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How To Avoid Dry Socket After Getting A Tooth Pulled

Even if modern dentistry has a lot of amazing procedures that can treat even badly damaged teeth, sometimes it’s impossible to avoid an extraction.

Can You Reverse Gum Disease?

Gum disease is one of the most common dental problems people experience and the leading cause of tooth loss. According to the CDC, over 46% of adults over 30 years old show signs of gum disease.

What To Do With A Chipped Dental Crown

If you’ve recently noticed your crown is chipped, keep on reading this short post to find out exactly what you need to do to fix it.

How to Reduce Sensitivity After Teeth Whitening

Though teeth whitening is generally safe, it may cause some teeth sensitivity and discomfort. Here's how to reduce sensitivity after treatment.

What's Causing My Bad Breath?

Bad breath, or halitosis, is usually caused by poor oral hygiene. Here are six common causes of bad breath.

How to Care for New Dental Implants

To make sure you keep your dental implants healthy and durable, there are a few things you can do to maintain them.

What Is An Alveoloplasty?

Alveoloplasty is a dental surgery done at the same time when a tooth or several are extracted. Here's how to know if it's right for you.

How Teeth Grinding Causes Dental Issues

Teeth grinding is an unpleasant habit to deal with, but that doesn’t mean you have to risk damaging your teeth or dealing with constant pain.

6 Signs You Need a Root Canal

Dealing with tooth pain? Here are 6 common signs you may need a root canal from an Austin dentist.

Can My Receding Gums Grow Back?

Dealing with receding gums? Here's what to know about gum recession and what you can do about to preserve your dental health.

5 Signs Your Wisdom Teeth Need Extracting

Suspect you have wisdom teeth that need removal? Here are five common signs those wisdom teeth should be removed to protect your oral health.

Can I Smoke After a Tooth Extraction?

Our Austin dental office explains how smoking after a tooth extraction can affect the healing process and aftercare.

What’s The Healing Process After Dental Implants?

Depending on the complexity of your case and number of dental implants , recovery times may vary. Here's the healing process after dental implants.