Most of us know that preventive dentistry is the best method for keeping our mouths healthy and beautiful, but maybe we don’t know why. When you understand why it’s important to brush, floss, and make regular dental visits, you’ll be more eager to take care of your oral health. At any given [...]
Fillings are common, and most people have had them as children. By the time we get older, getting a dental filling is a familiar experience for most of us. Though we’d like it to be less familiar, we’re comfortable and used to it. Dental crowns on the other hand are a [...]
If you have lost one or more teeth, it’s important to get them replaced. It’s not just that you’ll have a large, visible gap in your smile. Instead, you’re likely to experience teeth that drift and tilt. They’ll become less effective at chewing, and you might develop bite problems, including potentially temporomandibular joint disorders [...]
In Wichita Falls, oppressive heat is the norm all summer long, especially when a heat dome descends. With an average high near 100° F in July, you expect hot weather almost every day. Although it’s less common than in June, this hot weather can power severe thunderstorms and other dangerous weather. If you have [...]
Most of the health risks tied to hypertension, more casually known as high blood pressure, are serious. They include decreased libido or erectile dysfunction, lost vision due to glaucoma, decreased bone density, or depression or anxiety as a result of medications. Some of the medical problems that hypertension exposes you to do far worse [...]
