Most of us consume far too much sugar. That isn’t exactly a news flash, but at The Gentle Art of Dentistry in Houston TX we want to remind you what sugar does to teeth, and what you can do about it. We get cavities when acids in the mouth attack the enamel and dentin of […]
How Your Lifestyle Affects Your Tooth Color
Most people want to have white teeth and a great smile. But the majority of people have discolored or just plain yellow teeth, especially in a world of tea and coffee drinkers. At The Gentle Art of Dentistry in Houston TX, we can fix that. Did you know that tooth enamel is like skin? It […]
Cavity Fighting Chewing Gum?
At The Gentle Art of Dentistry in Houston TX we are sometimes asked about Xylitol. What is it, exactly? Is there really a sweetener that helps prevent cavities? The answer is not a simple yes or no. Xylitol is a natural sweetener that was first discovered in birch tree bark, but is also found in […]
When Something’s Gotta Give, Don’t Let It Be Your Smile
Life gets busy for all of us, and at times, there just aren’t enough hours in the day. Maybe you’ve been putting off fixing a leaky faucet for as long as you can remember. Lots of things get put on the back burner, but at The Gentle Art of Dentistry in Houston TX, we urge […]
Crowning Achievements In Dentistry
This message from The Gentle Art of Dentistry in Houston TX looks at one of the miracles of modern dentistry: the dental restoration. Let’s pretend you are a biomedical engineer working in the field of dentistry before the introduction of dental restorations. The men and women of your generation who have missing or damaged teeth […]
Get The Royal Treatment At The Gentle Art of Dentistry
Dental crowns have been an essential tooth restoration for many years. At The Gentle Art of Dentistry in Houston TX, we place a lot of crowns, always with the exceptional care each patient deserves. Dental crowns can be used to address many issues. They can: Protect a weak tooth from decay, breaking, or to hold […]