Brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day is something we stress to all of our patients, at Crabtree Dental in Katy. Coupled with twice-a-year checkups with the dentist, it’s the best way to maintain healthy teeth and gums, and your beautiful smile. A good dental hygiene routine, something you do every single day without…
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Clean Teeth, Happy Mouth
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At Crabtree Dental in Katy TX, good dental health means having healthy teeth and gums. Maintaining it is something that you have to work at every day. It can be a real balancing act: using the right oral care products, your personal oral care habits, and seeing the dentist twice a year. Your dental health…
Cosmetic Dentistry vs. General Dentistry
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, General dentistry
This article from Crabtree Dental in Katy TX describes the differences between general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry. General dentists are dedicated to preventing and treating oral diseases such as cavities and gum disease. When a problem is diagnosed, like a cavity between two teeth, a general dentist will establish the best way to restore it.…
5 Critical Oral Cancer Facts
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
At Crabtree Dental we urge people to come in twice a year for a dental examination and cleaning. If you skip semiannual dental checkups because you don’t believe you have any tooth decay, perhaps getting an oral cancer screening is a more compelling reason to see your dentist regularly. In the last few decades, lung and…
Is It Growing In Your Mouth?
Categories: Dental health, Oral Hygiene
Believe it or not plaque can rear its ugly head in any mouth – even yours – no matter how meticulous you try to be. If you have deep grooves, watch out. If you have a receding gum line, watch out. If you are a candy-loving Katy resident with the proverbial sweet tooth, watch out.…
Into The Thick Of It, The Skinny On Toothpaste
This article from Crabtree Dental in Katy answers some common questions about toothpaste. Why does toothpaste seem gritty? The abrasive aspect of toothpaste is to assist in removing dental plaque and food from the surface of teeth. Forceful brushing becomes unnecessary when the abrasives in the toothpaste can snag the mouth’s lingering bits of food and…
How Is Snoring Different From Sleep Apnea?
Categories: Sleep apnea
It’s estimated that 50% of people snore at some point during their life. It can be a sign of sleep apnea, a more serious, but also common condition. Both are treatable at Crabtree Dental in Katy. Snoring and sleep apnea are one and the same, but they are related. Many individuals who snore also have sleep…
It’s Not About Vanity
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Many people seem to have it all together with bright eyes and great smiles. At Crabtree Dental in Katy, we want you to be on the same footing as your friends, colleagues and customers. With cosmetic dentistry, you can get a sensational smile that makes you stand out in any crowd. Wanting to look and…
Bad Breath Is No Fun
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
This post from Crabtree Dental in Katy is about an unpleasant subject we all deal with at one time or another: bad breath. Imagine you are starting a new job and are going to speak with your new boss for the first time. Confidence is key to your success. As you reach out to shake…
Oral Cancer: Early Diagnosis Makes A Big Difference
Categories: General dentistry, Preventive dentistry
At Crabtree Dental in Katy TX, every checkup includes an examination for signs of oral cancer. Is our dentist being overly-cautious? In a word, no. When it comes to oral cancer statistics, two numbers are key: 40% and 90%. 40% of those who receive a late-stage diagnosis die within five years. However, the survival rate for…
