Zoom Teeth Whitening Vs. Other Whitening Treatments
Picture this: you’ve just finished your morning coffee, and as you take a satisfied sip of water to rinse away the remnants, you catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror. Your teeth seem duller than they once were – perhaps it’s time for a whitening treatment. But with so many options available on the […]
How to Find the Best Kids’ Dentist
Countless studies conducted over the past few years have found that oral health is closely linked to overall health, so if you want your children to live long, healthy lives (and what parent doesn’t?), one of the most important contributions you can make to your children’s future is providing them with everything they need to […]
Does My Tooth Need A Crown After a Root Canal?
You just finished a root canal. You are out of pain and you are maybe thinking about waiting a while to return to your dentist for that crown. Well that could turn out to be the worst decision. Take a look at the video below and we will discuss why. You wanted to save your […]
What is a Dental Emergency?
It throbs. It aches. You haven’t got a good night’s sleep in a couple of days. You know the pain is coming from one of your teeth. Putting off a visit to the dentist is no longer an option. This could be a dental emergency. These emergencies can manifest themselves in so many ways from […]
Wisdom Teeth Removal Later in Life
Let’s get one myth debunked before we get started: you are too old to have your wisdom teeth pulled. With that being said, there is an ideal age and development of wisdom teeth in which to take them out. Ideally, the wisdom teeth are pulled when the individual is in their late teens or early […]
Open Weekends
Great news! North Austin Dentistry has decided to extend its hours to make itself more available to patients when they need it, including weekends. We understand that in today’s work environment, employers are becoming less flexible in allowing their employees the time to take care of themselves. This leaves very little time to get to […]
How Does Dental Insurance Work?
I am writing this blog post for one primary purpose: to help my patients understand how their insurance works, so there are fewer of those awkward financial conversations in dental offices everywhere. Let’s first get one thing out of the way before we discuss the nuances of insurance. One thing I want everyone to know […]
The Broken Tooth Gallery
We are living longer. There is no disputing that. With the constant and ever expanding advances in modern medicine, people are able to overcome many different illnesses and ailments that would have devastated entire populations 100 years ago. However, this blessing of being able to live to a ripe old age comes with one distinct […]