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

Which Teeth Whitening Options are Right for Me? So you’ve decided you want to try to make your teeth a little bit whiter. Perhaps you smoke or use other tobacco products, drink a lot of coffee, or just want to restore the pearly luster your teeth had when you were younger. You know you want whiter […]

Do you wish your smile still sparkled like it did when you were in your teens and 20s? Have aging and habits like drinking coffee or smoking cigarettes discolored your teeth? Teeth whitening from Dr. Helen Ragsdale, an Austin cosmetic dentist, can give you a fresh, white smile. Dr. Ragsdale offers a variety of professional […]

Nobody likes finding out they have gum disease or that they require treatment. Fortunately, avoiding this problem is exceptionally easy as long as you know what to do and what to avoid to ensure your teeth and gums remain healthy and comfortable. You may wonder about periodontal disease prevention – isn’t brushing and flossing every […]

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 […]