Dental appointments are an essential part of maintaining your health, but a large number of adults in the US skip their preventive checkups. With the end of the year coming up in just a few months, you could be running out of time to use up your benefits. The team at MMC Dental in Houston,… Read more »
Category: General Dentistry
A Back-To-School Checkup Sets The Tone
If your little one headed back to school this week, we’re sure that your household is feeling the excitement. This is always a huge part of the year for children, and this makes it a great time to focus on their oral health. When you schedule a back-to-school checkup, you can capitalize on the energy… Read more »
How To Stop Grinding Your Teeth
If you often wake up with earaches, headaches, or pain in your jaw, you may have bruxism. This condition causes you to grind your teeth, usually while you are asleep and unaware. Not only can cause discomfort, but it can also be a sign of other problems. In today’s blog, MMC Dental in Houston, TX… Read more »
Want A New Smile By Next Year? Start Now
Did you know it can take anywhere from 21 to 66 days to build a habit? If your New Year’s resolution for 2024 is to improve your dental health, you should start now. The end of the year is coming closer than you think. At MMC Dental in Houston, Texas, we have several options to… Read more »
Open A Dialog With Your Dentist
The maintenance of your smile is something that you take with you wherever you go. Throughout each day, you interact with your mouth. Even with adequate home health care, you still need to see a dentist for your routine examinations and cleanings. Your semiannual checkup serves as a way to bring new strength to your… Read more »
Turn The Tables On Your Sleep Disorder
Rest issues are a common concern for Americans, causing both immediate discomfort and long-term health complications. Two of the most prevalent sleep disorders in this country are related to the structures of the throat and mouth. The first of these is known as bruxism. This refers to the overnight grinding and clenching of the teeth…. Read more »
Avoiding Diabetic Tooth Loss
In the United States, one of the most common conditions is diabetes. Currently, at least 29 million Americans have this auto-immune disease, and it can lead to health effects all through the body. Whether you’ve been recently diagnosed or this is something you have lived with for years, it is important to keep yourself informed…. Read more »
We Can Help If Bruxism Has Hurt Your Smile
Once you begin to have problems with bruxism, the nightly teeth grinding and clenching issues you experience can cause alarming discomfort. Unfortunately, this condition can lead to more than just pain. In time, you can begin to suffer noticeable wear and tear on your enamel that hurts the quality of your smile. This can even… Read more »
Examining Your Smile With Digital Technology
Every six months, we want to see kids and adults alike for a routine checkup visit. Dental exams help us address trouble in the early stages, and protect smiles from major issues. In today’s blog, your Houston, TX, dentist will explain how we examine and diagnose your smile with advanced CBCT technology.
Using A Mouthguard To Stop TMJ Pain
TMJ disorder, also known as TMD, could lead to serious discomfort, including persistent headaches or jaw pain. The disorder is also linked to chronic teeth grinding, known as bruxism. To help bring relief and correct imbalance in your smile, your Houston, TX, dentist may recommend treatment with a custom-made oral appliance! In today’s blog,… Read more »