When you look at your wedding photos later this year, you want to see white, beautiful smiles. You want to hear from the photographer that you and your partners teeth were so bright that they didn’t have to photoshop anything about them; they’re just that white. How do you achieve a smile like this in time for wedding season in Texas? Dr. Newton at Celina Family Dentistry has various options for you, including in-office and at-home teeth whitening treatments. (more…)
Quiz: How Do I Stop Snoring?
Does your significant other often complain about your loud snoring? How do you stop snoring? In many cases, a person who frequently snores may be experiencing the symptoms of a serious sleep disorder. Known as obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, patients may have difficulty sleeping and exhibit a number of uncomfortable symptoms. If we diagnose this disorder, non-surgical and comfortable treatment options are available.
6 Ways You Can Brighten Your Smile in 2015
How have you enjoyed 2015 so far? We’re almost a month in and people across the country are hard at work to meet their New Year’s resolutions. We feel it’s never too late to add another resolution: A brighter smile. With the right preventive action, you can help reduce your risk of developing embarrassing discoloration on your teeth. Let’s look at 6 ways you can brighten your smile.
FAQs: What is Sedation Dentistry?
Studies show that between 8% and 15% of the population suffers from dental anxiety. Do you feel uneasy about visiting the dentist, even for something as simple as a checkup or dental cleaning? Then you may benefit from dental sedation, which can help you undergo the treatment necessary to improve the beauty of your smile. What is sedation dentistry?
Quiz: Do My Kids Need Children’s Dentistry?
You may be asking yourself: Do my kids need children’s dentistry? After all, if baby teeth are going to fall out anyway, why should they see the dentist? In reality, regular dental care is vital for protecting oral health and instilling good dental habits. Children require the same routine care as adults.
What Is TMJ Disorder?
Most dental health issues, like tooth decay and gum disease, occur in stages, and treatment depends on the stage that your condition is in. Likewise, TMJ disorder can develop to varying degrees, but it can also describe more than one specific condition. Any issue that involves damage, inflammation, dislocation, or misalignment in your jaw’s joints and/or the muscles around them might be classified as a TMJ disorder (which refers to the acronym for your jaw’s joints, TMJs). Knowing what TMJ disorder is can help you recognize the signs that something is wrong, and seek appropriate treatment before it progresses and becomes more difficult to treat. (more…)
Why It’s Important to Prevent Gum Disease
Gum disease is one of the greatest dental health threats to the majority of adults in the United States; the leading cause of permanent tooth loss; and a significant risk factor in systemic diseases involving unchecked inflammation. Since the damage it causes is typically irreversible, preventing gum disease is the best way to protect your oral and overall health. Fortunately, the most effective ways to prevent gum disease often involve little more than practicing good hygiene and identifying symptoms that could indicate trouble. (more…)
The Fight Against Plague
Why do parents constantly tell their kids to brush their teeth before they go to bed? Is it because they were told as children to do the same thing? Or could it be that they want to fight dental plaque along with trips to the dentist as much as possible? It is considered common knowledge that brushing twice a day, and flossing, is part of the daily exercise to keep one’s teeth and gums in the best shape possible. What might not be so common are tips that can give you the edge when exercising home preventive dentistry. (more…)
Do You Have Bruxism?
Wondering why your teeth feel so sensitive? Tired of dealing with tender jaws? You may suffer from teeth grinding, also known as bruxism. This disorder may result in a variety of uncomfortable side effects, including stress on your jaw joints. The good news? By seeking out bruxism treatment with your dentist, you can improve your daily comfort. Learn more about this disorder to discover whether treatment may give you the relief you seek.
Quiz: What Causes Sleep Apnea?
Do you have trouble sleeping? Do you often wake up feeling exhausted? If so, you may be experiencing the common symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA. Treating this disorder is vital to ensuring you remain rested and productive. At Celina Family Dentistry, we offer treatment options for patients with OSA.
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