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…
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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…
Keep Teeth Healthy During Pregnancy
If you are pregnant, your oral health may be the last thing on your mind. However, many women experience an increase in dental problems during pregnancy. Today’s post from the dentist at Crabtree Dental in Katy TX contains essential information about oral health for expectant mothers, and those planning to become pregnant. We recommend having…
Missing Teeth and Dental Implants
It’s a deceptively simple idea: replace a missing tooth by attaching an artificial one directly to the patient’s jaw. It’s an idea that has been around for a thousand years or more, but in the last half century, it has become an exact science. Dental implants are one of the specialties offered at Crabtree Dental…
What Can The Dentist Do For You?
Hello, and welcome to the Crabtree Chronicles, the blog of Crabtree Dental in Katy TX. Our team of dentists works hard to keep the teeth and gums of each of our patients healthy. Teeth may seem like bone, but they are actually living structures. Inside that hard exterior is complex system of tissue. And the…
Small Dental Annoyance Or Serious Problem?
In this Crabtree Chronicles post, we are going to talk about stomatitis. As your Katy dentist explains, stomatitis is the proper term for something very common: non-specific irritations found in the mouth. Stomatitis is ordinarily caused by cold sores, gum disease, or even from biting the inside of the mouth (ouch!). Any time the membranes…
Why You Need A Local Dentist
Crabtree Dental in Katy TX is committed to its patients in the Houston metropolitan area. We offer comprehensive dental care and want to ensure each patient has excellent dental health. A Dentist Close to Home is Best If you live in the Katy area, it is wise to choose a local dentist for your family…
Debunking Dental Myths
Crabtree Dental in Katy not only provides general dentistry for our valued patients. We also like to deflate certain myths about dental health, such as the three that follow. All Sugar Is Equally Bad For Teeth We all know that sugar increases our risk of tooth decay, but some types are worse than others. Sugar-based…
Protect Those Nooks And Crannies with Dental Sealants
The team at Crabtree Dental in Katy is dedicated to the prevention of tooth decay, which is the foundation for a healthy and beautiful smile. Preventative dentistry – brushing, flossing, and regular dental cleanings with a dental hygienist – are indispensable for this. There are some places, however, where enamel damage can occur even with…
