Magnolia Family Dentistry of Austin Blog

After a long week, you just want to collapse on the couch, settle in with a tasty treat, and binge-watch your favorite shows. Modern streaming services certainly do make it easy to relax and unwind! Unfortunately, not all comfort snacks are created equal.

If binge-watching sessions make you crave crunchy munchies, keep reading. You’ll want to know how they could be affecting your oral health.

If you’re a smoker and are considering replacing missing teeth with dental implants, you may be wondering how those cigarettes will affect your treatment. You may have already been told by your dentist that you should quit smoking prior to your procedure. But why is it so important to stop, and will you ever be able to start again? Here’s what you need to know about the dangerous effects of smoking on your new dental implants.

You’re ready to fill in the gaps in your teeth and restore your smile, but with so many options to choose from, it can be difficult to know what’s best for you. Maybe you’ve read about partial dentures and dental bridges but still aren’t sure what to do. Luckily, you’ve come to the right place! In this guide, we’ll break down the differences in each treatment and help you decide which method better suits your needs.

Are you tired of seeing flaws like chipped, cracked, stained, or somewhat overcrowded teeth when you look in the mirror? Such aesthetic issues in your grin can impact your appearance and dental health.

Thankfully, your dentist can provide one or several services to completely makeover your smile to boost your confidence and your oral condition. If you’re on the fence about moving forward with elective procedures, continue reading to learn more about 3 popular treatments to discuss with your dentist at your cosmetic consultation appointment!

Dental anxiety is a very real problem for millions of people around the world. So much so that sedation dentistry is becoming more and more commonplace here in America. But in addition to offering sedation options to their patients, many dentists have gone a step further to ensure that their office is a peaceful, calming environment.

Here are some ways your dentist is using color and art to help keep you feeling safe and relaxed during your dental appointment.

Experts (including your dentist) recommend that you visit your dentist twice a year for your regular, biannual dental exam and cleaning. But despite these guidelines, many patients simply don’t go as often as they should. Unfortunately, there are many reasons why people skip their routine oral health checkups, but here’s why you shouldn’t let these common excuses keep you from safeguarding your smile!

Did you know that people with dental problems are more likely to feel depressed or avoid social interactions because they’re worried about how others might perceive them? Aesthetic issues like chips, cracks, discoloration, or gapped or misaligned teeth can even leave you feeling so self-conscious that you avoid speaking or smiling authentically.

Thankfully, your dentist can boost your confidence with one or several cosmetic services to enhance your appearance. Not only can this boost your mood, but it can also positively affect your general well-being. Continue reading to learn three ways that smiling can improve your health!

Though braces are most commonly associated with teenagers, plenty of adults would like to straighten out crooked teeth! Not everyone has the same access to orthodontic care, so some individuals “missed their chance” to correct their smiles in high school. Others may have once had a perfect dental alignment, only to have a few pearly whites shift as they grew.

Fortunately, Invisalign clear aligners can reposition your alignment, even if your high school years are far behind you! Keep reading to learn how this orthodontic treatment could be the perfect straightening solution for you.

Did you know that gum disease is the number one leading cause of tooth loss in adults? Unfortunately, the early stages are also notoriously hard to detect. You might not even know that you have a problem until it progresses to more advanced stages because that’s when symptoms become more noticeable. For example, you might have darkened or inflamed gums or notice them receding away from your teeth.

Thankfully, scaling and root planing can halt this dangerous disease in its tracks. However, if you’re unfamiliar with this procedure, it’s natural to have questions. One common inquiry many patients have is about how much it costs. Keep reading to learn more about it!

If your dentist recommends a root canal retreatment, you probably remember what to expect from the first time you underwent this process. While you know to anticipate no pain during the procedure and only a mildly stressful recovery period afterward, you may be wondering why your tooth needs another root canal if it’s already had one before. Here’s why root canal retreatment can be necessary to keep you healthy.