Your daily brushing and flossing routine is crucial to thwarting dreaded cavities and gum disease from invading your smile, but by itself, it’s still not enough to maintain top-notch oral health. There is a reason we recommend regular dental cleanings and exams! Seeing our dental team for routine dental checkups and cleanings supports your daily oral hygiene efforts by taking... read more »
Do you know the important differences between full and partial dentures? Our team is happy to review both versions for optimal tooth replacement to help you better understand how they can restore your smile. Below we will review the main types of dentures, which are full and partial dentures, and the benefits they have to offer. Dentures replace missing teeth... read more »
October is here and fall has officially begun, bringing with it Breast Cancer Awareness Month as well as National Dental Hygiene Month. This is a time to raise awareness for both and help to prevent problems by monitoring your health and being mindful of your lifestyle choices. Whether you are fighting cancer or dental problems, catching problems in their early... read more »
If you have ever lost a tooth, you might have more than just a gap between your teeth. If a lost tooth is not replaced, the bone in the jaw that supported the lost tooth starts to deteriorate. That’s because when you chew your food, there’s no more stimulation to the bone from the missing tooth’s chewing action. Over time,... read more »
When it comes to protecting your teeth, your first line of defense against tooth decay and cavities is tooth enamel, as it is the outermost covering that protects the more vulnerable dentin and tooth pulp below. Your enamel comes equipped for the job as the hardest substance in your body. However, because it doesn’t have living cells it can’t grow... read more »
When you come in for dental exams and we have cleaned your teeth and gum line and removed any hardened plaque, our dentist can look at them for any signs of trouble, such as cavities, loose or broken teeth, damaged fillings, and evaluate your risk rate of certain diseases which might also take into account your family history. We will... read more »
Feeling a little jumpy about your upcoming dental visit? It’s nothing to ashamed of. In fact, many people get a little nervous at the thought of trying to settle into the dental chair for something as simple as a checkup. For some people, no matter how many times they hear the word “relax” as the chair is going back, relaxation... read more »
During your orthodontic journey, it’s very important to keep your braces in tip-top shape. If you care for your braces, they can care for you and give you the smile you’re looking for. Now, caring for your appliance can be a tough task if you’re not sure how to do so. Well, our orthodontist, Dr. John F. Lann, is happy... read more »
Our dentist, Dr. John F. Lann, is proud to offer professional teeth whitening in Round Rock, Texas, to help you have the whiter, brighter and more attractive smile you desire. It’s time to consider this treatment if you have an unattractive smile that is caused by dull, brown or yellow teeth. Our dentist is happy to tell you all about... read more »
Have you noticed that your teeth are specifically shaped to bite and chew food? Your back teeth, or your molars and premolars, are full of cusps that aid in grinding up food. However, these helpful cusps can also trap particles like plaque and food debris, putting you at an increased risk of cavities. If you are worried about large cavities... read more »