In order to keep our teeth healthy, we must care for them daily by brushing and flossing. The simple act of cleaning our teeth, helps protect them from harmful bacteria, which can cause tooth decay and even gum disease. Thus, it is important that your homecare is the best that it can be, which is… Read more »
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Austin TX Dentist: Three Reasons to Choose Dental Implants
Have you lost a tooth recently? Are you looking for a replacement for your missing tooth? If so, dental implants may be the answer to your dental problems. Dental implants are very popular among patients and dentists alike and are often referred to as the “gold standard” for tooth replacement. To learn more about dental… Read more »
Austin TX Dentist Tells You about CEREC Crowns
A broken tooth can cause quite a shock. After all, we think of our teeth as strong and don’t expect them to become damaged. However, sometimes wear and decay can weaken them to the point that they suffer structural damage, necessitating a dental crown. By traditional methods, this would mean a process of several dental… Read more »
Austin TX Dentist Helps You Identify Gum Disease
Do you know what gum disease looks like? Many people do not. However, with the devastating potential of gum disease, it is important that you be able to recognize it so that you can receive prompt care upon discovering it. To learn the symptoms of gum disease, read the information below from your Austin TX… Read more »
Austin TX Dentist Explains the Importance of Dental Fillings
Dental fillings can repair the damage done to a tooth by bacteria. But just how important are they? And what happens if a dental filling is not placed? Get the answers to these questions and more below as your Austin TX dentist, Dr. Van Wicklen, discusses the important role dental fillings play in restoring oral… Read more »
Austin TX Dentist Quizzes You on Dental Crowns
When a tooth becomes seriously damaged, it can still be restored by a dental crown. These restorative devices are sometimes called caps, owing to the way that they fit over the top of a damaged tooth to add strength. But how much do you really know about dental crowns. Take the quiz below from your… 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 »