What Causes Bleeding Gums?
Bleeding gums may be a precursor to more serious oral health complications. [...]
3 Good Reasons to Replace Ill-Fitting Dentures with Dental Implants
Even though more modern forms of smile restoration are available, 90 percent of the 23 million Americans with no teeth do have dentures. While dentures are a cost-effective and functional way to give you your smile back, dentures are not always the best-fitting solution for every individual. [...]
4 Changes You May See in Your Mouth During Pregnancy
You've found out that you have a huge reason to be smiling—congratulations! At Southern Oaks Dental Care, we're here to help you keep your healthy smile throughout your pregnancy. Here are a few changes you may see with your smile while you have a baby-in-progress.
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Can a Loose Tooth be Saved?
If you find yourself with a loose tooth, you may panic. However, a loose tooth does not mean it cannot be saved. In fact, modern dentistry has many techniques to solve the problem of a loose tooth. [...]
Is Soda Really Bad for Your Teeth?
Available in a multitude of flavors, soda is the go-to drink for a lot of Americans. [...]
Am I Healthy Enough For a Dental Implant?
Missing teeth can have a number of serious consequences to your oral health as well as your overall wellbeing. Dental implants are an excellent solution for treating this situation in many cases. Even so, not everyone is a good candidate for dental implants. [...]
Why You Shouldn't Wait if You Have a Dental Emergency
You may wonder when a dental issue constitutes an emergency. And is a dental concern so serious that it’s necessary to head to the dentist right away? You may want to put off dental care, but dental concerns tend to progress and worsen when they’re not treated. [...]
What Kind of Toothbrush is Best?
If you want to keep your gums and teeth healthy as well as the rest of your body, brush your teeth at least once or twice per day. [...]
Problems Potentially Corrected with Dental Veneers
Dental veneers are small onlays made of body-safe materials that get bonded to the surface of a tooth. [...]
Everything You Should Know About Dark Spots Around Your Gumline
While doing your usual routine with a toothbrush and floss, you spot an area around your gumline that looks darker than what it should be. Dark spots around your gum line can be a good reason to talk to your dentist, especially if those spots remain after you brush. [...]
Helping Your Teen Adjust to Their New Braces
Your teen needs braces to help align their teeth, but these dental implements can cause a little discomfort initially. If your teen is having a hard time, make sure you take a few minutes to try some things to help them out.
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3 Ways Smoking Is Really Bad for Your Smile
If you are part of the population that is still firing up a cigarette when you get the chance, you should know that quitting could be one of the best things you ever do for your oral health. [...]
Common Myths Associated with Dental Veneers Exposed
Slight imperfections, misshapen teeth, teeth that are too small, discoloration—all of these are examples of dental situations that can possibly be corrected with veneers. Veneers are onlays that are uniquely customized and shaped to slip over the surface of a tooth to change its overall appearance. [...]
4 Tips to Combat Dental Anxiety
Dental anxiety affects hundreds of thousands of Americans. There are many reasons why people might have dental anxiety. They may have fear of the unknown, fear of the motorized dental tools or simply be afraid of getting bad news from the dentists. [...]
Recognizing Gingivitis
Gingivitis is the non-destructive form of periodontal disease; however, left untreated, gingivitis can progress to the more serious form of the disease, periodontitis. Periodontitis can lead to tooth loss. [...]
3 Problems to Be Alert to with Your Smile as a Diabetic
In the United States alone, there are 29.1 million people who have been diagnosed with diabetes. Just as diabetes can affect your overall health, it can also affect the health of your mouth and smile. [...]
Wishing You Had White Teeth? Here's What You Should Know
If you're like most people, you realize the value of a white, bright smile — and you may be feeling self-conscious because your smile isn't as dazzling as you'd like it to be. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways available to those who'd like to have whiter teeth. [...]
How to Make Your Professional Teeth Whitening Results Last
To prolong the results of your professional teeth whitening, you may need to make a few adjustments to your routine. Due to the variation of people's lifestyles and body chemistry, it's difficult to predict exactly how long your whitening will last. [...]
The Benefits of Fluoride
You may have heard of fluoride as beneficial for your teeth — or even had a fluoride treatment at a dental cleaning. [...]
Tooth Enamel Loss
Everyday activities such as eating and drinking cause some degree of tooth enamel erosion at some point in nearly everyone's lifetime. [...]
Benefits of Dental Implants
Most people want a beautiful smile, but for a number of reasons, it's not always possible without a little help from cosmetic dentistry. [...]
Ways to Keep Your Gums Healthy
Everyone wants to have a gleaming smile with white, even teeth. But not everyone realizes that the best way to keep your smile intact is to take the best possible care of your gums. [...]
Causes of Tooth Pain
In most cases, tooth pain is caused by a problem with your teeth or your jaw, and the pain can go from a nagging, annoying pain to so excruciating it’s debilitating. Whenever you have tooth pain, it’s always a good idea to be checked out by your dentist. [...]
Cosmetic Dentistry FAQ
We want all our patients to have healthy teeth and gums and wonderful smiles. Cosmetic dentistry improves the appearance of your smile by whitening teeth, correcting overbites or crooked teeth, replacing missing teeth, or covering imperfections. We would be glad to answer any questions that you. [...]
The ABCs of Preventative Dentistry
What do you think of when you hear the words "preventative dentistry"? Do you think about how the brushing and flossing you do daily helps prevent cavities? [...]
What is preventive Dentistry?
Simply speaking, preventative dentistry involves being mindful of good oral hygiene practices to promote optimal tooth and gum health. The goal of preventative dentistry is to help prevent serious issues such as gum disease and tooth decay from occurring at some point in the future. [...]
Types of Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry is its own type of dentistry, separate from general dentistry, endodontics or other specialties. This type focuses on creating a brighter, more beautiful smile. Nonetheless, it also includes the health of your mouth. [...]
Types of Dental Implants
According to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, there are two major types of implants - endosteal and subperiosteal.
The Two Major Types of Dental Implants
Endosteal dental implants are implants that are put into the jawbone of the patient. [...]
Going for a Dental Checkup? Remember to Ask These 4 Important Questions
As a general rule of thumb, you should have a dental checkup about twice a year. This appointment is important because it gives your dentist a chance to assess the health of your smile and combat small problems before they get bigger. [...]
Why Having Regular Dental Checkups is Important
We know - it may feel like just yesterday that you were at your last dental checkup, but you’re already getting a reminder for your next scheduled appointment. [...]
We would be delighted to answer any questions you may have. Contact our friendly team today to find out more about how we can help you.
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409.835.6257
2627 Calder Ave.
Beaumont, TX 77702
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2627 Calder Ave.
Beaumont, TX 77702
office@southernoaksdentalcare.com