Why Dry Mouth Can Be More Than Just Annoying
Envato image search: dry mouth woman drinking water, dental patient consultation, dentist talking to patient Dry mouth may seem like a small inconvenience, but it can affect your comfort, breath, and oral health. Saliva plays an important role in protecting your teeth and gums. When your mouth does not make enough saliva, everyday things like […]
What Causes Bad Breath and When Should You See a Dentist?
Bad breath happens to almost everyone at some point. Morning breath, strong foods, coffee, and dehydration can all leave your mouth feeling less than fresh. But when bad breath keeps coming back, it may be a sign that something else is going on. Persistent bad breath can be frustrating and embarrassing, but it is also […]
How Pickles Could Help Your Oral Health
We’ve always been told that anytime you eat food residue builds up as plaque and, as a result, we have to brush our teeth and floss to prevent the plaque from becoming tartar which can lead to cavities. But what if there was another way to help prevent cavities? One that doesn’t require toothpaste or […]
#SpreadYourSmile
With all that’s going on within the city, we believe that it’s important to stick together as a community. Our #SpreadYourSmile campaign was created to do just that. It’s as simple as doing something nice for a stranger, checking in on your elderly neighbor or smiling to impact those who may need it most. By […]
Meet Abby, Dental Hygienist
Wurzbach Parkway Family Dental is a locally owned and operated dentistry with state-of-the-art technology providing customers with shorter wait times, better results and long-lasting solutions. Get to know Abby, our dental hygienist, who works diligently to provide the best dental care for our patients. Abigail Borges de Beairsto Role: Dental Hygienist Background: Background in Dentistry […]
4 Things to Avoid After Teeth Whitening
Whitening your teeth is a simple way to feel more confident about your smile. However, after treatment, it’s important to avoid ingesting these four things so your white smile can be brighter longer. 1. Sugar You should avoid any sweet treats post your teeth-whitening. Sugar can potentially cause tooth irritation and produce staining, so we […]
Meet Kathleen, our Practice Administrator
Wurzbach Parkway Family Dental is a locally owned and operated dentistry with state-of-the-art technology providing customers with shorter wait times, better results and long-lasting solutions. Get to know Kathleen, our practice administrator, who works diligently to provide the best customer service. Kathleen Fonseca Role: Practice Administrator Background: Many years of experience in several industries (Financial, […]
The 5 Mistakes You’re Making While Brushing Your Teeth
Brushing your teeth is a basic step in growing up and living a healthy hygienic lifestyle. Although it seems fairly simple, brushing your teeth correctly is a complex strategy of making sure to clean every part of your gums and teeth. Mistake #1: Using a Retired Toothbrush On average, a toothbrush can only maintain its […]
Making The Switch From Manual To Electric Toothbrushes
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 job, which is where this debate comes in – is using an electric toothbrush better than using a standard manual toothbrush? […]
Robby’s Story: Achieving Dreams & Starting New Chapters
The big day was coming and Robby knew he had to make a good impression! He had been pursuing his graduate degree at UTSA for several years and it was finally time to walk across the stage and more importantly to start his career! Ever since middle school, he had a dream of gifting himself […]