by Signature Smiles Dentistry & Orthodontics | Oct 26, 2017 | Dental Care
The Fall Season means that it’s time for your little ones to dress up like ghouls, ghosts, monsters, and princesses and go trick-or-treating. This time of year is so fun for your little ghoulies, but it can also be hazardous for their oral health, and theirs too! Our...
by Signature Smiles Dentistry & Orthodontics | Sep 30, 2017 | Dental Care
Most people don’t have a problem with brushing their teeth morning and night, but many people think it’s ok to skip flossing. While brushing and flossing removes plaque from the front, back, and chewing surfaces of the teeth, flossing removes food particles and plaque...
by Signature Smiles Dentistry & Orthodontics | Sep 1, 2017 | Dental Care
Today, the toothbrush is a very appreciated, important aspect of dental hygiene and the health of your smile. But how did the toothbrush come to be? Before the toothbrush, how did people clean their teeth? Continue reading to explore the answers to these questions...
by Signature Smiles Dentistry & Orthodontics | Aug 31, 2017 | Dental Care
Can your oral health be improved with dentures? The answer is yes, because not only can they give you back the functionality that teeth can bring, but they can improve your self-esteem too. Dentures come in a wide assortment of styles, including partial dentures,...
by Signature Smiles Dentistry & Orthodontics | Aug 11, 2017 | Dental Care
Those who are missing one or more teeth may experience difficulty with chewing or speaking. A dental bridge in Bastrop or Pflugerville, is a great way to restore the beauty and functionality of your smile. A dental bridge replaces a missing tooth or teeth with...
by Signature Smiles Dentistry & Orthodontics | Jul 13, 2017 | Dental Care
The Tooth Fairy exists in many cultures and across many religions. But where did the Tooth Fairy come from? Our dentists and team are happy to shed some light on the subject. The legend of the Tooth Fairy has changed with time. However, legends and myths surrounding...
by Signature Smiles Dentistry & Orthodontics | Jul 7, 2017 | Dental Care
When a hard blow to the face carries enough force to knock a tooth out the damage to your mouth can often be severe. In some of these cases emergency treatment calls for extracting whatever remains of the tooth’s root before suturing your gums. After all the...
by Signature Smiles Dentistry & Orthodontics | Jun 29, 2017 | Dental Care
Dental fillings are made from safe dental materials to repair chips and small cavities. They are intended to restore a tooth’s basic function in your mouth for many years. Yet poor oral hygiene habits and failing to attend your routine dental checkup with your dentist...
by Signature Smiles Dentistry & Orthodontics | Jun 12, 2017 | Dental Care
Did you know that water flossers are considered so effective, that a few brands and products have even been given the American Dental Association’s Seal of Acceptance? Seek out water flossers that are ADA-approved to ensure that your mouth gets the true clean it...
by Signature Smiles Dentistry & Orthodontics | May 31, 2017 | Dental Care
If you ever had a toothache, then you know toothaches are no picnics. Avoiding them with proper oral health care habits like brushing and flossing is helpful, but sometimes things happen and toothaches need to be treated. To help you understand how to treat toothaches...