Healthy teeth and gums are important no matter your age. At Crabtree Dental in Katy TX, we are committed to the dental health of our young patients, and are honored whenever parents demonstrate their trust by making us a part of their child’s wellness team. Kids need to learn proper dental care at an early…
Dental health
If Only I Had Taken Care Of My Teeth…
Brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day is something we stress to all of our patients, at Crabtree Dental in Katy TX. Coupled with twice-a-year checkups and cleanings, 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…
Think It’s Not Necessary To Replace Missing Back Teeth?
Sometimes when people lose a back tooth they wonder whether they should bother replacing it. After all, it doesn’t show when you smile and there are other teeth to do the chewing. Why not leave it be and save some money? Actually, there are several very good reasons to replace a back tooth with a…
We Love Patient Referrals!
At Crabtree Dental in Katy TX, many of our new patients come to us because a current patient recommended our practice. This is, of course, very flattering. It’s important to any dental practice to get new patients, but when they come to us because a current patient is so pleased with our care, it is…
Is The Humble Toothbrush Obsolete?
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,”…
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…
How Tooth Brushing Prevents Gum Disease
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
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…
Be Glad We Have X-Ray Vision
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…