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Losing several teeth can have a huge impact on your life. First, your smile is affected, often interfering with how you interact with others. You can also no longer function at optimal levels in terms of eating a nutritious diet and speaking clearly. Fortunately, Dr. Leah Zils can help you regain your beautiful smile with […]

If you live with sleep apnea, you likely already know the toll it can take on your life and even your health. Untreated sleep apnea can lead to serious complications, but there is some good news. Dr. Leah Zils can help you find the relief you need by addressing the root cause of your sleep […]

TMJ pain can affect every area of life, including how you eat, the quality of your sleep, and how well you can focus during the day. This condition can also cause headaches and neck pain, leaving you feeling tense and exhausted. Fortunately, Dr. Leah Zils can help with dentist-approved methods to relieve TMJ pain. 1. […]

A missing tooth impacts more than just your smile. If you are missing one or more of your teeth, it affects your ability to chew and can even change how you speak and pronounce words. Perhaps even more concerning, a missing tooth can put you at increased risk of gum disease and/or decay in your […]

When we talk about things that cause tooth damage, one of the first things that comes to patients’ minds is sugar. And they’re right. But everyone at my dental office in The Woodlands wants to shed some light on some lesser-known tooth-damaging things that may come as a surprise.   By trying to follow the guidelines above, […]

n honor of National Nutrition Month, we thought now is the perfect time to talk a little about the changes you can make to your diet that can help to improve not only your oral health but your overall health too. At our dental office in The Woodlands, we always recommend that patients work with their primary care […]

As if there weren’t already enough toothpaste options to choose from, there’s now a relatively new addition to consider. In recent years, thanks to the help of social media, a new player has entered the dental hygiene scene – purple toothpaste. Claiming to offer a host of benefits, most notably advanced stain removal and the […]

It is that time again when kids eagerly collect bags full of candies during their door-to-door trick-or-treat adventures, and adults are bombarded with sugary sweets in the grocery aisles or haunted by all the treat-or-treat leftovers in the kitchen cabinet. It can only mean one thing – Halloween is here. While we fully appreciate the […]

Gum recession is a common dental concern that occurs when the gum tissue that surrounds the teeth wears away or pulls back, exposing the tooth’s root. This can lead to sensitivity, discomfort, and an increased risk of other dental issues. The good news is that there are things you can do to help avoid or […]

We’ve all experienced that familiar and uncomfortable sensation of a sudden sharp pain when you accidentally bite down on the inside of your cheek. It’s an annoyance we often dismiss as a mere accident, but if you find yourself frequently biting your cheeks, there might be more to it than meets the eye. This seemingly […]