Advanced Dentistry of Spring: January 2018

Monday 22 January 2018

Your Dental Hygienist!

Normally we think of a teeth cleaning as just that. Our tongues love the smooth and clean feeling we get after visiting our dental hygienist.

But there's another huge benefit to regular teeth cleaning. Hygienists spend time in your mouth. That give them the opportunity to spot suspicious tissue or other possible signs of oral cancer.

Oral cancer has a fantastically high cure rate - but only if it's detected early.

Another reason to love your dental hygienist!

Advanced Dentistry of Spring
Stephen D. Glass, DDS
Joel C. Edgar, DDS
7000 Louetta Road, Suite A
Spring, TX 77379
(281) 376-1214
WhiterSmiles.com

Monday 15 January 2018

Smile Makeovers

Maybe you remember that TV show, Extreme Makeovers?

They took people who were unhappy with their appearance and let surgeons and dentists perform cosmetic miracles on their bodies and teeth.

Well, a complete smile makeover like that can be done by many dentists, And often it only takes two visits!

Advanced Dentistry of Spring
Stephen D. Glass, DDS
Joel C. Edgar, DDS
7000 Louetta Road, Suite A
Spring, TX 77379
(281) 376-1214
WhiterSmiles.com

Lifestyle and Oral Health

Learn what the American Dental Association has to say about lifestyle and oral health.

The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel.

Advanced Dentistry of Spring
Stephen D. Glass, DDS
Joel C. Edgar, DDS
7000 Louetta Road, Suite A
Spring, TX 77379
(281) 376-1214
WhiterSmiles.com

Thursday 11 January 2018

Dental Digital Impressions

Easier, More Comfortable Impressions

The Cadent iTero™ digital impression system is dentistry gone 3-D. With iTero, we take a digital impression of the area to be treated, completely eliminating the uncomfortable tray and putty impression. What's more, iTero technology is highly accurate, all but guaranteeing a perfect fit for crowns or bridges, so you get to spend less time at the office and more time enjoying your new smile.

Advanced Dentistry of Spring
Stephen D. Glass, DDS
Joel C. Edgar, DDS
7000 Louetta Road, Suite A
Spring, TX 77379
(281) 376-1214
WhiterSmiles.com

Monday 8 January 2018

Tooth Enamel

Tooth enamel is very hard but...
That doesn't mean you can't break it.

Our office recommends to avoid eating "hard foods" such as popcorn. Don't crack nut shells with your teeth or chew on ice. Opening packages with your teeth can also damage the enamel.

It's not just the sugar - it's also the acid
Sugar and acids are your teeth's worst enemies. What are we talking about? Soft drinks, energy drinks, fruit juices, and candy.

Because of the acid content, Mountain Dew seems to be the worst of the worst. There is even a name for the damage it does and it is called "Dew Mouth."

These erode the tooth enamel, making it highly susceptible to decay. Parents, watch your kid's consumption of these because young children's enamle hasn't developed fully. This makes these drinks even more damaging for kids.

As well as eliminating the above (or at least reducing their consumption), it is recommended to always brush and floss after every meal. If you can't, use a sugar-free xylitol chewing gum after a meal. Also rinse your mouth with a high quality dental mouthwash.

Advanced Dentistry of Spring
Stephen D. Glass, DDS
Joel C. Edgar, DDS
7000 Louetta Road, Suite A
Spring, TX 77379
(281) 376-1214
WhiterSmiles.com

Your Smile is Important

Learn what the American Dental Association has to say about why your smile is important.

Thursday 4 January 2018

Dental Laser Gum Treatments

Laser Treatment for Gum Disease

Dr. Glass is trained in LANAP, a wonderful technique for laser treatment of gum disease that brings absolutely amazing results with no scalpels or sutures! Many of our patients can avoid the need for traditional gum surgery and even save their teeth. The miraculous PerioLase™ is the only FDA-approved laser for safe, effective gum surgery. It enhances the re-growth of bone around the teeth – something that a few years ago was thought to be impossible! Healing is faster and with less discomfort than regular surgery, too. Read more on LANAP on our Laser Gum Therapy page.

Advanced Dentistry of Spring
Stephen D. Glass, DDS
Joel C. Edgar, DDS
7000 Louetta Road, Suite A
Spring, TX 77379
(281) 376-1214
WhiterSmiles.com

Monday 1 January 2018

Understanding Your Dental Plan

Learn more about what the American Dental Association has to say about understanding your dental plan.