It seems that everywhere you turn, there is a new diet plan soaring in popularity. Skip carbs, don’t skip carbs, eat fat free, eat high fat – how do you know which diet plan to believe? Weight loss plans are all over the map in terms of effectiveness, and what works for your sister or… Read more »
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Restore Your Tooth Fast with a One Visit Dental Crown
Using traditional methods, a tooth restoration involving a dental crown is at least a two-visit process. Wouldn’t it be nice, then, if you could take care of the entire restoration in a single dental visit? As it turns out, you can if you choose to receive a one visit dental crown from your Austin TX… Read more »
Your Guide to Dental Crowns
A closer look at the materials used to make dental crowns reveals that each type of dental crown has a different objective. Some materials are used in order to create strength. Others are meant more for cosmetic results. Still others seek to combine strength and appearance. With several possible options for dental crowns, it is… Read more »
What Causes a Broken Tooth?
It may seem strange that teeth, coated in the body’s hardest material (enamel), can actually break. However, when teeth break, it is not usually an instantaneous process. Oftentimes, teeth break after they have been weakened over prolonged periods of time. Thus according to your Austin TX dentist, Dr. Steven Van Wicklen, two of the most… Read more »
Have You Lost a Tooth? Your Austin TX Dentist Can Help.
Losing a tooth can be very alarming. After all, once you are past your primary teeth, there are no replacements left for adult teeth. However, if you have lost a tooth, don’t fret. Your Austin TX dentist, Dr. Steven Van Wicklen, can replace it with a lifelike prosthetic that can blend in with your natural… 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 »
How Long Does a Dental Crown Last? Austin Dentist Answers
Dental restorations, including crowns, are not meant to last a lifetime.While many patients have reported having their crowns for 15 years without any trouble, others might need a replacement crown much sooner. Many factors can cause crowns to fail. Thankfully, replacing a crown is common and quite easy. Factors that Attribute to Crown Failure
Austin, TX Dentist Discusses One-Visit Dental Crowns
In the past, manufacturing dental crowns required the use of a ceramics lab; yet, with the help of CEREC technology, neither the patient nor the doctor needs to wait for dental restorations. It’s now possible to create one-visit dental crownswith an in-office milling machine. To explain how CEREC technology works to create one-visit dental crowns,… Read more »
Broken Tooth? Austin, TX Dentist Explains What to Do
Do you know how to treat a broken tooth? If you’ve answered no, you’re not alone. Many people don’t know how to treat or handle a dental emergency. However, by taking the correct steps, patients can avoid causing any further damage to the affected area. Here, Dr. Steven Van Wicklen, your Austin, TX dentist discusses… Read more »
Austin, TX Dentist: Why Have You Lost a Tooth?
Do you have a few missing teeth and wondered, why have I lost a tooth or two? Rest assured this a question many Americans ask themselves and their dentists. The answer is that there isn’t one clear-cut answer. The problem with tooth loss is that it can stem from a number of different reasons, which… 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.
