This time of year many patients find themselves susceptible to the common cold, fevers, and allergy attacks. However, a great number of people remain unaware that oral health plays an important role in determining health throughout the human body. Rinsing with mouthwash everyday can’t stop the common cold, but several other health issues link back… Read More
As a Waco cosmetic dentist, Dr. Corbet Locke values beautiful smiles. He knows that a white, bold smile, shared with total confidence, can impact a person’s social, romantic, and professional life. Studies support this belief. It’s no wonder that cosmetic dentistry is wildly popular. The most often requested cosmetic procedure is teeth whitening. Dr. Locke… Read More
Loved by many, green tea has many benefits to your health. In fact, Asian cultures have sworn by the beverage for over 4,000 years, believing it to hold special properties that help heal wounds and cure sickness. Although green tea is not a miracle cure for anything, modern science has proven ancient legend correct: green… Read More
If you’ve ever felt a sudden, sharp toothache while flying, you’ve experienced barodontalgia. Aviators refer to it as “flyer’s toothache,” while scuba divers call it “tooth squeeze.” It can also be described as a simple toothache. Whatever it’s called, barodontalgia refers to pain in the teeth caused by changes in air pressure. Those who’ve had… Read More
A dental emergency</span rel=”nofollow”></strong rel=”nofollow”> can happen at any time. Would you know what do about a loose wire on your teenager’s braces, or if someone were to fall and knock out a tooth? Here’s a quiz to test your knowledge of what to do in a dental emergency. Q1) True or false – If… Read More
Have you noticed small lines on the surface of your front teeth? These are called craze lines, and they’re relatively common, especially as we age. Q) What are craze lines? A) Craze lines are small, vertical cracks in your tooth enamel. Since they only affect the surface layer and don’t extend into the deeper dentin,… Read More
To whiten your teeth, custom teeth bleaching trays and laser teeth whitening provide beautiful results. However, if your dental imperfections are more extensive than tooth discoloration, Dr. Locke can give you a beautiful new smile with cosmetic bonding or porcelain veneers. Cosmetic Bonding If you have a chipped, slightly misaligned, or otherwise imperfect tooth that… Read More
October 12th is Farmers’ Day. If you wonder what that has to do with your oral health, keep in mind that the majority of what goes into your mouth was, at one point, the labor of a farmer somewhere. While parents, teachers, and other elders throughout our childhood instilled in us the importance of fruits… Read More
The Era of the “Metalmouth” Traditional, old-school braces were unattractive, but they were the only option for correcting crooked teeth or bite problems in Waco. Years ago, many a teenager was teased about his or her “metalmouth.” Adults needing orthodontic care often avoided it altogether because metal braces significantly altered appearance and made patients self-conscious… Read More
Among the earliest lessons we are taught is to brush and floss our teeth, which we later realize means consistently. These simple acts maintains a clean oral environment by preventing plaque and tartar from accumulating, dislodging lingering food debris, and removing minor stains from your teeth. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), toothpaste’s effectiveness… Read More