Are floss picks as good as regular floss? While it’s better to floss with a floss pick than to not floss at all, it’s important to note that floss picks can only clean a part of the tooth’s surface. At The Gentle Art of Dentistry in Houston, we recommend traditional floss or tape. Here’s why: […]
Soft, Medium, Or Buzz Lightyear?
At The Gentle Art of Dentistry in Houston, patients sometimes ask us how they should go about choosing a toothbrush. Picking this most basic dental health tool can be as hard as choosing a paint color, and there seem to be just as many choices. The most important consideration for a toothbrush is soft bristles. […]
Gum Disease And Tooth Loss
Did you know that the most common cause of tooth loss among adults is gum disease? At The Gentle Art of Dentistry in Houston, the good news is that gum disease is easy to treat if it is detected in the early stages. Regular check-ups are critical, but there are warning signs for gum disease […]
A Root Canal Doesn’t Just Save a Tooth
The term “root canal” describes the center part of a tooth, which when healthy is filled with pulp and the tooth’s nerve. But the term is also used to describe the procedure that removes the pulp. It’s formally known as root canal therapy, and it’s one of our treatments at The Gentle Art of Dentistry […]
Are All Carbs Created Equal?
Most people know that the sugar in candy, cookies, juices and sodas can harm your teeth, but some people don’t realize that all carbohydrates can cause cavities. As we’ll describe in this post from The Gentle Art of Dentistry in Houston, a handful of pretzels or a piece of pumpernickel bread can have the same […]
Extraction Is Not The End Game
Have you had a tooth extracted? You may be left with a gap in your smile. Unsightly as that may be, there is more than the issue of appearance. At The Gentle Art of Dentistry in Houston we can address that with a state-of-the-art dental implant. Problems With Extracted Teeth After a tooth is extracted, […]