Mouth sores can be unsightly and very painful for a lot of patients. For years dentistry and medicine have tried to provide a remedy for the unexplained pain some patients experience on a periodic basis. Many times these sores are onset by physical or emotional stress. Stress is still a largely unexplained phenomenon which often… [Read more…]
November 1, 2011
Maintaining good oral hygiene is very important for people with diabetes. Diabetes can directly lead to tooth loss. Rarely are patients properly educated the risk of losing their teeth. Diabetes increases the risk for mouth infections, especially periodontal (gum) disease. Periodontal disease may lead to painful chewing problems because of the damage caused to the… [Read more…]
October 18, 2011
Early man first sought to improve oral health and whiten teeth by using chewing sticks as the first form of toothbrushes. Over time, advances in technology have allowed us to develop highly efficient tooth whitening (bleaching) techniques through the use of non-abrasive chemical compounds. To better understand the processes of bleaching, it is important for… [Read more…]
October 7, 2011
Contents Periodontal Disease and Breast Cancer What Causes Gum Disease? Chemotherapy and Oral Health Tips for Maintaining Oral Health during Chemotherapy Studies have found that good oral care is very important in both cancer prevention and when undergoing chemotherapy. This article outlines these relationships and offers different treatment solutions. Periodontal Disease and Breast Cancer The… [Read more…]
September 23, 2011
Headache pain (cephalalgia) ranges from mild to severe and can be short term (acute) or long term (chronic). When talking about your pain, it’s important to know how to describe it so that your doctor gets a clear picture of your experience. Be sure to describe your pain in terms of time (duration) and intensity/severity.… [Read more…]
September 14, 2011
Gov. Rick Perry and the Texas legislature have decided cut Medicaid by 1%. As a result, many children can expect to have a harder time receiving access to dental care. Doctors that were previously able to perform services at a discount may not be able to perform these services any longer. Originally Medicaid reimbursed on… [Read more…]
September 1, 2011
While we are a comprehensive practice, on occasion there are still cases that come in, that are beyond the scope of what we do. When difficult cases like these arise I have a safety net of quality providers that I can confidently refer a patient to. Today I had the pleasure of being visited… [Read more…]
August 19, 2011
Hey! Did you know that children enrolled in the Texas Health Steps program or use Medicaid for medical and dental services can get free transportation to their appointments? Eligibility: All children up to the age of 19 currently enrolled in Medicaid or the Texas Health Steps program [Parents can accompany minors under age 18] The appointment has to… [Read more…]
August 3, 2011
Last week I attended the 98th annual National Association of Dentists convention in Baltimore and I also decided to use the opportunity to also enjoy a family vacation. In addition to a tour of the White House, we were granted the opportunity to sit in on a Congressional session. The following is a part of the… [Read more…]
August 2, 2011
Wisdom teeth have become a confusing issue, both for patients and parents. The choice to remove them or not to remove them is mainly dependant on the space that is available. Wisdom teeth may or may not have space to erupt, the may come in crooked, and daily routine brushing may not be enough to… [Read more…]
December 2, 2011
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