Gum disease can happen before you even notice, so it’s important to think about your gums before they have any problems. Here are 5 ways to improve gum health to keep your teeth and gums at their optimum strength and function. 1. Brushing Your Teeth Brushing after...
How Often Should You Get a Dental Cleaning?
by Port Lavaca Dentistry | May 3, 2021 | Dental Hygiene
If you brush and floss daily and do all the things your dentist tells you to do to take great care of your teeth at home, how often should you get a professional dental cleaning? This is a great question. Here’s what you should know about how often to get a dental...
What Type of Filling is Best?
by Port Lavaca Dentistry | Apr 1, 2021 | Cosmetic Dentistry
The news of a cavity or broken tooth is never welcome, but thanks to modern dental restoration, there’s a good chance that once your dentist fills it you may forget it was ever there. There are several different options for fillings. Each has its own pros and cons....
What You Need to Know About Dental Benefits
by Port Lavaca Dentistry | Mar 1, 2021 | Dental Health
If dental health is a priority for you, dental benefits are a good idea to consider. Dental benefits may help you maximize your options to care for your teeth while saving money at the same time. They can also help to take away some stress about the unknown. Let’s...
How to find a New Dentist
by Port Lavaca Dentistry | Feb 1, 2021 | Dental Health
Looking for a new dentist, whether it’s your first time visiting a dentist, you’ve moved to a new town or are just ready for a change, can feel overwhelming and confusing. Regardless of the reason for your search, it’s important to find a dentist that you can trust....
New Year’s Resolutions For Better Oral Health
by Port Lavaca Dentistry | Jan 1, 2021 | Oral Health
The excitement of a new year is upon us, the season of new starts and new goals. Many of us are thinking about which New Year’s resolutions to make. A new plan for exercise, healthy eating, self care, book reading or budget tops many people’s lists. Why not make a...
7 Ways to Avoid Cavities
by Port Lavaca Dentistry | Dec 1, 2020 | Dental Care
We all want to avoid cavities, but how? There are many steps you can take to keep your teeth healthy, bright and strong. Thankfully there are reliable and healthy ways to avoid cavities. Here are some ways you can avoid dental decay: 1. Regular Brushing Regular...
Dental Trauma: What to Do
by Port Lavaca Dentistry | Nov 2, 2020 | General Dentistry
Many don’t like to think about dental trauma, but like any other first aid, knowledge is power and a plan in place can make successful outcomes of dental trauma possible. So what happens if you experience some kind of dental trauma? What will you do? Be Ready Have...
What to Expect At A Dental Cleaning
by Port Lavaca Dentistry | Oct 1, 2020 | General Dentistry
Dental advice usually includes a reminder to keep up your dental cleanings every 6 months. This important twice yearly appointment may prevent other visits to your dental office. It can also be a relaxing catch up with your favorite dental staff members, capped off by...
Choosing the Right Toothbrush
by Port Lavaca Dentistry | Sep 1, 2020 | General Dentistry
Choosing the right toothbrush can seem daunting with all the options in the toothbrush aisle. But it is more simple than you think! Read on to learn how to choose the right toothbrush for you. Soft Bristles Are Best Although it may seem like hard bristles would clean...










