Keeping your smile safe often consists of adding additional tooth restorations and repairs to your smile. However, rather than waiting for your teeth to be repaired due to an oral accident or injury, it is a good idea to have a preventative treatment in place to ensure dental damage does not arise in the first place. One highly effective treatment... read more »

Have you ever tried using sugarless gum as an alternative cleaning tool? According to several studies that have been done, chewing sugarless gum for roughly 20 minutes after eating can help protect your tooth enamel. The reason is related to an increase in saliva production, which can wash away plaque buildup, neutralize harmful acids, and prevent cavities. Here are a... read more »

Is your mouth safe and free from cavities? Cavities are caused by the destruction to your tooth enamel to the point that a hole has formed in a tooth. Although your tooth enamel is a very strong protective layer of your teeth, it can be eroded away as the result of plaque buildup and harmful acids. If a cavity forms,... read more »

During the holidays, it is tempting to let the festivities interfere with your healthy smile. This Thanksgiving, you can make some healthy choices that will allow you to enjoy Autumn's goodness while protecting the smile you work hard to achieve. At Smile Big Pediatric Dentistry in Humble, Texas, David Umansky and our team want to share some tips for you... read more »