Hopefully, you brush your teeth at least twice a day and floss at least once, every day. However, we also hope that the extent of your dental hygiene routine does not end there. Like a car, your mouth needs regular professional maintenance to continue operating properly, even in you wash it often. To help you… Read more »
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Austin Dentist Discusses Morning Breath Causes and Cures
Chances are, you don’t enjoy having bad breath. Unfortunately, it is still a part of the morning for most people, and for some, it may be a problem that affects more than just the start of their day. If you brush and floss your teeth every morning, then you can mostly eliminate your morning breath… Read more »
Austin Family Dentist Wants to Discuss Your Heart Health
February marks American Heart Month, dedicated to raising awareness of the dangers of heart disease. Keeping your heart healthy, however, is a lifelong practice. So what does your dental health have to do with your cardiovascular wellbeing? More than you may think, actually. A plethora of studies examining oral-systemic health (the relationship between your oral… Read more »
Why Ignoring Crooked Teeth Should Not Be an Option
The position of your teeth is an important consideration in your mouth’s proper function. Your teeth must be properly aligned to efficiently displace the pressure of the powerful human bite. When one or more of your teeth are crooked, it can lead to complications throughout your oral health. Your Austin dentist, Dr. Van Wicklen, explains… Read more »
How Amazing is the Human Tongue?
You may not consider your tongue when you ponder your oral health care, but the truth is that the muscle is as vital as your teeth and gums when it comes to your mouth’s health and function. Not only does your tongue allow you to eat and speak clearly, it can also warn you of… Read more »
You Don’t Have to Tolerate Tooth Loss
Unless you’re a hockey player, a missing tooth is probably not a badge of honor. Your teeth can be lost to disease, decay, trauma (such as in the case of a hockey player), or a number of other reasons, but natural causes is not one of them. Your teeth were meant to last a lifetime,… Read more »
Single-Visit Dental Crowns at Your Austin Dentist’s Office
Time is of the essence when treating your dental issues, but in today’s hectic society, finding time to sit in a chair can be difficult. Unfortunately, dental maladies such as tooth decay, gum disease, or complications from a structurally damaged tooth do not wait for anyone, regardless of how busy you are. As progressive diseases,… Read more »
Austin Dentist Explores the Damages of Gum Disease
Chances are that you’ve heard of gum disease. In fact, there is also a good chance that gum disease has affected you or someone you know. Approximately 80% of adults in America have gum disease to some degree, from mild gingivitis to severe periodontitis. The infection begins with the excessive formation of plaque, which consists… Read more »
Austin Dentist Explains What Makes a Tooth Hurt
Most of us have, at one point or another, felt the discomfort of a sensitive tooth. While a toothache can have a number of different causes, the pain can often be debilitating regardless of its origin. Even if you could ignore it, however, you never should; for all of its possible causes, a toothache indicates… Read more »
Hey, Gums, Where are You Going?
Many people seem to be under the impression that gum disease is a natural occurrence and should be considered inevitable. Granted, gum disease is common; around 80% of adults in America have some form of the chronic disease, and it remains the number one cause of adult tooth loss. However, its prevalence among us does… 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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Without a doubt the best dentist office in town, hell probably even Texas. The hygienists are fast, efficient and witty. Every time I walk in the door someone is laughing, the … More whole place is smiling, great place to get your teeth worked on!!!
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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.
