The most common times people brush their teeth are morning and night, either before or after breakfast, after dinner, or at bedtime. But sometimes hiccups in the schedule can knock you off a well-established routine. At Vaca and Kirby in Longview TX, we have some thoughts on that. Sometimes after dinner isn’t super cut and …
Life gets busy. Sometimes it seems impossible to keep up with all your responsibilities. At Vaca and Kirby in Longview TX, we understand that. But we encourage you to think twice before you cancel or postpone a dental checkup because you think it’s less important than the other twenty items on your to-do list. Twice-yearly …
In addition to cleanings and checkups, Vaca and Kirby in Longview TX likes to share useful information to help you stay on top of your dental health. So without further introduction, here are some terrific tooth tips: If you have kids and your municipal water supply does not have the recommended level of fluoride, talk …
Are you up on the latest cosmetic dentistry procedures offered at Vaca and Kirby in Longview TX? Take our quiz and find out! 1. This popular treatment uses a dental composite that resembles enamel. This composite is applied to the surface of the teeth, sculpted, and then hardened and polished. A. Veneers B. Flossing C. …
If your teeth have grown yellow and dull over the years, professional teeth whitening from Vaca and Kirby in Longview TX can restore the natural beauty of your smile, and take years off your appearance. Toothpaste Can’t Erase All Stains Tooth enamel, while one of the toughest substances in the body, is porous. Over time, …
When you suddenly have to juggling a lot of issues, some are bound to get dropped. Perhaps you are going through an intense family situation or have become the caregiver for an ailing parent. Perhaps you took on a second job or started night school to earn an advanced degree. Vaca and Kirby in Longview …
In this message from Vaca and Kirby in Longview TX, we remind you of the link between your dental health and your overall health. Scientists, dentists, and cardiologists have known for years that there is a connection between gum disease and heart problems. However, a recent study analyzed oral health habits and heart disease risk. …
Your teeth can last a lifetime. With a few daily precautions and regular checkups at Vaca and Kirby Dental in Longview TX, you’ll go a long way toward making sure they do. If you do any of the following, we recommend that you stop: Chewing sugared gum all day. Cavities, a sore jaw, or compromised …
Dental implants from Vaca and Kirby in Longview TX have many benefits, from restoring your ability to bite and chew to preventing the bone loss that occurs when a natural tooth and root are lost. Best of all, they restore your smile! Dental implants are sometimes referred to as “tooth implants,” because they are a …
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” When Benjamin Franklin said that he meant fire safety. But like all timeless quotes, it applies to many more aspects of modern life. At Vaca and Kirby in Longview TX, we apply it to dental health. Keeping your smile beautiful and healthy is done most …
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