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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Local dentistry office, TRU Dentistry Austin on South Lamar, shows their support for Austin ISD. It is estimated that the School Bus Advertising program for Austin ISD can generate up to $388,000 annually for AISD schools. With school district budget…
The holidays? And your dentist? Absolutely! Dental insurance benefits reset every year—they don’t roll over—so the last couple months of the year are a great time to see the dentist. (Check to make sure your benefits run on a calendar…
