Lemonade stands, swimming pools, and no school! Now that we’re older, the summer doesn’t affect our lives so dramatically. Yet, some of that summer magic lingers on. Here are some great tips for taking advantage of the summer months, even when you are done with school.

Visit an amusement park. Astroworld isn’t open anymore, but Six Flags in Dallas and Fiesta Texas are both open every day in the summer months.
Host a summer-themed party. You could hold a luau or just grill out with some friends.
Go to a baseball game. The Rangers and the Astros are soon to be division rivals, but for now you can drive to watch either an American League or a National League almost any time. And don’t forget our local club team, the Brazos Valley Bombers. Their opening day is only weeks away!
Beat the heat by taking a mini-vacation somewhere cooler. Or just head to the beach, if you prefer the sun.

No matter how bright the sun gets, a brilliant smile will still light up a room. Get your summer smile ready to go by calling us today and setting up an appointment. You can reach us at (979) 846-6515.

A more serious set of fears becomes apparent when we really dig deep at the human condition. All of us, at some level, fear suffering, rejection, and death.

We can help you face TWO of these fears head-on with advances in Sedation dentistry. Your smile plays a crucial role in social interactions, and having a near-perfect smile gives you confidence and helps you overcome fear of rejection. Yet, fixing your smile brings up another common fear, that of suffering pain.

With Sedation Dentistry, this fear is put to rest as well. Listen to Chad’s story , and find out how you can overcome your fears! Contact us at (979) 846-6515 to learn more about this revolutionary approach.

Some people are gifted with this kind of look naturally. Others seek out artificial ways to effect a stronger jaw line or emphasize their cheekbones.

Now, if you have dentures or are thinking about getting them, one effective way to establish a memorable jaw line is to get Face Lift dentures. Using advances in neuromuscular dentistry, we can correct the caved-in look that can come from wearing dentures.

Call us at (979) 846-6515 to set up an appointment today!

According to the CDC, an “estimated 50-70 million US adults have sleep or wakefulness disorder.” While the National Sleep Foundation suggests that “adults need 7-9 hours” of sleep, the actual average is 1-2 hours below the required levels.

This is a problem because “persons experiencing sleep insufficiency are also more likely to suffer from chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, depression, and obesity, as well as from cancer, increased mortality, and reduced quality of life and productivity.” Not only does a lack of sleep lower your quality of life, but it can actually put life at risk!

There are many sources for this problem. One cause that we are increasingly becoming aware of is Sleep Apnea – a condition in which you comes out of deep sleep several times a night. Because of this, you don’t get enough REM sleep, which your body needs.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (or OSA) is the most common type of Apnea. OSA occurs often due to soft tissues collapsing to block free airflow. One treatment for OSA involves surgery to open up the airways. A less invasive solution is the CPAP machine (Continuous Positive Airway Passage). The patient wears a mask of some sort while sleeping which keeps his or her airways open with a continual flow of air.

I personally suffer from OSA, and I am constantly looking for the best treatments for myself and my patients. To learn more about CPAP machines, alternatives to CPAP machines (like Somnodent), and the symptoms of OSA, click here.

The good news is that taking care of your smile is easy! It simply takes developing good habits.

I found this quote online “Each day, the average person spends 8.5 hours sleeping, 1 hour eating, 7.2 minutes volunteering and only 50 seconds brushing their teeth. Set your alarm 2 minutes earlier and squeeze in some extra brush time. Dentists recommend 2-3 minutes.”

The amount of time we spend taking care of our smiles is disproportionate to the value of our smiles. Call us today at (979) 846-6515 to set up a visit to our office.