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,”…
Oral Hygiene
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…
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…
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…
Great Reasons to Floss Your Teeth
Flossing your teeth can be a bit of a chore, but it’s one of the most important things you can do to maintain your dental health. It’s no wonder the team at Crabtree Dental in Katy is constantly reminding our patients to brush and floss! Flossing is essential, You’ll never hear one of us say…
Is It Growing In Your Mouth?
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…
Terrific Tooth Tips From Crabtree Dental
At Crabtree Dental in Katy TX, we like to share useful information about dentistry to help each of our patients maintain dental health. So without further ado, here are some useful and terrific tooth tips. If you have kids and your municipal water supply does not have the recommended level of fluoride, talk to your…
Small Dental Annoyance Or Serious Problem?
In this Crabtree Chronicles post, we are going to talk about stomatitis. As your Katy dentist explains, stomatitis is the proper term for something very common: non-specific irritations found in the mouth. Stomatitis is ordinarily caused by cold sores, gum disease, or even from biting the inside of the mouth (ouch!). Any time the membranes…