Scientists expect the COVID-19 virus to remain a concern for months to come, even as officials discuss easing up on stay-at-home orders and restrictions on businesses. When restrictions are initially lifted, many people will maintain social distancing and other precautions for their own and others’ protection. But your dental health is as important as your …
TRU Dentistry is Here to Help You Through COVID-19 Don’t lose sleep over a dental emergency – even under Governor Greg Abbot’s order that dental practices postpone routine procedures due to COVID-19, TRU Dentistry Austin is here to help. “We really mean that. Even during off-hours. I live an easy walk from the office, so, …
It is well known that stress can wreak havoc on our bodies, but it also stresses out our dental health. Heightened stress—like living through a historic pandemic like the coronavirus (COVID-19)—weakens our immune system and can also disrupt our normal cleaning habits. “We had a patient come in missing a front tooth. She had a …
When to Cancel or Keep Your Dental Appointment When it seems like the whole world (SXSW! Disneyland! NCAA!) is closing down to protect against a pandemic like the coronavirus (COVID-19), everything comes into question. Should you, for example, keep that dental appointment, or should you cancel? If you’re in a lot of dental pain, what …
Maybe it’s because our teeth are the hardest part of our bodies. Maybe it’s just human nature to take our health and strength for granted. Whatever the case, we humans have an unfortunate tendency to do terrible things with our teeth that can cause common dental issues. Understandably, teeth seem like very handy built-in tools. …
One of the best ways to help prevent cavities and tooth decay in children is something you may not even have heard of: sealants. A thin coating applied to the chewing surfaces of the teeth – usually, the back teeth – the dental sealant fills the deep grooves and pits that normal brushing may not …
Pain in the mouth is like no other. It’s no wonder, really, since it’s hard to avoid the very things that can trigger the pain – like chewing, drinking, or even breathing. Your mouth is directly connected to the tendons, ligaments, and muscles of your face, sinuses, head, and neck—so mouth issues can also quickly …
Did you know that when you lose a tooth your adjoining teeth will move to fill the gap? That might sound like a good thing, but it actually throws off your bite. “Teeth always want to have an opposing tooth to touch, so you can chew, because that’s their main job,” explains Austin Dentist. “Teeth …
Implant, Bridge, or Flipper for a Missing Tooth? Read More »
Most of us know to call an ambulance in an emergency, but when it comes to our mouths, well, what is a real emergency and what do we do? “Mouths are tricky because they’re complex and the natural bacteria in our mouths multiplies so quickly that tooth and gum problems can go from minor annoyance …
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Are you among the more than 30% of people who hide their smile in photographs? Damaged, stained, and misaligned teeth can make you feel like you have nothing to smile about, but there’s no reason they have to stay that way. One of the best options for “fixing” a smile—veneers—can make a dramatic difference in …
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