Oral Hygiene

We’ve been told many times that brushing your teeth and flossing daily are critical for having healthy teeth, but did you know that the foods you eat play a role?     Carrots   Not only does [...]

Consuming apple cider vinegar has become a popular health trend over the years, and research implies that it may have several health benefits. Studies suggest that vinegars, including apple cider [...]

Here at Wurzbach Parkway Family Dental, we always encourage our patients to ditch the soda and sugary drinks. Not only are they bad for your general health, but they are also bad for your oral [...]

What is Oil Pulling? To put it quite simply, oil pulling is the procedure of swishing a oil around your mouth for several minutes at a time before spitting it out. Many believe that this is an [...]

Your cigarettes are holding you back and putting your teeth at risk. We know you’re thinking, “You’re a dentist! My smoking has nothing to do with my teeth.” But Wurzbach Parkway Family Dental [...]

Being told you have a cavity may feel like it’s just part of an unlucky day. But did you know that cavities really don’t happen at random? It all starts with determining your cavity risk. Know [...]

For years, people have believed that fluoride is too dangerous for children. Many parents passed on fluoride-based toothpaste in favor of “training” toothpastes for their kids. Current [...]

Being “long in the teeth” takes on an entirely new meaning when you’re the one seeing “long teeth” in the bathroom mirror. Why is this happening? Is there any way to shorten your teeth? Wurzbach [...]

Think back to the last time you walked into a convenience store and made your way to the drink fridge. You probably debated between two or three options, before finally choosing your drink. How [...]

Some people don’t know what halitosis is, but the truth is they probably know someone who has it. In fact, according to the American Dental Association, about 50% of American adults have had bad [...]