Category: Preventive Dentistry

Does Your Smile Need A Periodontal Cleaning?

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When serious plaque and tartar buildup occurs, this could lead to gingivitis, and eventually, even the onset of gum disease. To protect the smile from sore, bleeding gums and even tooth loss, management is needed with a periodontal cleaning. In today’s blog, your Houston, TX, dentist talks about the importance of our scaling and root… Read more »

Improving A Smile Hurt By Bruxism

Over time, nightly teeth grinding and clenching can make serious trouble for your smile. The friction from bruxism can lead to serious concerns about your appearance, as enamel wear and tear can have a visible effect on the way you look. MMC Dental can help you deal with bruxism by providing a custom appliance to… Read more »

Creating Custom Restorations With 3D Printers

With advanced technology, we have the ability to streamline and improve your treatments, addressing issues like decay and infection, and even improving the beauty of your smile. To create restorations with precision and accuracy, and to do so quickly, your Houston, TX, dentist will employ advanced 3D printing technology.

What It Means to Prevent Tooth Loss

When it comes to preserving your smile and keeping it healthy for life, one of the primary goals is to preserve all of your healthy, natural teeth. This means preventing tooth loss, which some people may not even realize is possible. The key to preventing tooth loss is to understand what could potentially lead to… Read more »

Why Checkups & Cleanings Have to Be Consistent to Work

For many people, it’s common knowledge that regular checkup and cleaning appointments are an important part of their routine dental care. However, despite knowing this, not everyone adheres to the advice of their dentists and schedules their visits as routinely as they should. Unfortunately, this is a significant factor in why many common, highly preventable… Read more »

Schedule Your Last Checkup And Cleaning Of 2019

The end of 2019 is sneaking up on us! Which means time to arrange a visit with your Houston, TX, dentist is running out. A routine exam is crucial for safeguarding your teeth against common oral health issues, such as tooth decay and gum disease. By scheduling one now, you can see us and enjoy… Read more »

Keep Your Smiles Cavity-Free Over The Holidays

Are you busy preparing for the big day next week? Millions of us will be traveling or welcoming family and friends into our homes for a big feast. While we love Thanksgiving as much as anyone, we also know that many of our holiday favorites contain ingredients that could lead to cavities. Fortunately, your Houston,… Read more »