Your teeth are the strongest part of your body. Unfortunately, they’re also the most used, and when they sustain structural damage, your teeth cannot repair themselves. Consequently, much of dentistry revolves around treating and repairing broken teeth before extensive damage renders them useless. Your Austin dentist, Dr. Steven Van Wicklen, has extensive experience restoring and… Read more »
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Austin Dentist Explains What to Do When You’ve Lost a Tooth
Gum disease, which affects over 70% of adults in America, is also the number one cause of adult tooth loss. Luckily, gum disease is highly preventable and manageable, so if you’re intent on preserving your natural teeth, then you have a good chance. However, gum disease isn’t the only manner in which you can lose… Read more »
How to Lose a Tooth to Gum Disease, by Your Austin Dentist
Hopefully, you’re not actively seeking to lose a tooth (unless tooth extraction is necessary for the good of your oral health). Given the fact that gum disease, which is the leading cause of permanent tooth loss, affects over 70% of adults in America, many of us don’t do as much as we can to prevent… 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 »
What are Invisalign Clear Braces? Your Austin Dentist Explains
You might have heard quite a bit about clear braces and their ability to straighten your teeth discretely. As an adult alternative to traditional metal braces, clear braces offer older teens and adults a more aesthetically acceptable orthodontic option. As a dedicated dentist in Austin, Dr. Van Wicklen is well-acquainted with the apprehension that patients… Read more »
Austin Cosmetic Dentist’s Tips for Chemical-Free Teeth Whitening
If you wish your smile were brighter, you’re not alone. Teeth-whitening is one of the most commonly-requested cosmetic dental treatments today, and is the only dental treatment that you can perform at home (aside from your daily dental hygiene routine). While you may not be surprised to know that what you eat and drink can… 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 »
Austin Dentist Challenges You to a Quiz on Gum Disease
Gum health is a very important part of oral health and a significant focus of an effective homecare regimen. But how much do you know about gum disease? Find out below as your Austin dentist, Dr. Van Wicklen, challenges you to a quiz on gum disease.
Austin Dentist: Don’t Forget Your Mouthguard
If you play a contact sport, you know the importance of wearing padding. Without it, the sport would be far less enjoyable, more dangerous, and far more painful. However, protective gear for a contact sport should also include a mouthguard to protect teeth and the mouth from sudden, jarring collisions. Neglecting a mouthguard, on the… Read more »
Austin Dentist Looks at Dentures Past and Present
What is your mental image of dentures? Do you picture a bulky set of fake-looking teeth floating in a glass? If so, your mental image may be a bit outdated. Recent years have seen some incredible advances in the field of prosthetic teeth. To illustrate these advances, your Austin dentist, Dr. Van Wicklen, is comparing… Read more »
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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.
