Yoga for Dental Professionals

Yoga for Dental Professionals

Yoga is an ancient practice that encompasses several physical, mental, and spiritual disciplines. Many people are familiar with some of the basic postures and breathing exercises. The aim is to focus the mind, achieve relaxation, and increase well-being. Many people assume that you have to be flexible to practice yoga, but this is not the…

Missing Teeth Should Be Replaced Soon After Loss with Dental Implants
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Missing Teeth Should Be Replaced Soon After Loss with Dental Implants

A missing tooth should be replaced soon after it is lost, if not immediately, with a dental implant.  There are several consequences to waiting too long to replace a missing tooth.  The consequences typically involve significant costs and potentially functional and/or esthetic compromises.  I’m going to focus on three of the biggest problems that can…

Guess who wants your wisdom tooth out_ The tooth in front of it.
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Guess who wants your wisdom tooth out? The tooth in front of it.

Patients sometimes say: “Why should I get my wisdom tooth out?  It doesn’t hurt.  I think I’ll just wait until it causes a problem.” There’s many patients that think this way that don’t realize two important things.  The first, of course, is Murphy’s Law, which states that wisdom teeth only bother you when you’re about…

Before Veneers, Consider Professional Teeth Whitening First
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Before Veneers, Consider Professional Teeth Whitening First

At my dental practice here in San Antonio, I have many discussions every week with patients about cosmetic dentistry. When a patient is considering veneers as a treatment option, I almost always say, “Let’s whiten your teeth first,”. Every case is different, of course, but professional teeth whitening before veneers has several benefits. No Veneers!…

Quick Tips if You Get a Tooth Knocked Out
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Quick Tips if You Get a Tooth Knocked Out

Sometimes teeth get knocked out. Maybe you said the wrong thing to the wrong person. It happens! Maybe you were playing sports without a mouthguard (a no-no) and your face caught an elbow. Maybe you learned the hard way that a few pieces left over after you assembled the family trampoline were actually pretty critical….

4 Reasons To Get Involved in Texas Young Professionals San Antonio Chapter
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4 Reasons To Get Involved in Texas Young Professionals San Antonio Chapter

1. Benefit Awesome Charities. Every month we select an extremely worthy charity and raise funds for them through donations from our members in the form of a raffle. Be The Match, Girls on the Run, First Book San Antonio, and the San Antonio Humane Society are just a few of the organizations we have raised…

Top 5 Excuses for Not Wearing Your Retainer
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Top 5 Excuses for Not Wearing Your Retainer

Most patients want straight teeth. For some, cosmetics is the issue. For many, improving function and increasing the chances that they will be able to keep their own teeth for a lifetime is a primary concern. Either way, more and more patients are finding that orthodontics/braces is an excellent option to meet their dental needs….

3 Reasons Adults Should Straighten Their Teeth, Especially Older Adults

3 Reasons Adults Should Straighten Their Teeth, Especially Older Adults

Have you ever thought about straightening your teeth? I ask this question to patients in my practice almost every single day during initial examinations.   I get the full spectrum of answers, as you might imagine. I find that the older the patient is, the less likely it is they have any interest in straightening their…