What constitutes a dental emergency? You might think of chipped or broken teeth, or even a knocked out tooth. But at The Gentle Art of Dentistry in Houston TX we treat a wide range of emergencies, including infected teeth. An infected tooth can cause you a lot of serious pain. As bad as that is, […]
5 Critical Oral Cancer Facts
Dental Checkups Are Not Just About Cavities At The Gentle Art of Dentistry we encourage people to come in twice a year for a dental examination and cleaning. If you skip twice-yearly dental checkups because you don’t believe you have any cavities, perhaps getting an oral cancer screening is a more convincing reason to see your […]
How Often Should I Replace My Toothbrush?
Too many people wait too long to get a new toothbrush, and this can contribute to poor dental health. At The Gentle Art of Dentistry in Houston TX we recommend a new toothbrush about every three months. How often you replace your toothbrush depends, of course, on how often you use it. We recommend, strongly, […]
Are All Clear Aligners Alike?
If you are researching orthodontics, you have probably heard about clear aligners. They offer several advantages over traditional metal braces. The most popular benefit is the fact that they are nearly invisible. Millions of people have aligned their teeth with aligners in the past twenty years since they were developed. We at The Gentle Art […]
Is It Growing In Your Mouth?
Plaque is that filmy stuff that forms on teeth. Since it is caused by the breakdown of the foods we eat, plaque formation is a constant process. And that’s why we keep reminding our patients to brush and floss twice a day, at The Gentle Art of Dentistry in Houston TX. The plaque process goes […]
Keeping You Comfortable
Keeping You Comfortable At The Gentle Art of Dentistry in Houston TX, we make a conscious effort to help our patients feel comfortable. Though our chairs are cushy as can be, we are not only talking about physical comfort. We are talking about emotional comfort. In other words, peace of mind. Here are four ways […]