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What Does Flossing Actually Do?

What Does Flossing Actually Do?

Most dentists will tell you that you absolutely must floss every day, but very few Americans actually follow through with this. According US News, only “30 percent of the population…floss daily,” and, even worse, “slightly over 32 percent say they never floss.” Houston, TX Dentist, and  our team also recommend flossing, of course. However, rather than […]

Could Your Toothbrush Make You Sick?

Could Your Toothbrush Make You Sick?

During this cold and flu season, it’s especially important to be aware of germs. Hopefully, you’re already washing your hands regularly and getting plenty of rest to help ward off any illness. However, what you might not have considered is your toothbrush. You put this device in your mouth every day (hopefully twice per day […]

History of Dentistry Part I: 1900 – 1955

History of Dentistry Part I: 1900 – 1955

History has a lot to teach us. While we take certain things for granted today in our relatively hygienic, fast-paced, well-educated, digital world, it wasn’t always this way. For example, while you’re probably quite familiar with a typical modern dental set-up and the sophisticated treatments highly qualified medical professionals like Dr. Craig Armstrong can now […]

Are Teeth Bones?

Are Teeth Bones?

What are teeth, really? It sounds like a question a child might ask, but it’s harder to answer than you might think. On the surface, teeth seem mostly like bones. They’re white in color, hard in texture, and connected to the skull. However, they don’t exactly behave like bones, and there are some important differences […]

Teeth Crumbling Dream: What Does It Mean?

Teeth Crumbling Dream: What Does It Mean?

Dreams are one of the oldest and most intriguing mysteries of human existence. According to a paper by J. Donald Hughes, Professor of History at the University of Denver, “early human beings had several different ideas concerning what dreams are, they seem always to have invested dreams with great significance.” He also notes that dreams […]

Common Dental Procedures for Children

Common Dental Procedures for Children

any people don’t believe that the care of baby teeth is a vital concern. This assumption could not be farther from the truth, however. The dental wellness of a youngster has a tremendous effect on their dental health throughout their lifetime. Teaching little ones good oral hygiene and healthy eating habits early in life establishes […]

Why Are My Teeth Transparent at the Bottom?

Why Are My Teeth Transparent at the Bottom?

Paying close attention to the appearance of your teeth is extremely important. Ensuring that your smile is bright and clean could save you from arriving at your business meeting with spinach wedged between your teeth. Furthermore, shining up your pearly whites with a quick whitening treatment could improve your confidence and dazzle a date. What you may […]

Tooth Tools: The Instruments Dentists Use to Clean Teeth

Tooth Tools: The Instruments Dentists Use to Clean Teeth

Every profession has its distinctive tools of the trade. Artists know they produce their best work with the finest pens, teachers search out the highest quality textbooks, and scientists scour stores for unbreakable beakers; dentists and surgeons are no different. The only disparity between the two is that the former uses simple tools while the […]

Should My Dentist Be Board Certified?

Should My Dentist Be Board Certified?

When you put your health in someone else’s hands, you need to have confidence in their capabilities. You wouldn’t take your car to an ill-qualified mechanic or hire a tutor for your child without the proper credentials, so why would your standards be any lower for your smile? However, in a complex field like dentistry, […]

How to get popcorn out of your teeth

How to get popcorn out of your teeth

We’ve all been there: you’re sitting in a dark movie theater, munching on delicious popcorn, and you feel the irritatingly inevitable occur—a corn kernel gets lodged between your teeth. While it is especially common with this particular treat, getting food stuck between your teeth is a universal frustration. This annoyance often occurs at the worst […]