Blog Articles About Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, and more ...

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 […]

Bleeding gums, irritated gums, gum recession, and persistent bad breath are some of the most common signs of periodontal disease (also called gum disease). Unfortunately, this disease plagues millions of American adults. The good news is that the disease is treatable and reversible in its early stage (gingivitis). If you’re curious about whether you are […]

Cost is one of the top three reasons for not visiting the dentist across all groups of people, regardless of age, household income, and health insurance status. For dental professionals, this is concerning; not because we are worried about the state of the dental field, but because we are concerned about the health of people’s […]

When it comes to obtaining a bright, white smile, professional teeth whitening is the way to go. There are hundreds of over-the-counter products that promise to provide incredible results, but unfortunately, that isn’t the case for most. Along with being disappointing, store-bought products are also more likely to damage teeth and gums when they aren’t […]