Ironically, while people are out-and-about shopping and celebrating the holiday season with different types of festivities, flu season has started as well. You don’t have to sit helplessly in fear of getting ill, though. Read on to learn 5 oral health-related flu season tips that can help you remain well and fight off unwanted germs.

Many San Antonio Spurs fans would be delighted to get 5 seconds of fame on the jumbotron during a game. However, if you are missing a tooth, you may feel extreme anxiety at being the center of attention. If you are one of the 120 million Americans that the American College of Prosthodontists estimates is missing at least one tooth, cosmetic dentistry can offer not only a way to improve your appearance but also contribute to a stronger sense of self-esteem. Here are 5 ways dental implants can help boost your self-confidence.

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Did you know that only 2.8% of people with PPO dental plans reach or exceed their plan’s annual minimum? That means the vast majority of Americans with dental insurance aren’t using their hard-earned benefits. Most plans will run out at the end of the year, so if you haven’t been to the dentist by then, you’re leaving money on the table. Read on to learn how to get the most out of your dental benefits and why it’s important from your local dentist.

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In the middle of cookouts, family vacations, and lazy days spent by the pool, it can be hard to start thinking about the coming school year. Even though summer is in full swing, however, the first day of school will be here before you know it – so it is time to start preparing the back to school list now. Colored pencils? Check! New lunchbox? Check! Dentist appointment?… Check? If making a trip to the dentist isn’t on your back-to-school list, it should be. Continue reading below to find out how a trip to the dentist this summer is about more than just a healthy smile – it is also about excelling in the classroom.

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Are you new to the area and need a new dentist in Shearer Hills? Maybe you are dissatisfied with your current one and would like to find a different dental practice? No matter the reason that has lead you to search for a new dentist, you have a difficult decision ahead of you. There are many excellent options in the area, but not all will meet your needs. To make the right choice for your smile, there are several factors to keep in mind when looking for a new dentist.
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As spring approaches and the sun begins to shine brighter, you look to leap forward with better oral health, which is why you’re on the hunt for the right dentist in Castle Hills to provide preventive dentistry. But the problem is that you’re not sure how to find him. You wonder, “Are there some simple steps that I can take to make a sound decision?” The answer is a resounding, ‘Yes!’ Continue reading to learn what they are.

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Hello, I’m your tongue. I’m always hanging around, providing the pleasure that you get from tasting all the beautiful flavors of food. However, I feel rejected at times. You put so much attention into brushing and flossing your teeth, but barely clean me. Now I have an abundance of bacteria on me. Your dentist says that you must start treating me with more care, or your entire oral health could be in jeopardy.

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It’s that time of the year again – the big UT San Antonio vs Texas State University rivalry football game. As you sit outside with your crew tailgating, you enjoy the crispness of a certain ice-cold beverage, and notice that one of your teeth seems to be unusually sensitive. You can’t get in to see your dentist on a Saturday, but you need some answers now. Read ahead to learn what may be the cause of your sensitivity.

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Imagine going on a date and having the time of your life. Your date is easy on the eyes, has a great personality, and you are both connecting well. But one thing makes you think twice about going on a second date: their breath! There’s nothing that can put a damper on a great conversation like bad breath.

If you want to feel confident in yourself and your oral health, your dentist created this week’s blog just for you. Here are 3 very helpful tips on how to avoid bad breath.

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