Keeping a same-day emergency dentist’s contact information on hand is important. You never know when you’ll have a dental emergency. Here, we cover some of the most common reasons to visit a same-day emergency dentist. Remember that if you have a medical or dental and medical emergency overlap, always call your local emergency provider [...]
Gum disease or periodontal disease can cause serious dental complications if left untreated. Thankfully, if caught early enough, gum disease requires only simple, minimally invasive treatments. However, the longer you wait to see a dentist, the more likely you'll encounter complications like receding gum lines, loose teeth, or even bone loss. Here, we cover gum [...]
Dental care is important no matter how old you are, but it's doubly important in kids. Teaching kids how to care for their teeth is a gift that lasts their whole life. But, even if you're doing your best to care for your child's teeth, some common dental problems can impact kids of all ages. [...]
If you’re worried about a tooth infection, it’s time to make an appointment with your dentist. Tooth infections happen when bacteria get into the pulp of your teeth, causing painful swelling. Tooth infections can come from several sources, from decay to periodontal disease. If left untreated, tooth infections can cause the pulp of your teeth [...]
Scaling and root planing is a reasonably standard procedure for treating periodontal disease. However, this procedure can seem invasive at first glance. You may wonder if scaling and root planing are necessary for a dental treatment plan. Not only is scaling and root planing one of the top treatments for periodontal disease, but it [...]
Tooth extraction is often essential if you have a decaying or problematic tooth. A dentist will only offer an extraction if it is necessary or beneficial for your oral health. After an extraction, there are some things that you should and shouldn’t do to aid a quick and safe recovery. Some examples of [...]
Tis the season to be thankful. Thanksgiving Day is tomorrow and Bright Value Dental wants to know if you’re thankful for your oral health? If that answer is yes, we are thrilled. If the answer is no, then our dentists in Bellaire can definitely help you be able to say yes. HOW OUR BELLAIRE DENTAL [...]
Now that Halloween is behind us, we have another great feasting holiday closing in: Thanksgiving. It is time for eating tons of turkey, dressing, and desserts. Chances are your teeth are being hit pretty hard with simple sugars. Our dentists at Bright Value Dental want to ensure that your teeth remain healthy and strong. Now [...]
For as long as any of us here at Bright Value Dental can remember, Halloween has been a time of eating tons of candy. It is also a time when cavities can start taking for after all the sugar intake. The question is are your kids’ teeth prepared for the onslaught of chocolate, nougat, and [...]
Kids dentistry is a major key to our dental firm in the Bellaire and Sharpstown area. Studying teeth is very important, even at a young age. Our kids dentists love working in the field of pediatrics. It is a time to conduct thorough examinations of young teeth and begin the course of oral hygiene education. [...]