In order to properly care for your smile, you need to clean it each and every day. Generally, brushing twice a day and flossing once a day can do the trick—but only if you have the right brushing and flossing techniques. To help you make sure you’re properly cleaning...
Factors to Consider When Shopping for a New Toothpaste
by Republic Dental & Orthodontics | Jan 10, 2017 | Dental Care
Brushing your teeth with a soft-bristled toothbrush is the most effective way of cleaning residual plaque and food particles from the surfaces of your teeth. Adding a toothpaste to the brush makes it more effective for the task. At the same time, there are some brands...
The Connection Between Enamel Erosion, Tooth Decay and Soda
by Republic Dental & Orthodontics | Dec 22, 2016 | Dental Care, Dental Hygiene
If you drink soda often, your smile is vulnerable to enamel erosion and tooth decay, which are two dental issues that can result in tooth sensitivity and tooth extraction if you’re not careful. So, it’s best to avoid these two problems as much as possible. You can do...
A Crown Needs Daily Care and Cleaning to Maximize Its Longevity
by Republic Dental & Orthodontics | Dec 12, 2016 | Dental Care
A dental crown in Pleasanton, TX, is a nearly perfect replica of the tooth enamel layer of a tooth that has suffered decay and damage. It is commonly cast out of materials like porcelain, gold or durable base metal alloys. While it is impervious to the ravages of...
Enjoy Thanksgiving With a Smile
by Republic Dental & Orthodontics | Nov 14, 2016 | Dental Care
As you prepare yourself for the master feast that hopefully is to come this Thanksgiving, the skilled team of dentists here at Republic Dental wish to remind you not to forget your oral health care needs. If you already have had the unfortunate accident of losing one...
Conquering Gum Disease – 4 Easy Steps to a Healthy Mouth
by Republic Dental & Orthodontics | Nov 8, 2016 | Dental Care, Oral Health
If you have gum disease, also referred to as gingivitis or periodontal disease, you are not alone. According the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost half of Americans 30 years-old or older have gum disease. If you are over 65, your risk for gum...
Tips of Oral Care
by Republic Dental & Orthodontics | Oct 21, 2016 | Dental Care, Oral Health
Oral care is vital this time of year. With Halloween approaching, why not keep up with your oral hygiene? Keeping up with your oral care is vital to fight off cavities and gum disease. To remind you and your family the basic of oral care, our team has provided a list...
Mouth Guards and Sports
by Republic Dental & Orthodontics | Sep 20, 2016 | Dental Care
Ask any dentist, and they’ll say mouth guards are essential when playing sports. Why? Of all the oral injuries they see every year, 13 to 39% are sports-related. Furthermore, the National Youth Sports Foundation for Safety finds that athletes who fail to wear mouth...
How to Floss Effectively
by Republic Dental & Orthodontics | Sep 8, 2016 | Dental Care
There have been many articles posted online over the past several years claiming that there is little scientific backing to the practice of flossing. This has been incredibly unfortunate because those studies have been misrepresented by the internet’s love of...
How to Care for Your Smile in an Environmentally Friendly Way
by Republic Dental & Orthodontics | Jul 19, 2016 | Dental Care
Did you know that there are adjustments you can make to your oral hygiene routine that can help the environment? Well, it’s true! If you are interested in caring for the environment while caring for your teeth, then your dentist, Dr. Espino, and dental team recommend...