Dry mouth is a condition in which your salivary glands don’t produce enough saliva, leaving you with a persistent dry feeling in your mouth. If you experience this, be sure to tell us at The Gentle Art of Dentistry in Houston. The medical term for dry mouth is xerostomia, which is pronounced zero-STOE-me-uh. It’s a […]
Think You Know How To Brush? Think Again.
You’ve been doing it since you were five. You switch to autopilot morning and night and get it done. But The Gentle Art of Dentistry in Houston has a question: are you doing it right? We ask this in all seriousness. There is always room for improvement, even in something as basic as brushing your […]
Smile Necessities And Possibilities
A smile transformation doesn’t just make your smile more attractive. It also builds self-confidence: you will be more comfortable in your professional and personal interactions. Cosmetic dentistry from The Gentle Art of Dentistry in Houston creates brilliant smile transformations. Even the smallest improvement can make a big difference and boost your self-confidence. We have many […]
How Do Implant Dentures Work?
Dental implants are an ideal tooth restoration. They can restore anywhere from one to all missing teeth. Dental implants are available at The Gentle Art of Dentistry in Houston. A dental implant is a titanium post that is inserted into the patient’s jaw. What makes implants so unique is that they actually fuse with the […]
Is Grandpa Smiling?
How are Americans doing when it comes to the dental health of those who are sixty-five and over? Well, at The Gentle Art of Dentistry in Houston ave some good news and bad news. The Good News: Tooth decay rates in older Americans has decreased in the past thirty years. The Bad News: 25% of […]
Think It’s Not Necessary To Replace Missing Back Teeth?
Sometimes when people lose a back tooth they wonder whether they should bother doing anything about it. After all, the gap doesn’t show when they smile and there are other teeth to do the chewing. Why not leave it be and save some money? Actually, there are several very good reasons to replace a back […]