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Gum Disease Awareness Month
February is National Gum Disease Awareness Month. But, at the Center for Implant and General Dentistry, we want you to be aware of your risk for gum disease (periodontitis) all year round. So what is Gum Disease exactly? It is a serious infection of the tissues around your teeth. Many people may be familiar with…
Read MoreNational Toothache Day
It’s one of the worst feelings in the world. You are just going about your day and then all of a sudden…a toothache! Lucky for you we are here no matter the time of day to help you with all your tooth aches and pains. Because usually they never come at a convenient time. Toothaches…
Read MoreWhy are Regular Dental Checkups Important?
When was the last time you had your regular dental checkup right here in Lindale? If you are having to scroll back through your calendar longer than 6-7 months ago, then it is time for you to come in and see us. But why do we stress your semi-annual dental checkup so much to you…
Read MoreNew Year New Smile
A new year and a new you. That is usually the motto everyone hears in Lindale this time of year. We all like to make resolutions to try to make ourselves a little better when a new year comes around. But have you thought of making any resolutions when it comes to your dental health?…
Read MoreGive Yourself the Gift of Dental Implants this Holiday
You Don’t Have to Live With Tooth Loss There are distinct advantages to living in the modern world. One of these, from the dental perspective, is the ability to live without the stigma and challenges of tooth loss. According to the Periodontic Association of America, roughly 175 million people, of all ages, have lost one…
Read MoreMaintaining a Healthy Holiday Smile
It’s not easy to stay healthy during the holidays. Sweets seem to appear everywhere you go, and with all of the present-wrapping and card-writing, there’s not much time to devote to you and your family’s health and well-being. Luckily in our youth we were blessed with Hermey the Elf, best known for his adventures with…
Read More5 Steps to a Healthier Thanksgiving
This year are you thankful for that beautiful smile of yours? If not, you certainly should be. This Thanksgiving we’d like to take a moment to share some teeth-safe Thanksgiving habits to help you keep on smiling well into the new year. Thanksgiving Tip #1: Skip the sugar Whether it’s pumpkin pie or a marshmallow-topped…
Read MoreHow Dental Health Affects your Overall Health
A healthy smile just makes life better. A happy smile improves social interactions, communication and the ability to perform well in work and school. Those, of course, aren’t the only reasons to maintain great oral health though. The National Academy of Medicine reports that oral health is connected to good overall health and oral diseases…
Read MoreOral Health and Halloween
Watch out! It’s almost Halloween! Temporary Halloween stores are springing up, yards are decorated with ghoulish décor, and our day of sugar coated indulgence without guilt is almost here. Everywhere you look, there’s your favorite candy or chocolate wrapped in scary yet appealing packaging, always tempering you to grab another. As delicious as that candy…
Read MoreIs it Safe to See the Dentist During Covid-19?
The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the ways we live and work – injecting it with fear along the way. With our day-to-day tasks modified and health concerns at an all-time high, many are wondering, “is it safe to go to the dentist during COVID-19?”. We at The Center for Implant and General Dentistry understand. We…
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