Are manual toothbrushes obsolete? Would you believe people have been asking that question for more than fifty years? At Crabtree Dental in Katy TX, we assure you that the answer is no – an old school manual toothbrush is one of your best friends, when it comes to maintaining your dental health. “Wait a minute,”…
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3 Tips To Make Brushing Count
At Crabtree Dental in Katy TX, we are big advocates of good dental health, and really promote regular brushing and flossing. Since we’re a dental practice that should come as no surprise. Many of our patients bring questions with them to their checkups, like which toothpaste to use or proper tools and techniques. We think…
Love Your Smile
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
There is nothing like bright white teeth that light up a person’s face when they smile and laugh. No one has to settle for dull, yellow teeth. With cosmetic dentistry from Crabtree Dental in Katy, anyone can have a fabulous smile. If you have an important upcoming event such as a wedding, party or formal…
How Tooth Brushing Prevents Gum Disease
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
Why should everyone brush their teeth at least twice a day? At Crabtree Dental in Katy TX, we’re using this space to discuss why it is so important. The first, and most obvious benefit, is that brushing and flossing prevents tooth decay. It removes the food debris from teeth and clears away plaque, that filmy residue…
Be Glad We Have X-Ray Vision
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
During a dental checkup at Crabtree Dental in Katy we do a thorough inspection of your teeth and gums. But visual inspections can’t tell us everything we need to know, which is why we take x-rays. For most patients, we update our x-rays once a year. They help us to make accurate diagnoses by showing…
How Do Implant Dentures Work?
This post from Crabtree Dental in Katy answers the most prevalent questions about implant-supported dentures. Did you know that two or more dental implants can support a partial or full denture? This can be a more affordable option than having numerous implants while still providing many benefits as compared to conventional dentures. What Are Implant…
Five Fast Ways to Improve Your Smile
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Do you have a special event coming up? Maybe a wedding, graduation, milestone birthday, anniversary, or reunion? You’ll want to look pleasing of course. You may not have time to lose 20 pounds, but you can dramatically transform your smile with cosmetic dentistry from Crabtree Dental in Katy TX. Here are five cosmetic dental procedures…
Be Glad We Have X-Ray Vision
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
During a dental checkup at Crabtree Dental in Katy, we do a thorough inspection of your teeth and gums. But visual inspections can’t tell us everything we need to know, which is why we take x-rays. For most patients, we update our x-rays once a year. They help us to make accurate diagnoses by showing…
How Much Do You Know About Gum Disease?
Gum disease can sneak up on anyone. It’s a serious, progresssive condition that, if left untreated, can result in the loss of teeth. Gum disease is treatable at Crabtree Dental in Katy. We have put together a little quiz so you can test your knowledge about gum disease. 1. Which of the items below are…
Missing Teeth? 5 Things You Need To Know About Dentures
More than one out of four Americans over the age of sixty-five have lost all of their teeth. That’s a lot of people. With that percentage in mind, here are five things about dentures worth knowing. 1. Dentures are not the only replacement choice for missing teeth. Dental implants used alone or with a partial…
