Preventive Dentistry

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Man pulling his lip down showing his gum without gum recession anymore
Preventive Dentistry

Main Causes of Gum Recession

Causes of Gum Recession Gum recession is a condition in which the gum tissue around the teeth wears away, exposing the roots of the teeth. Recession can occur gradually or suddenly, affecting one tooth or multiple teeth. Seeing a dentist as soon as possible is essential if you think you

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Preventive Dentistry

Loose Tooth? Simple Steps to Save Your Smile

  If you have loose teeth, it’s essential to take action to save your smile. At Austin Preventative Dentistry, we can help. We’re experts at diagnosing and treating dental problems and are here to help you keep your teeth healthy and strong. Loose Tooth Statistics Statistics show that loose teeth

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Daily Health Tips

What Can Cause Gum Pain?

What Causes Gum Pain? Gum pain can be intensely painful and is caused by a wide variety of things. Canker sores, for example, are extremely common and can be caused by anything from stress to a compromised immune system. At Toothbar, we concentrate our efforts on restoring your oral health

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Young adult woman gently brushing her teeth in front of the mirror
Daily Health Tips

Common Toothbrushing Mistakes and How to Fix Them

Tooth brushing and flossing are one-half of a two-prong preventative dental care. The other half is routine visits to the dentist. Toothbar’s Dental Spa provides Austin preventive dentistry as well as other dental care protocols.   Components of Preventive Dental Care Good oral hygiene is an essential part of preventative

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Man getting a cavities check up at the dentist
Cosmetic Dentist

Effects of Leaving Cavities Untreated

Issues Associated With Untreated Cavities Cavities are a form of tooth decay that presents tiny holes in the teeth. Cavities are common, especially in young children. The CDC reports that 52% of kids aged 6 to 8 had cavities in their primary teeth (baby teeth), and 90% of adults aged

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Preventive Dentistry

Why Dental Hygiene Is Important

Fear of going to the dentist is a common roadblock in the way to having healthy and beautiful teeth. But where does this fear come from? Well, there are many legitimate reasons for dreading a visit to the dentist. Many people are simply afraid of the expense. It’s true that

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Dentist opening patient's mouth showing a bleeding gum with a tooth abscess
Dental Spa

Can a Tooth Abscess Go Away on Its Own?

Tooth abscesses do not go away on their own. It is imperative to visit a dentist for treatment if you have any of the symptoms of a tooth abscess. If you are in the Austin, Texas area, seek Austin preventative dentistry with Toothbar, the Austin Dental Spa. What is a

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what happens if you wait too long to remove your wisdom teeth
Preventive Dentistry

What happens if you wait too long to remove your wisdom teeth?

The procedure to remove wisdom teeth is performed regularly across the nation. The American Dental Association reports wisdom teeth appear in the four corners of your mouth between the ages of 17 and 21. Deciding on wisdom teeth removal is completed based on the facts available to the dental experts

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Everything about Dental Caries
Preventive Dentistry

Everything about Dental Caries

Dental caries is the most common oral cavity disease in the world. It is caused by a process called demineralization, which causes changes to enamel, dentin, and cementum. Dentin is the hardest part of the tooth, and it serves as a support for the crowns and roots. The enamel is

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