How Tooth Brushing Prevents Gum Disease

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Why should everyone brush their teeth at least twice a day? At Crabtree Dental in Katy TX, we’re using this space to discuss why it is so important. The first, and most obvious benefit, is that brushing and flossing prevents tooth decay. It removes the food debris from teeth and clears away plaque, that filmy residue…

5 Ways To Floss Daily

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If you have tried to work daily flossing into your dental health routine but can’t seem to make it a habit, this post is for you. In this blog post from Crabtree Dental in Katy, we’ll give you a few ideas for unique times to floss, so you can keep your teeth and gums healthy.…

Is Grandpa Smiling?

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Here’s a question from Crabtree Dental in Katy: how are Americans doing when it comes to the dental health of the 65+ population? The Good News: The rate of decay in the elderly has decreased in the past thirty years. The Bad News: 25% of persons age 65+ have no remaining teeth Nearly 20% have…

5 Critical Oral Cancer Facts

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At Crabtree Dental we urge people to come in twice a year for a dental examination and cleaning.  If you skip semiannual dental checkups because you don’t believe you have any tooth decay, perhaps getting an oral cancer screening is a more compelling reason to see your dentist regularly. In the last few decades, lung and…

Bad Breath Is No Fun

Bad Breath Is No Fun For Katy Residents

This post from Crabtree Dental in Katy is about an unpleasant subject we all deal with at one time or another: bad breath. Imagine you are starting a new job and are going to speak with your new boss for the first time. Confidence is key to your success. As you reach out to shake…