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Did you know that an estimated 30 million Americans are living with diabetes? At my Woodlands dental office, we have helped patients of all ages diagnosed with diabetes maintain their oral health. This is important because diabetes can leave you more susceptible to other issues such as periodontal (gum) disease, infections, poor healing, and dry mouth. There are a […]

According to a recent study in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, there is a chance people with poor oral hygiene or elevated gum (or periodontal) disease could possibly be at greater risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. At my Woodlands dental office,  we always stress the importance of keeping teeth and gums healthy because of the potential effects […]

Everyone knows that they should brush and floss their teeth. It’s ingrained in us from an early age. But like most things, a detailed reminder every now and then can’t hurt to make sure you’re still getting the best care for your smile. At my dental office in the Woodlands, we’d like to highlight a […]

At my dental office in the Woodlands, we usually recommend that our patients visit us at least two times a year for a dental checkup and cleaning. While most of our patients maintain these very important appointments, there’s a country-wide trend where men don’t see their dentist regularly and only go when there’s a problem. Why Are Regular […]

You’ve just finished a great workout. Your muscles are tired, you’re sweating, and you feel great, yet a bit dehydrated. You grab a bottle of your favorite flavored sports drink and sip away. While that drink may help replenish things your body lost during exercise, at my dental office in The Woodlands, we also know it’s probably […]

Oral cancer affects approximately 35,000 people every year. Of those, nearly 8,000 will die. Oral cancer is very real, very prominent, and very scary. At my Woodlands dental office, we’re here to help you understand the disease and know the risks associated with it. The Risks Before we dive into some risk factors of developing oral cancer, it’s […]

There tends to be some confusion behind these uncomfortable and sometimes embarrassing sores that seem to appear out of nowhere. While there really isn’t any solid evidence as to what causes canker sores, which is part of what makes them a bit difficult to understand, at my dental office in The Woodlands, we can shed some light […]

Over 90% of the world’s population will suffer from some sort of oral health disease at some point in their lives. Many of which could have been avoided through proper education or supporting programs for prevention and detection. At my Woodlands dental office, we believe education is the first step in fixing this epidemic. Which is […]