As you read this article, you'll learn about the connection between diabetes and oral health: Diabetic people are at greater risk of developing gingivitis Diabetes makes patients vulnerable to oral infections Oral infections can lead to infections of other systems, which are especially problematic for people with diabetes Diabetes comes with many complications, one of [...]
11 Things You Should Know About Dental Insurance Are you considering purchasing dental insurance in Houston, Texas? It's relatively common for people to utilize this type of coverage to help with dental expenses. However, it's important to understand exactly how dental insurance works and what may and may not be covered with your plan. If [...]
April is Oral Health Month, and it only makes sense that we spend an entire week honoring the contributions of dental hygienists, who play such an essential role in the field of dentistry. The second week of April is National Dental Hygienist Week, and in celebration of the special week, we’re sharing more about [...]
Airway Management with Vivos Treatment in Houston, TX Proper facial growth and a good airway go hand in hand. It is generally accepted that facial growth is completed in females at approximately 17-18 years of age and in males at approximately 21-22 years of age. This growth process is genetically programmed in our DNA. When [...]
Updated Nov 21, 2021 Once you’ve decided to whiten your teeth, keeping your teeth white and bright is another battle. To keep your white smile, you need to avoid items and habits that stain your teeth while maintaining excellent dental health. By following a few tips to keep your teeth white after whitening treatments, you [...]
Protecting your permanent teeth involves a multifaceted approach. Most people know that excellent oral hygiene is a key factor to keeping a healthy smile, but some dental concerns are out of your control. If you or your child have ever played sports, you are probably aware of using a sports mouthguard to protect your teeth [...]
Foods That Help Your Teeth Stay Healthy Dentists in Houston, TX, have always encouraged patients to take care of dental health by paying close attention to oral hygiene practices such as brushing and flossing. Although excellent oral hygiene can prevent many oral health conditions, the foods you eat also impact the health of your teeth. [...]
Can I Get Braces Even Though I'm An Adult? Although straightening teeth is easier when teeth are already going through many changes, many Houston, TX adults are unhappy with the teeth’ position and consider pursuing orthodontic work. For some, the problems are primarily cosmetic, which can affect self-esteem in many areas of life. For others, [...]
Health Diseases Detected by Dental Exams Regular visits to the dentist are necessary to maintain excellent oral hygiene. Although most of the work is done at home with twice-daily brushing and daily flossing, your dentist can head off problems that are not easy to discover at home. Even if you are not experiencing any obvious [...]
Vivos Therapeutics and Sleep Apnea By Dr. Dale Brant After we are born, when do we start to develop our airways? The simple answer is, from day one. In most instances, the mother begins to breastfeed their child soon after they are born. Breastfeeding is the most critical step in the development of a good [...]
