DRINKING ENERGY AND SPORTS DRINKS on a regular basis is becoming increasingly popular, especially among young people. But did you know that these drinks can be extremely damaging to your teeth? Sports and Energy Drinks Are Highly Acidic It’s important to remember the purposes of each of these drinks so as not to consume them… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Tooth Decay/Cavities
Dental Fillings: For the Holes in Your Teeth
A cavity is a hole in your tooth caused by decay, and if left untreated, the infection can completely consume the tooth until it falls out or requires an extraction. Before it becomes so severe, however, Dr. Van Wicklen can usually treat mild to moderate cavities with restorative dental fillings. A dental filling describes cleaning… Read more »
What is a Cavity, Exactly?
You may hear a lot of talk about cavities, especially when you visit your dentist. As the most common chronic disease among children and adults alike, cavities are familiar even to many patients who’ve never had one. If you’ve already suffered a cavity in one of your permanent teeth, you can protect your other teeth… Read more »
Discrete Dental Fillings from Your Austin Dentist
The Popularity of White Dental Fillings The dental filling is one of the most common dental restorations today, and has been for over a century and a half. Today, dental fillings are crafted to do more than just restore a compromised tooth; they’re often designed to blend in perfectly with a tooth’s natural color to… Read more »
Austin Dentist Restores Teeth with Dental Crowns
The tooth enamel coating our teeth is the hardest substance in the human body. Unfortunately, despite the strength of our outer enamel, teeth can still become cracked, chipped, or riddled with decay. When this occurs, your Austin dentist, Dr. Van Wicklen, may recommend a dental crown to restore your tooth and prevent infection. In today’s… Read more »
Dental Crowns in Just One Visit with Your Austin Dentist
Dental crowns are a common and time-honored treatment for repairing and protecting teeth that have been structurally compromised. As a replica of your tooth’s upper portion (also called a crown), a dental crown is placed over the tooth and acts as a shield, or in some cases, a cosmetic improvement to a severely unsightly tooth…. Read more »
The Need for Dental Fillings, with Your Austin Family Dentist
Dental fillings are among the most common dental treatments today. Considering that 90% of adults in America have experienced tooth decay in at least one permanent tooth, the dental filling’s popularity isn’t exactly an anomaly. At your Austin dentist’s office, Dr. Van Wicklen offers advanced dental fillings made of white composite resin to restore your… Read more »
Austin Dentist Discusses S. Mutans—The Reason Candy Causes Cavities
Aside from the joy that comes with summer being just on the horizon, children (and inner-children) may also jump in excitement to learn that June is National Candy Month! Before you dig into countless treats with exuberant abandon, however, your Austin dentist, Dr. Van Wicklen, reiterates a warning that most of us should be familiar… Read more »
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I had an awesome visit to my dentist today! Very cleaned and well organized clinic. Everybody was so nice and knows each their job from the information (receptionists), the dental … More hygienist to the dentist Dr. Van Wicklen. They are very knowledgeable and really know what they are doing and explained everything to me well. Super nice people and an awesome clinic ❤️
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I’ve been going to Dr. Van Wicklen for a few years now, it’s always a great experience above and beyond, the dental hygienist (I’m bad with names) always cleans very thoroughly … More and is so friendly.They are very reasonably priced and I feel cared for when I go there.
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Efficiently run and everyone’s so friendly. Dr V is great. He looks out ahead to develop a plan to avoid surprises. Was awesome to work me in given emergencies.
