Oral Hygiene

Daily brushing is the first step in practicing good oral healthcare and preventing any unwanted oral health deficiencies. Of course, you always want to make sure that you have the right tool for [...]

The stress of everyday life is something that affects all of us from time to time, and it’s important to know that stress can affect your oral health. This can range from teeth grinding, [...]

With summer now over and children back in school, it’s important to ensure that their oral health needs are met. Why? Because a lack of oral health maintenance care can negatively impact [...]

A study conducted in Finland by Tampere University researchers suggests that good oral hygiene could prevent a stroke after finding traces of oral bacteria in the blood clots that caused [...]

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 [...]