Why You Might Need to Get Your Tooth Pulled?

Once all your baby teeth fall off, you have to take responsibility of looking after all your new teeth. Unfortunately, we are not very good at defending our teeth from ourselves. We tend to eat the wrong things and do the wrong things (smoking). The best part is that we do not even try to hide the evidence of our wrongdoings (brushing and flossing...

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Dentist or Beautician: Whom Should You Visit for Teeth Whitening?

Two types of professionals carry out teeth whitening, dentists and beauticians. Lately, it has come to Pearland Family Dentistry’s attention that people are becoming confused in making the choice between the two. They do not know whom they should visit for teeth whitening, a beautician or us. We are here to assist them in their confusion by helping...

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How Wearing a Mouthguard Protects Your Smile?

There never has been a year where Pearland Family Dentistry hasn’t told their patients about the benefits of wearing a mouthguard when participating in contact sports. However, our advice to them comes after they have sustained treatable dental injuries. If they had a mouthguard on, the extent of the dental injury could have greatly minimized....

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Save Your Smile, before It’s Too Late

Your smile has the ability to light up the room, but for how long it can do that depends on your habits. As Pearland Family Dentistry tells its patients that in the end, it is their responsibility to ensure that their smile never disappears. As dentists, we want our patients to be proud of their smile and not afraid to bare their teeth in pictures....

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Top 10 Most Common Dental Issues

Your mouth is very complex. Oral health should be an important part of your regular self-care routine. You should also be aware of the issues that can arise with your mouth, and know what to do about them to prevent long-term damage. Tooth DecayTooth decay is the wearing away of the enamel of the tooth, resulting in cavities that can eventually...

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Custom Athletic Mouth Guards and Night Guards

If you are a parent with kids playing sports—especially high impact sports—you are no doubt aware of the inherent dangers involved. You’ve probably purchased shin guards, kneepads, shoulder pads and a helmet or two…but have you considered the risks to your child’s mouth? According to WebMD, 40% of mouth injuries occurring in adolescents and young...

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How To Prepare For A Root Canal Treatment

A root canal is one of the few things that we do not wish on our worst enemies. After all, how often do you hear, "I'd rather get a root canal than do that." The pain is enough to force you to flee the dental office. In addition, the amount of time that it takes to endure the pain exacerbates the rampant anxiety. How to prepare for root canal treatment...

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Orthodontics

Orthodontics is the field of dentistry that pertains to the treatment and care of your teeth. In addition, orthodontist is the professional who develops the skills to practice orthodontists and this professional is concerned primarily with the study and treatment of your teeth and improper bite, which is also called the malocclusion. This can result...

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Make Your Dentist Happy - Brush Your Teeth the Right Way

Brushing your teeth properly is not terribly complicated but it is important to do it correctly, and the biggest factor in determining whether you are brushing properly is the length of time you spend brushing your teeth. Unfortunately in today’s busy society, people are often hurried in the mornings are rarely spend the appropriate amount of time...

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Mouthwash and Rinse Choices

When you consider the number of products available today for dental hygiene, the choices for mouthwash products can be overwhelming. Most people base their choices on products they have used in the past and some evidence suggests that cost is an important factor in people’s selection of mouthwash products. There are many choices of brands for consumers,...

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Dental Sealants for Protection from Tooth Decay

Tooth decay is prevalent among the molars and premolars of most people because these teeth contain small irregularities that are prone to the collection of debris and bacteria. Proper flossing and brushing can help to eliminate the risk of tooth decay effectively on the front teeth, but for teeth located toward the back of your mouth, the risk is...

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Flossing Properly – Frequency and Technique

Do you floss regularly and properly? If you are not sure simply ask your dental hygienist, who can quickly deduce whether you are engaging in the recommended flossing routine. A simple examination of your teeth and gums will provide the hygienist with all the information necessary to determine your flossing habits, whether they are good or bad. ...

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Emergencies and your Houston Dentist

If you have suffered any type of injury to your teeth or gums, a dentist should be consulted immediately as emergencies like this can be painful and dangerous to your dental health. Most dental emergencies involve tooth fractures, teeth that have come loose, or which have been completely displaced from their socket. This type of injury is often accompanied...

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