Every person’s mouth provides a cozy home for over 600 types of bacteria. If you are dedicated to oral hygiene and have healthy gums, these microbes usually don’t impact your health. However, if you have gum disease, bacteria can enter your bloodstream through your gums and cause dilemmas. Not to worry, Vaca and Kirby Dental/SLEEPwell …
Facial injuries occur all too often in the Gladewater area. Hallsville Little Leaguers get hit by inside pitches, Kilgore construction workers suffer falls and other accidents at the worksite, and Texas motorists sustain injuries in harmful collisions every single day. Vaca and Kirby Dental know how accidents at home can also result in serious injury …
For optimal dental health, all Longview, residents should be visiting their dentist twice a year for regular cleanings and exams. This is a good time to make sure that you are brushing and flossing properly. It is also vital that you discuss issues related to dental health, including sleep apnea. Make sure to tell your …
Hello! I’m Chris Kirby, DDS, of Vaca & Kirby Dental in Longview. I have been practicing quality general and cosmetic dentistry since 1999. Today’s post focuses on malocclusion or bad bite. Malocclusion is the dental term for a problem in the way your top and bottom teeth come together. The ideal bite is when the …
I’m Chris Kirby of Vaca & Kirby Dental. My office is located at 3121 H G Mosley Pkwy in Longview. One of the best things about being a dentist is interacting with my patients. During initial dental consultations, I listen carefully to my patient’s short and long-term dental goals. I enjoy discussing options and developing …
Accidents can happen unexpectedly, and one area of the body that is particularly vulnerable to injury is the mouth, including the teeth. Tooth injuries can range from minor chips and cracks to more severe cases such as fractures or avulsions (complete tooth displacement). Understanding the causes, types, and immediate actions for tooth injuries is crucial …
General dentists in the Longview area are trained in a wide variety of dental procedures. However, sometimes, your Longview general dentist will refer you to a local Gladewater specialist, or include a specialist as part of your treatment team. Following are some of the most common dental specialties found in the Gladewater area: Endodontists Endodontists …
Healthy smiles don’t happen by accident. They are a result of preventative dentistry. Are you interested in preventative dentistry? Perhaps you have a healthy smile and want to prevent cavities. Many Longview people have a mouth full of fillings and don’t want to add another one to their collection. Perhaps you want to avoid gingivitis …
The Hallsville people who are most happy with their smiles have healthy, straight teeth that sparkle when they laugh. If nature didn’t bless you with attractive teeth, you are not alone. Most perfect smiles you come across in Kilgore were not always that way. They are the result of cosmetic dentistry performed by an experienced …
1. Which of the items below are risk factors for gum disease (periodontitis)? a. Pregnancy b. Overbite c. Diabetes d. Genetics 2. Which of the things listed below are possible signs of gum disease? a. Teeth that appear to be longer b. A change in the way dentures fit c. Loose teeth d. Swollen gums …
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