For many years, patients were told that tooth-colored fillings were a purely cosmetic option and that they may not be as effective in repairing damaged teeth. Today, we know this is simply not the case. In fact, for many patients, amalgam metal fillings have negatively impacted their oral and overall health and caused further damage …
Has your dentist in Longview recently recommended that you receive a dental crown? If so, you may question whether it is really necessary as it will involve permanently altering your tooth. Despite your hesitation, if your dentist has advised that you get one, it is for good reason. Dental crowns are quite versatile, allowing them …
When you look in the mirror, does your focus instantly turn to alignment issues with your teeth? If they are gapped, overcrowded, or rotated, you can feel insecure about the appearance of your smile. You have likely considered getting braces in the past, but you have yet to make the commitment because you feel that …
Over the years, you’ve gotten used to visiting the dentist in Longview for regular checkups and cleanings. You have all the right oral habits and your dentist confirms you’re doing well. However, there are some things that regular brushing may not fix. If you’ve got chips, cracks, discoloration that just won’t go away, or other …
You’re used to hearing your friends make New Year’s resolutions, but when was the last time you saw them follow through? Whether they set the bar too high or were never interested in the first place, it’s not something you want to mirror. So this year, why not make seeing your Longview dentist and regular …
You’re at your teenage son’s soccer tournament and he’s been doing well that entire game. With only a few minutes left, he manages to pass the ball to a teammate who scores a goal. After the ball hits the net you look back and see him on the ground. Without hesitating you jump up to …
Do you frequently snore and/or feel more exhausted when you wake up than you did when you went to bed? The ramifications of poor sleep can be serious — or even fatal. Earlier in the summer, The Los Angeles Times reported that one of the causes of the death of Carrie Fisher, whom you know as Star …
A formal diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea—the medical condition that temporarily halts breathing during sleep because the upper airway is blocked—requires a sleep study either in the lab or at home. However, there is now research to show that the anatomy of your throat and mouth may be indicative of the condition. Read on to …
It seems like an easy solution for stained teeth: pop into the pharmacy or grocery store after work for one of those one-size-fits-all teeth whitening treatments that promise dazzling smiles in 7 to 14 days. If you’ve done it, you’re certainly not alone. Many Vaca and Kirby in Longview TX patients choose over-the-counter bleaching kits …
When you’re missing one or more teeth or you receive the news that you need to have a tooth extracted, you may feel overwhelmed by the thought of planning for tooth replacement. Adding an additional surgical procedure like dental implant placement into this mix, can take overwhelmed to completely stressed. If you’re thinking about replacing …
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