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

Do you typically feel good about your smile’s appearance but there are some minor concerns that are keeping you from feeling absolutely wonderful about your smile? If you are dealing with small issue that could look better with additional tooth tissue or a bit of coverage, you may wish to consider the advantages of dental […]

Laser Periodontal Treatment in Austin Roughly 80% of Americans have some degree of periodontal (gum) disease. Early gum disease is called gingivitis, and it can be fairly easily treated with an oral hygiene turn-around. However, if you let the infection transition into severe gum disease (periodontitis) bone deterioration and tooth loss can become an issue. […]

Imagine sinking your teeth into a delicious corn-on-the-cob or thick grilled steak at a summer picnic, only to have your dentures embarrassingly slip in front of all of your family and friends. Austin dentist, Dr. Helen Ragsdale is adamant that we should embrace the amazing technology that exists in dentistry. Consider dental implants as an […]

You may think that there’s a loophole to being able to smoke without concerns of cancer risk: smokeless tobacco. In actuality, chewing and other types of smokeless tobacco actually increase the risk for oral cancer just as much as cigars, cigarettes, and pipes. Austin laser dentist, Dr. Helen Ragsdale always encourages patients to avoid tobacco […]

Do you praise your genes for your most positive physical and mental attributes? Or do you curse your genetics for the parts of your appearance or personality which you’re unhappy with? DNA is given much credit for who we are, and rightly so. The genetic blueprint that you can’t see with the naked eye certainly dictates […]

Do you want an amazing smile? Austin teeth whitening may be just what the dentist ordered. Dazzling white teeth will make you look young, healthy, and vibrant. Imagine feeling great about sharing your smile with everyone, every day! If your teeth are tarnished, whether by age, medications, heredity, or foods, consider contemporary teeth whitening. In […]