If you decide to brighten your smile with a professional teeth whitening treatment, you want the results to last as long as possible. But the same things that stained your teeth before treatment can stain them afterward. To help slow things down, Crabtree Dental in Katy offers helpful tips. Do’s First, rinse daily with anti-cavity…
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Halitosis And Xerostomia (Bad Breath And Dry Mouth)
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
This post from Crabtree Dental in Katy is about bad breath, also known as halitosis. While poor oral hygiene is the most common cause of halitosis, many elements can contribute to or intensify the condition. One of these is the lack of saliva or xerostomia. Saliva and Oral Health Saliva moistens the teeth and gums…
Foaming At The Mouth: Are You Brushing Right?
In this post from Crabtree Dental in Katy, we explore some specifics about brushing your teeth. One key to getting the most out of your toothpaste is getting plenty of foam when brushing. Working up a good foam is brought about by pre-wetting the toothbrush, then brushing at a 45 degree angle. The foam aids…
Gum Health Affects Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At Crabtree Dental in Katy TX, we are concerned not only with the condition of your mouth, but also with how it influences your complete physical health and general well-being. This post looks at the connection between diabetes and oral health and may be of interest to anyone with diabetes as well those who are…
Bright And Healthy Smiles
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Most people agree that bright and healthy smiles are more attractive than dull smiles. At Crabtree Dental in Katy TX, we use cosmetic dentistry to give our patients the bright, healthy and beautiful smiles they love. Cosmetic dentistry is very versatile. It creates positive changes to your smile with a blend of function and appearance.…
Do I Need A Dental Cleaning If I Brush And Floss At Home?
This post from Crabtree Dental in Katy focuses on professional cleanings. You might wonder if you need a professional cleaning if you already practice dental hygiene daily at home. The answer is that both processes are essential because they work together to maintain oral health. We encourage our patients to practice preventative dentistry by: Brushing…
Preventing Tooth Decay
Tooth decay is one of the most pervasive dental health issues. It’s especiallly problematic in children, but adults can get cavities, too. We fill cavities every day at Crabtree Dental in Katy. Blame it on Bacteria The cause of tooth decay is bacteria. Bacteria live in your mouth and mingle with plaque and acids to…
Cosmetic Dental Artistry
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental health
At Crabtree Dental in Katy TX, we create beautiful smiles with cosmetic dentistry every day of the week. It’s been said that cosmetic dentistry is part science and part art. That’s a pretty good definition for what we do. More to the point, though, is that we use sound dental techniques to bring positive changes…
Why You Should Take Snoring Seriously
Snoring isn’t just an annoyance. It may be a symptom of sleep apnea, a sleep disorder that can have significant health consequences. We treat snoring and sleep apnea at Crabtree Dental in Katy. What is Snoring? Snoring is caused by an an obstruction that restricts the flow of air in the throat. The obstruction can…
Missing Teeth? Don’t Miss Out On A Beautiful Smile
If you have missing spaces in your smile due to cavities, injury or any other reason, there is hope. If your existing teeth are stained, decayed, or broken, there is hope. If your teeth have always been misshapen, or crooked, there is hope. Cosmetic dentistry from Crabtree Dental in Katy can fix all of those…
