Oral cancer diagnosis is on the rise with an estimated 51,540 new cases expected in 2018. At our dental office in Woodway, we understand how serious this life threatening disease is. In fact, the American Cancer Society projects that over 10,000 people in the United States will die from it this year. However, while oral… Read More
We all know that calcium is an important ingredient when it comes to building and keeping strong bones. But your skeleton isn’t the only thing that relies on calcium. The truth is, each one of our teeth is made up of 70% calcium! That makes this mineral essential for a lifetime of good oral health…. Read More
What we put into our bodies can certainly affect how we feel and how healthy we are. But eating the right foods to fuel your body goes beyond enhancing overall health. During this National Nutrition Month, your Woodway dentist wants to let all of our patients know how proper nutrition can also benefit your oral… Read More
The team at our dental office in Woodway is committed to providing our neighbors with top-notch dental care so that each and every patient not only has a healthy smile, but a beautiful one too. However, there are some members of our community whose dental health is often overlooked…we’re talking about our beloved pets. And… Read More
When you think about your oral health, you may only consider your teeth. But the bigger truth is that your oral health has a direct link to your overall health and even heart disease. As we begin the annual February celebration of American Heart Health Month, the team at our Woodway dental office has a… Read More
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a general dentist? Is it having a cavity filled? Is it having crowns applied? Perhaps it is going through a routine cleaning, or maybe even something like having a root canal. The truth is that preventative and general dentistry treatments encompass all… Read More
If you have lost some teeth, or you are about to, the feelings of anxiety that you experience are understandable. At the same time, you are not alone. Millions of people around the world are in the exact same position that you find yourself in right now. What you need to know is that there… Read More
Root canal…is it possible for two words to create more upset, fear or worry? This reputation is unfair, though, and Corbet Locke, DDS in Waco, TX wants patients to know why. In fact, he wants a candidate for root canal therapy to be relieved that this is a treatment option available. Let’s delve into that… Read More
It is true that not all dental treatments are a good solution for all dental issues. However, if there is an optimal solution for a long list of problems, dental crowns would probably fit the bill. Corbet Locke, DDS in Waco, TX is dedicated to patient education, and because of that, wants all patients to… Read More
Losing even a single adult tooth can lead to many dental issues. This is why it is so important to consider implant dentistry as soon as you lose a single tooth. Naturally, this makes many wonder if they are a candidate for dental implants. Corbet Locke, DDS in Waco, TX is a dental implants specialist… Read More