The days of false teeth and removable bridges are waning. In their place has risen the future of restorative dentistry: the dental implant. This marvelous dental miracle is as close as medicine has come to replacing a missing tooth with another living tooth. But just what is it that makes the dental implant special. Your… Read More
Is there something you don’t like about your smile? When you look in the mirror, does it catch your eye and hold it? Both small and large changes can make a major difference in the appearance of a smile. Thus there are many cosmetic procedures that work to improve the appearance of small and large… Read More
Can cosmetic dentistry make you live longer? It seems like a silly question. After all, you would expect preventive care or gum disease treatment to be the source of increased longevity. But there actually is research that hints at a connection between cosmetic dentistry and increased longevity. Your Waco dentist, Dr. Corbet Locke, explores this… Read More
The temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, is the joint that controls the opening and closing of your mouth. If you experience regular pain in your TMJ, you know this joint well, and you may be wondering what is causing that pain. If the pain is regular, there is a chance that you may have a TMJ… Read More
Did you know that two types of stains can afflict teeth? These stains differ by the part of the tooth that they affect. The two types are called intrinsic and extrinsic stains, and the causes of each differ. Here to discuss intrinsic and extrinsic stains is your Waco dentist, Dr. Corbet Locke.
Although a misshapen tooth is a relatively minor cosmetic problem, it can be the one thing standing between you and your ideal smile. Just remember that small changes can make a big difference. To complete these small changes, there are several cosmetic procedures available to give your teeth the perfect shape to complement your smile…. Read More
If you have a gap in your teeth, it may be the first thing you see when you smile into a mirror. Even if others are not as aware of it as you are, a gap in your teeth can affect your self-esteem. It’s simply not easy to smile if you don’t like your teeth,… Read More
If you experience pain, sensitivity, and a foul taste in your mouth, you may have developed a dental abscess. An abscess is an accumulation of pus within the teeth or gums, which develops from a bacterial infection. There are three types of dental abscess, named based on where each develops. Your Waco dentist, Dr. Corbet… Read More
February is National Heart Month, so we’re focusing on heart health to keep our patients informed and healthy. Cholesterol levels are a major indicator of heart health, so we’re asking “do you know your numbers?” Your Waco dentist, Dr. Corbet Locke, explains cholesterol and its role in heart health.
When you look into the mirror, are you happy with what you see? Are your teeth yellow, decayed, or crooked? If so, you may have stopped looking up when you’re near a mirror. Or maybe you’ve stopped smiling. If you have, chances are you’re not as happy as you could be. Research shows that the… Read More