Flossing is a bit of a chore. It takes a little extra time, and if you haven’t flossed in a while, it can even be painful. It’s no wonder our team at The Gentle Art of Dentistry is constantly reminding our patients to ‘brush and floss!’ Flossing is critical, You’ll never hear one of us […]
Don’t Put Off Your Dental Exam in Houston
Hi kids, adults, and golden-agers in Houston. No matter what age you are, as long as you have teeth, dental exams are an important practice for keeping your smile healthy and beautiful! (If you don’t have any teeth, communicate with us about dentures and dental implants.) At The Gentle Art of Dentistry, we have an […]
Seven Ways You Can Break Your Teeth And How To Protect Them In Houston
Your teeth are among the most important structures in your body. They are responsible for tasks such as biting, chewing, and speaking. Unfortunately, there are many ways in which you can accidentally break your teeth. This can lead to pain, discomfort, and long-term disability. At The Gentle Art of Dentistry, we want you to be […]
Floss Pick Facts For Houston Residents
Health-conscious men and women want to keep their teeth as clean as possible. However, they are also looking for convenience. That’s why many of them turn to floss picks instead of standard dental floss. These little tools are quite handy. They usually have a handle that is pointed and can double as a toothpick, and […]
Mini Implants May Be Right For You
I’m Scott Anderson of The Gentle Art of Dentistry in Houston. Today’s topic is mini dental implants, sometimes called “immediate implants”. Though they are not as well known as traditional dental implants, mini implants are also being used successfully in the Houston area to improve smiles. Like their larger diameter counterparts, mini implants can support […]
Suspect a Bite Problem?
Hello! I’m Scott Anderson, DDS, of The Gentle Art of Dentistry in Houston. Thanks for visiting my dental blog. The topic of today’s post is malocclusion–literally–”bad bite.” Malocclusion Affects Many People Edward Angle, a pioneer in modern orthodontics invented the term malocclusion. Malocclusion is fairly common in the population as a whole but, fortunately, in […]