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By Dr. Sindy Fondren 19 Aug, 2018

Invisalign has been the “invisible” way to straighten your teeth since 1997. Straightening teeth not only gives you a dynamite smile, but plays an important role in your dental and oral health. Straight teeth provide better chewing efficiency, which can improve digestion. They also provide a strong, straight bite, minimizing the risk of problems with the jaw joints. Crooked teeth are more difficult to clean around, which could increase your chances of gum disease and tooth decay. In addition, straight teeth improve confidence and psychological health.

For more than a century, metal braces were the treatment of choice. Today, however, many people are self-conscious about the appearance of metal or seek a more comfortable alternative. Although traditional braces remain popular, Invisalign offers another choice. Here are 5 major benefits of Invisalign.

By Dr. Sindy Fondren 06 Mar, 2018
It has been common knowledge for a long time that what you eat has a dramatic impact on your overall health and well-being. This is just as true for your dental health as it is for the rest of your body. Living on a sugary, fast-food diet can increase your risk for tooth decay, and cause gum disease to progress more rapidly. Yet there is no need to embark on an extreme diet. Like anything else in life, moderation is the key to success.
By Dr. Sindy Fondren 06 Mar, 2018

A common myth is that a growing baby depletes calcium from its mother’s teeth, causing one tooth to be lost per pregnancy. In reality, you will experience dramatic changes in all aspects of your physical health including your dental health, but there is no reason that pregnancy should wreak havoc on your mouth. Knowing what to expect and planning accordingly is the best way to ensure that you retain good oral health throughout your pregnancy.

By Dr. Sindy F. 10 Jan, 2018

We are in the middle of the digital revolution, and groundbreaking new technology is enhancing every aspect of our daily lives. Dentistry is no exception, blending the best tried and true techniques of the past with the most exciting and game changing new methods of today. Here are just a few of the biggest ways that digital technology has transformed dentistry in the past several years.

By Dr. Sindy F. 09 Jan, 2018
Dental crowns are an incredibly popular and useful tool in dentistry. A crown can hold together a very decayed or partially cracked tooth, restore a broken tooth, cover a large filling, or hide a misshapen or otherwise unattractive tooth. Crowns are generally considered durable and long lasting, and are an excellent alternative to tooth extraction in many cases. However, like any other dental solution, crowns have their own unique pros and cons.
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