Braces do a lot to change the appearance of your smile, so are braces just cosmetic or can they be necessary? There are actually many practical and sometimes significant reasons to get braces. If you’re considering orthodontic treatment for yourself or your child,...
Periodontal disease is the inflammation and infection of the gum tissues that needlessly afflicts the oral health of millions of Americans each year. It often starts out as gingivitis. It occurs when plaque and residual food particles are not effectively removed...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
If you have braces, it’s best to keep your smile in tip-top shape by having a good oral hygiene routine. When you take great care of your teeth, you won’t need to worry about tooth decay, gum disease, or smile discoloration. So, to help you keep your teeth clean and...
Tooth decay is something to be fought—not accepted. It is a common yet dangerous dental problem that can cause extreme pain and discomfort if left untreated. So, it’s best to do everything you can to avoid this dental issue, and we recommend doing the following things...
Are you tired of toothaches, bad breath, and bleeding gums? If so, there are four things you can do to properly clean your smile and improve your oral health! Oral hygiene is extremely important when it comes to caring for your smile, and we strongly recommend doing...
