Did you know that tartar (a hardened form of plaque) cannot be removed from teeth with a toothbrush and floss? This stubborn substance will form on teeth if plaque is allowed to linger for 48 hours. That means that one small mistake in your homecare can result in bacteria that are permanently attached to your… Read More
Wearing a dental nightguard may be one of the most important things you can do for your oral health if you have a teeth grinding (bruxism) habit. Bruxism can cause a number of problems by weakening your teeth and straining your jaw. For example, when teeth are forced to grind against one another, they can lose enamel, a… Read More
Hopefully, you can take pride in the fact that you diligently brush and floss your teeth every day, and visit your Waco dentist at least once every six months for a routine dental checkup and cleaning. By adhering to the simple rules of good dental hygiene, you can help ensure that your teeth and gums… Read More
Waco Dentist: Important Facts About Gum Disease You may recognize gingivitis and gum disease from their stints in mouthwash commercials, or from your dentist’s warnings to carefully brush and floss your teeth every day. However, unless you’ve specifically dealt with gum disease, you may not be aware of how serious a problem the condition can… Read More
An untreated cavity can quickly turn into a very serious problem for the tooth in question. If the bacteria responsible for the cavity reach the tooth’s innermost layer called the pulp, it can become infected, putting the tooth in peril of dying or falling out. There is, however, a treatment that can preserve the tooth,… Read More
Do you have a toothache? Would you like to know the cause? Consult the following list from your Waco TX dentist, Dr. Corbet Locke, and see if you can find the cause of your toothache.
How do you feel about your teeth? If you are unhappy with the way they look, what is stopping you from seeking cosmetic treatment? If you are holding back because you believe the process will require a lot of time and work, you may be interested to know that porcelain veneers can transform your smile… Read More
The goal of homecare is to keep teeth free of decay and to keep the gums healthy. Unfortunately, despite our best intentions, tooth decay sometimes wins, resulting in a cavity. Thankfully, however, a tooth with a cavity can be restored with a dental filling. But did you know that there are two types of dental… Read More
We’ve all heard that sugar can rot our teeth. But how exactly does sugar contribute to tooth decay? What is it about that delicious sweetener that is so devastating to teeth? Your Waco dentist, Dr. Corbet Locke, has the answer. Read below as he explains how sugar feeds the process of tooth decay.
Although enamel is incredibly strong, time and the forces of teeth grinding (bruxism) can wear it down. Eventually, teeth can become structurally weakened to the point that they suffer serious damage. Such damage occurs as a crack, a chip, or even a break and often requires the placement of a dental crown to reinforce the… Read More