Are you afraid of the day you’ll start to look older? If so, you probably know how to keep your skin and facial features in tip-top shape. However, did you know that your smile can also make you look old? Well, it’s true. So, if you want to maintain your youthful look, you need to maintain a young-looking smile. The... read more »
If you brush your teeth each day, then you are doing a great job! Unfortunately, there are many people who don’t understand the importance of brushing their teeth, so they are putting their smile at risk each day. Here at Smile Big Pediatric Dentistry in Humble, Texas, our team is happy to have a chance to talk to you about... 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 »
Are you interested in having the healthiest smile? Did you know that daily habits beyond brushing and flossing could be crucial in the state of your teeth and gums, both positively and negatively? If you are experiencing any changes in your mouth, make sure they are positive ones. For any dental products you may use, always consult your dentist first... read more »
If you have a gap in your smile and you’re interested in replacing your missing teeth, then it’s time to consider your tooth-replacement options. One beneficial way of replacing your teeth is to fill the gap in your smile with a dental bridge. This is a great way to replace your teeth if you’re not quite fond of the invasive... read more »
Missing and lost teeth are often the result of improper care or neglect. All it takes is a single oral injury or neglected ailment to go unnoticed for your entire smile to chance indefinitely. As long as you are taking the necessary precautions to protect your teeth and gums, and seeking the proper care, your smile can grant you happiness... read more »
Are you interested in protecting your teeth? If you are, you probably know that you’ll need to set up an appointment with our dentist at least once every six months for a routine checkup. These appointments are extremely important because our team can identify issues before they become too serious—and because they’ll become more serious if they aren’t addressed. Still,... read more »
You may have heard of dry sockets before, but do you know exactly what they are? Dry sockets often form after you have a wisdom tooth removed, but they can form after any after any tooth is extracted. Fortunately, there are a number of things you can do to avoid this problem. If you need to have a tooth extracted,... read more »
Teeth restorations come in all shapes and sizes. Dentures can be crafted for individuals missing a few teeth or even all of them. For problems such as broken or well-worn teeth, crowns can conceal the damages that have occurred. Even teeth with cavities can be filled in with our safe resin-based composite fillings. Below is a list of some of... read more »