The Best & Worst Parts of Getting Dental Implants
The American Dental Association calls the development and use of implants, “one of the biggest advances in dentistry in the past 40 years”. When you lose a tooth and you need a replacement, dental implants are often considered the most discrete, natural-feeling option available. However, there’s no such thing as a free lunch. It’s important … Continue reading The Best & Worst Parts of Getting Dental Implants
How to Plan Tooth-Friendly Lunches, Despite School-Year Madness
Kids, parents, and dentists alike get excited about a new lunchbox and the delicious, nutritious meals it will hold each day – helping to replace the less desirable fast-food type school lunch with tooth-healthy food. But unfortunately, by the end of September, that wonderful new lunchbox has lost some of its shine. Even with the … Continue reading How to Plan Tooth-Friendly Lunches, Despite School-Year Madness
Your Dentist Can Fix That: Services You Didn’t Know We Offer
When you’ve got an aching tooth or lousy breath, you probably think to make an appointment with your dentist. However, at GPS Dental in San Antonio, we can handle much more than cavities and gingivitis. We’ve summed up some of the reasons we see our patients every day that have nothing to do with pulling … Continue reading Your Dentist Can Fix That: Services You Didn’t Know We Offer
Power Up Your Flossing with an Electric Flosser
One of the latest trends in dentistry is aimed at getting more people to floss regularly. Because most people cite the difficulty and the extra time flossing takes as their reason for skipping it, new products have emerged to make flossing easier and faster. Enter the electric flosser. Find out how to use this new … Continue reading Power Up Your Flossing with an Electric Flosser
Self Confidence & Your Smile
It’s no secret that confidence and smiling go hand in hand. The jury is still out on whether confident people naturally smile more, or if smiling actually causes a spike in confidence, but one always seems to follow the other! At GPS Dental, we know all about the power of a smile. We also know … Continue reading Self Confidence & Your Smile
Show Your Teeth Some Love: Gum Disease & Your Heart
Your mouth and your heart might be more connected than you think! We always stress the importance of oral hygiene at GPS Dental. Most of our patients don’t realize what their oral health means for the rest of their body. Since February is Dental Health Month, it seemed only fitting to explore what dental health … Continue reading Show Your Teeth Some Love: Gum Disease & Your Heart
14 Things to Give Your Valentine (Other Than a Cavity)
Did you know that Americans spend more than 1 billion dollars on candy each Valentine’s Day? Rather than spending money on chocolate and sugar, and the resulting cavities, GPS Dental has some suggestions for what you can give your Valentine this year. In honor of Dental Health Month, check out 14 ideas for your sweetheart … Continue reading 14 Things to Give Your Valentine (Other Than a Cavity)
Dental Implants – the Lasting Fix for Front Teeth
You’re in good company if you’re missing one or more of your natural teeth. Just under half of adults between the ages of 18 and 64 are missing at least one of their original teeth due to disease or trauma. While missing any of your teeth can hurt your self-esteem, this is especially true of … Continue reading Dental Implants – the Lasting Fix for Front Teeth
4 Dentist-Approved Snacks for Super Bowl 50
Super Bowl Sunday is almost here! Whether you’re cheering on the Denver Broncos or the Carolina Panthers, chances are you’ll be snacking. Of course, most people know sugary foods aren’t good for their teeth, but it can be difficult to replace those treats with something that won’t damage your teeth. To help you take care … Continue reading 4 Dentist-Approved Snacks for Super Bowl 50
Colds, Flus, and Cavities: Is Your Medicine Hurting Your Teeth?
Who knew that your most helpful medicines could be hurting you? Cold and flu season is upon us, bringing with it the season of cough drops and decongestants. At this time of the year, it’s important to remember that sugar and acids aren’t just hiding in your favorite foods. Cough syrups, inhalers, and other culprits … Continue reading Colds, Flus, and Cavities: Is Your Medicine Hurting Your Teeth?
