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Our Team Has Been Busy!

Our Team Has Been Busy!

Dr. Armstrong, Dr. Sauer, and the rest of our team pack our schedules full with professional events and continuing education to constantly improve the quality of our care. We hold ourselves to very high standards in order to keep our patients’ smiles beautiful and healthy. Dentistry is a rapidly evolving field, so it’s important to […]

Celebrate World Oral Health Day with a Smile

Celebrate World Oral Health Day with a Smile

The World Dental Federation estimates that 9 out of every 10 people suffer from an oral illness or condition at some point in their lives. Nearly half of adults over 30 have gum disease, even if they don’t realize it, and the American Cancer Society projects that about 40,000 people will develop oral cancer in […]

5 Ways to Improve Your Smile Cosmetically in the New Year

5 Ways to Improve Your Smile Cosmetically in the New Year

Many people wish for a whiter and more uniform smile. If your New Year’s dental health goals include cosmetic dentistry, there are several treatments available at your dentist’s office. If you want a brighter smile, consider teeth whitening. It is normal for teeth to become stained over time. Drinking colas or teas, smoking cigarettes and […]

Everything You Need to Know for a Kissable Valentine’s Day

Everything You Need to Know for a Kissable Valentine’s Day

Happy Valentine’s Day! Here are 7 ways to keep your smile white, healthy and kissable for your valentine. 1.  Visit the dentist regularly. It’s important to see the dentist at least once every six months for an exam and thorough cleaning. Routine visits allow the dentist to catch minor issues before they become big problems. […]

Connecting to Your Dental Strategy on an Emotional Level

Connecting to Your Dental Strategy on an Emotional Level

Congratulations! Making the decision to change your habits is the first step to improving your health. As you continue to work towards reaching your dental health goals for 2014, you may find it helpful to learn about how you can improve your chances for success. Personalize your goals. You won’t be motivated to change your behavior […]

Putting Your New Year’s Resolutions Into Action

Putting Your New Year’s Resolutions Into Action

As the New Year officially begins, it is time to put your resolutions into practice. Taking good care of your teeth is one of the best New Year’s resolutions you can make. Every day plaque forms on your teeth when you eat and drink. It contains bacteria with acids that break down tooth enamel, causing […]

Top 7 Tooth Fairy Books

Top 7 Tooth Fairy Books

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. It culminates with National Tooth Fairy Day on the 28th. In honor of the winged fairy who replaces children’s lost teeth with money under the pillow, here are seven tooth fairy books for little ones. 1. The Night Before the Tooth Fairy Author:  Natasha Wing Illustrator:  Barbara Johansen […]

Time for an Honest Mouth Assessment!

Time for an Honest Mouth Assessment!

You’ve made your New Year’s resolutions. You’ve  begun putting your dental care strategies into action by scheduling routine appointments and taking good care of your teeth at home. So, what next? This time of year is a great time to do an honest mouth assessment to determine what else you can do to improve your […]

Houston Welcomes the 2014 Livestock Show and Rodeo!

Houston Welcomes the 2014 Livestock Show and Rodeo!

Bring your family to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR), hosted March 4-23 at Reliant Park. The 82nd annual spectacular will attract more than 1 million spectators during its three weeks of events. There is so much happening at the HLSR that everyone can find something they enjoy. The Rodeo Join the audience and cheer on […]

What You Need to Know About Dental Insurance for the New Year

What You Need to Know About Dental Insurance for the New Year

A consumer survey by the National Association of Dental Plans found people without insurance are less likely to get basic dental care. Unfortunately, dental insurance can be very confusing. It comes with its own vocabulary, including lists of exclusions. The following post is designed to make it easier to understand the different types of policies […]