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As a family dentist in Austin, we encourage parents to schedule regular dental appointments for their children. Studies and research have concluded that it is extremely important to start teaching children a good dental hygiene routine and overall oral care early in their lives. This will reduce their future oral health issues. According to research…

As a general dentist in Austin, we hear a lot of patients talk about the "2-minute" rule. This myth says that as long as you brush your teeth for two minutes, they will be clean, and your teeth will stay healthy. While brushing for two minutes is a good idea, it is only part of…

Schedule a Dental Checkup if You Are Suffering From Sensitive TeethIf you have sensitive teeth, you need a dental checkup to find out what is causing your pain.  As a local dentist, we treat patients that deal with this issue.  Sensitive teeth are common and as people age, even more so. Teeth can become sensitive…

In our dental office, we complete a tooth bonding procedure on a regular basis.  This is a fairly common dental treatment, and we can use it on both children and adults.  In fact, this is a solution that is often preferred by children that are in need of a dental restoration after cracking or chipping…

As a dentist we are frequently asked questions about teeth whitening.  Here is what you need to know:Are there fundamental and important differences between getting your teeth whitening done at the local dentist office versus using an over the counter solution? In the simplest of terms, the answer is yes there are very clear differences. The…

A visit to the emergency dentist is never something that people plan for or see themselves needing. The vast majority of people never even realize that such a thing, as an emergency dentist, even exists until they have a dental emergency. Unfortunately, many people have a sense of invulnerability when it comes to their teeth.…

Many patients are unsure if they need to see a root canal dentist but are concerned about the health of their teeth or are experiencing tooth pain.  It is important to keep in mind that most dentists can perform a root canal but by visiting a specialist, your level of care can improve.  As with…

As  a restorative dentist, we specialize in saving teeth that may otherwise need to be pulled.  It is incredibly common to damage a tooth, sometimes doing the most basic of activities.  Driving a car and getting into a wreck, playing basketball and colliding with an elbow, running into something at work, etc.; all of these…