistry Sights, Sounds and Smells

Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Sedation Dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry probably conjures up images of the refined new you ready for any new social or professional activities with a greater vibrancy for life. Whether it is tooth whitening, dental veneers, or dental implants, you’ve probably been intrigued by the outcome that people who have had such procedures. When you are at the shopping mall, you’re likely to see cashiers who have had tooth whitening. When you are at a business meeting or dinner party, you’ve probably seen someone […]

Our Dental Veneer Advantage

Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry

Dental veneers are offered by many cosmetic dentists across the U.S. Yet, there are a select number of cosmetic dentists across the U.S. that fabricate their own veneers for a much smoother transition into your new beautiful well aligned smile. To have a dentist who fabricates their own veneers is a superior way to go. At Austin Dental Spa, we always goes out of our way to not only see all of our patients interested in veneers, but also fabricate […]

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