Are you one of the many Gladewater singles looking for a significant other? Perhaps you recently broke off a dysfunctional partnership and are determined to make a better choice this time around. I’m not talking about a relationship with a girlfriend, boyfriend, or spouse – I’m talking about something equally important – your relationship with …
Hi, I’m Dr. Chris Kirby of Vaca & Kirby Dental. Today’s post focuses on an article that appeared recently on ScienceDaily.com. The article describes a study of Brazilian ICU patients that compared infection rates of those who received enhanced oral care instead of routine oral care. The patients who received the more intense dental care …
Believe it or not, plaque can rear its ugly head in any Longview mouth – even yours – no matter how meticulous you try to be. If you have deep grooves, watch out. If you have a receding gum line, watch out. If you are a candy-loving Longview resident with the proverbial sweet tooth, watch …
When people in the Gladewater area think of diet and oral health, they often think about the damage sweet drinks can cause to teeth. While it’s true that these dangerous sugars cause increased acidity in the mouth and lead to tooth decay, soda, and sugary-fruit drinks are only part of the problem. The typical American …
This message from Vaca and Kirby in Longview TX focuses on a very serious issue: oral cancer. Oral cancer claims tens of thousands of lives each year, which is why we offer oral cancer screenings at each checkup. Early detection can make all the difference! At home, you can pay attention for any of the …
Maintaining healthy teeth is an important concern to us at Vaca and Kirby in Longview TX. We want all of our patients to enjoy healthy teeth and gums. Keeping your teeth healthy requires thorough brushing and flossing, every single day. Regular cleanings and checkups are also necessary for preventing cavities and maintaining good dental health. …
At Vaca & Kirby Dental in Longview TX, we provide advanced cosmetic dentistry. That means we repair all types of smile flaws. Overlapping teeth are fairly common. And while many individuals don’t mind a slight overlap, others feel self-conscious and would like it fixed. What causes teeth to overlap? Genetics or thumb-sucking as a toddler …
Bad breath is no fun at all, but there are things you can do to combat it. If bad breath is an issue for you or a loved one, talk to us about it at Vaca and Kirby in Longview TX. Common, garden-variety bad breath is caused by the things we eat and drink. Food …
The goal of preventative dentistry is to keep your teeth and gums in good condition, so that you avoid tooth decay, gum disease, and other problems. As we say at Vaca and Kirby in Longview TX, it’s better to prevent a cavity than fill one. Of course, you have to do your part. Good dental …
At Vaca and Kirby in Longview TX, we don’t like providing the reality check; especially around the holidays. Everyone wants to think positively and enjoy their time, and that’s well and good. But we would be an ineffective dental team if we didn’t remind you to take extra care of your teeth this holiday season. …
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