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Periodontal disease affects millions of Americans every single day. Most of the time, the effects of gum disease go completely unnoticed until they cannot be ignored any longer. The symptoms include: Bleeding gumsExcess plaque and tartarPeriodontal pocketsBone recessionPersistent bad breath If left untreated, the bad bacteria can move from the mouth, into the bloodstream and […]

Dental researchers first explored dental lasers in the 1960s. They believed that lasers could be beneficial for the dental field but weren’t quite sure how to make them gentle and effective. They spend the next couple of decades figuring that out! Today, you can find a laser dentist in nearly every city. If you live […]

Within the dental field are several types of specialties; however, most dentists, regardless of their specialty, offer restorative dentistry procedures. Restorative dentistry focuses on repairing a patient’s mouth to optimal form and function. Have a missing tooth? A chipped tooth? Damaged tooth? Several missing teeth? Cavity? Several restorative dental techniques address these issues, so your […]

Are finances keeping you and your family from the dental care you need? That shouldn’t be. Our Austin Laser Dentist, Dr. Helen Ragsdale, understands that oral health care is essential to maintaining a healthy mouth and body which is why she now offers an in-house dental plan. This service can be used in conjunction with […]

Dental records prove that every smile is unique. Teeth shape, spacing, placement, and size all differ from person to person. This is part of what makes every person unique! That is a wonderful thing. While we agree that not all smiles should look the same, there are a few key components to beautiful smiles that […]

Gum disease, often called the “silent” disease, is one of the leading causes of tooth loss among American adults. Dental professionals refer to this disease as silent because the symptoms usually go unnoticed until the disease has developed into something very serious. Gum disease has four stages: gingivitis, slight periodontal disease, moderate periodontal disease, and […]