If we told you that your mouth is the site of a constant battle between teeth and bacteria, would you believe us? Alright, maybe it’s not that dramatic, but the fact that Granbury teeth are always at risk of developing dental caries is no exaggeration. In case you’ve never heard about caries, Dr. Heizer and Dr. O’Grady are going to take this opportunity to shed some light on what it is, how to stop [...]
In today’s calorie-obsessed culture, it can be hard to hear the truth among all the other health-conscious noise. Granbury residents are frequently misinformed and misled about the health benefits of trends such as cleanses, sugar alternatives, diets, organic vs. nonorganic foods, and a myriad of other common topics. Today Dr. Heizer & Dr. O’Grady would like to clear up any misconceptions about dental health and diet soda. If you have any questions, please call us at Lakeview Dental. Are [...]
Many Granbury residents will lose a tooth at some point in their lives, but that doesn’t mean your smile has to suffer. There are numerous ways to fix a lost tooth, but today, Dr. Heizer & Dr. O’Grady would like to educate you about the best option for a healthy smile that will last a lifetime: dental implants. Here are some facts about dental implants. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a [...]
If you are a parent, you probably know how difficult it is to get Granbury children to brush and floss regularly. On top of that, young children often lack the necessary motor skills to properly care for their teeth. At Lakeview Dental, we want your whole family to have excellent dental health, so here’s some information on how Dr. Heizer & Dr. O’Grady can help protect your kids from tooth decay. If you have any [...]
We all remember losing our teeth as children and being delighted to find money from the tooth fairy under our pillow, but it’s just not as fun as an adult. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, adults between the ages of 20 and 64 have an average of 25 permanent teeth remaining, which is three shy of a full set (minus wisdom teeth). Dr. Heizer & Dr. O’Grady want everyone in Granbury to know [...]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the fluoridation of drinking water is ranked among the ten greatest public health achievements of 20th century America. However, a quick search of the internet tells us that fluoride is actually toxic if ingested in large enough quantities. So which is it? Do the health benefits outweigh the negatives of fluoride in toothpaste and drinking water? We at Lakeview Dental know that Granbury folks care a great deal [...]
We love to talk about the fun and interesting sides of oral health, but today, there is something much more serious on our minds. We care about the health of everyone in Granbury, and as dental care professionals, we feel it is our duty to educate you on how to be as safe and healthy as you can be. While you have probably heard of the human papilloma virus and oral cancer, most people [...]
Originally created for people that can’t consume regular sugars, alternative and artificial sweeteners have become extremely popular in Granbury in all kinds of different products. From chewing gum to diet soda, Dr. Heizer & Dr. O’Gradywant you to know which of these options are best for your dental and general health, so here are the facts about a few of the most common sweeteners. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Lakeview Dental. The Big [...]
Have you ever heard someone say, “It was worse than a root canal?” Most of us in Granbury are used to hearing root canals compared to some genuinely unpleasant circumstances, but Dr. Heizer & Dr. O’Gradywould like set the record straight and talk about how root canals can do some serious dental good. As always, we are happy to answer any questions you may have, so please feel free to give Lakeview Dental a call. Root Canals Save [...]
Although you might think of your general health and your dental health as two separate categories, they are much more connected than the average Granbury resident would suspect. Just like the information you provide to your doctor helps him/her keep your health in good shape, Dr. Heizer & Dr. O’Grady depends on your input for optimum dental health. We at Lakeview Dental like to go above and beyond for our Granbury patients, but we need your help to [...]
