This post from Crabtree Dental in Katy is about bad breath, also known as halitosis. While poor oral hygiene is the most common cause of halitosis, many elements can contribute to or intensify the condition. One of these is the lack of saliva or xerostomia. Saliva and Oral Health Saliva moistens the teeth and gums…
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Foaming At The Mouth: Are You Brushing Right?
In this post from Crabtree Dental in Katy, we explore some specifics about brushing your teeth. One key to getting the most out of your toothpaste is getting plenty of foam when brushing. Working up a good foam is brought about by pre-wetting the toothbrush, then brushing at a 45 degree angle. The foam aids…
Why You Should Take Snoring Seriously
Snoring isn’t just an annoyance. It may be a symptom of sleep apnea, a sleep disorder that can have significant health consequences. We treat snoring and sleep apnea at Crabtree Dental in Katy. What is Snoring? Snoring is caused by an an obstruction that restricts the flow of air in the throat. The obstruction can…
Great Reasons to Floss Your Teeth
Flossing your teeth can be a bit of a chore, but it’s one of the most important things you can do to maintain your dental health. It’s no wonder the team at Crabtree Dental in Katy is constantly reminding our patients to brush and floss! Flossing is essential, You’ll never hear one of us say…
Is Grandpa Smiling?
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
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
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
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
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
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…
Modern Dentistry In Katy With No Oxen Hooves
One of the important habits of good oral health is daily tooth brushing with an effective toothpaste. There is a wide variety of toothpastes available. At Crabtree Dental in Katy TX, we recommend you use one with fluoride and make sure it has the ADA seal. This ensures that the toothpaste has been tested, claims…
For A Healthier Smile, Stop Doing This
At Crabtree Dental in Katy TX, your dental health is our main concern. That’s why we want you to brush and floss after every meal, and see us twice a year for a cleaning and checkup. In addition, there are things you can do – or stop doing – that will help protect your teeth…
Three Reasons Not to Skip a Dental Checkup
Life gets busy. Sometimes it seems impossible to keep up with everything you “gotta do”. At Crabtree Dental in Katy TX, we understand that. But we encourage you to think twice before you cancel or postpone a dental checkup because you think it’s less important than the other twenty items on your to-do list. Twice-yearly…
