Tooth decay is the single most common dental issue there is. Brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day goes a long way toward preventing it. That’s something we stress to all of our patients, at Vaca and Kirby in Longview TX! Cavities form when acids in the mouth attack the enamel and dentin of …
If you are not happy with your smile, we invite you to examine a complete smile makeover. 1. Look and feel younger. 2. Improve your oral health. 3. Increase your confidence. 4. Smile all the time! Hello, I am Dr. Kirby. Welcome to my dental blog. I serve my patients at Vaca & Kirby Dental …
Sleep apnea is a serious medical condition that can have a dramatic effect on your health and wellbeing. If left untreated, sleep apnea can cause problems with your breathing and your cardiovascular system. Fortunately, there are treatments available to help manage the symptoms of this disorder. Here at SLEEPwell in Longview, TX, we specialize in …
At Vaca and Kirby in Longview TX, we are committed to the dental health of each one of our patients. We want everyone who settles into one of our chairs to have a good experience. But just as important, we want our work to result in healthy teeth and gums that last a lifetime. That …
This message from Vaca and Kirby in Longview TX focuses on a very serious issue: oral cancer. Oral cancer claims tens of thousands of lives each year, which is why we offer oral cancer screenings at each checkup. Early detection can make all the difference! At home, you can pay attention for any of the …
In this post from Vaca and Kirby in Longview TX, we begin with something we’d classify as Murphy’s Law. You leave the house on a pressing errand, looking completely disheveled. Inevitably, you bump into someone you know. How do you feel in your ill-fitting sweatpants and stained T-shirt? Attractive clothing, well-groomed hair, and a fit …
We at SLEEPwell in Longview TX may be able even be able to treat conditions that you may not think of as dental problems. It’s a relatively new branch of dentistry that treats sleep apnea and other sleep-related breathing problems. Don’t confuse dental sleep medicine with dental sedation or sleep dentistry. Dental sleep medicine treats …
Maintaining healthy teeth is an important concern to us at Vaca and Kirby in Longview TX. We want all of our patients to enjoy healthy teeth and gums. Keeping your teeth healthy requires thorough brushing and flossing, every single day. Regular cleanings and checkups are also necessary for preventing cavities and maintaining good dental health. …
At Vaca & Kirby Dental in Longview TX, we provide advanced cosmetic dentistry. That means we repair all types of smile flaws. Overlapping teeth are fairly common. And while many individuals don’t mind a slight overlap, others feel self-conscious and would like it fixed. What causes teeth to overlap? Genetics or thumb-sucking as a toddler …
Bad breath is no fun at all, but there are things you can do to combat it. If bad breath is an issue for you or a loved one, talk to us about it at Vaca and Kirby in Longview TX. Common, garden-variety bad breath is caused by the things we eat and drink. Food …
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