Whitening strips are among the most popular health and beauty products in Granbury. Brightening up your pearly whites is a great way to give your smile a boost, and with all the over-the-counter options, there’s no reason not to pick one up and try it out. Dr. Heizer wants you to be informed about every aspect of dental health, so here’s a guide to which whitening options can give your teeth a bright new shine. If [...]
Keeping your teeth and gums healthy can be tricky, and Dr. Heizer wants to help Granbury residents get their mouths in tip-top shape. Here are five foods you can add to your healthy eating diet that can improve your dental health and may even help you avoid costly procedures such as implants, fillings, and more. 1) Celery The evil villain in many dental scenarios is plaque. And foods cause plaque, right? But did you know that some foods can [...]
Let’s be honest. If you are like most Granbury folks, you’ve probably put off going to the dentist at one time or another. Some of us have even avoided seeing a dentist for years at a time. In fact, one in three Americans avoid going to the dentist regularly. After a while, that time spent away from Dr. Heizer’s chair adds up, and so does the cost of dental work. You start to feel and [...]
A great, cheap product to add to your oral hygiene routine is hydrogen peroxide, which can be used in a number of ways to keep your teeth healthy and clean. Lakeview Dental loves providing our Granbury patients with tips to protect and maintain the beauty and health of their teeth that they can do from home. Just remember to check with us before you try these or any other new treatments, to make sure they are [...]
You might not even know it, but you probably have gum disease. 3 out of 4 people do! But, the good news is that it is easily treatable, especially when caught in its early stages. Lakeview Dental can help you get a happy, healthy mouth with simple treatments such as frequent cleanings and antibiotics. You might ask: if you don’t even know you have gum disease then why should you treat it? Dr. Heizer hopes this [...]
The image of a glass full of false teeth on the nightstand is plastered all throughout popular culture. You would think that soaking your dentures in water and cleaner is sufficient, but Dr. Heizer reminds us that proper denture care requires more than just that. In fact, denture maintenance is an important part of oral health. For Granbury residents who have dentures or are considering them, it is important to know exactly how they [...]
There is a good chance you have heard Dr. Heizer or someone else at Lakeview Dental mention the term ‘bruxism’ and discuss the problems it can cause for your oral health. At the office, we talk about a lot of technical dental stuff that doesn’t necessarily concern our Granbury patients, but bruxism is something we definitely want you to know about. Stress and bruxism go hand in hand, and we are going to tell [...]
If you have ever had a cold sore, you know how embarrassing they can be and how isolated they can make you feel. It should make you feel better to know that you are not alone: cold sores affect a whopping 8 out of 10 people. This may seem high, but even if you don’t remember getting a cold sore, you could still be a carrier, as most people are exposed to the virus [...]
We all know someone who asks for extra ice just so they can chew on it. And we’ve probably all heard that chewing ice is not healthy for your teeth. So what’s the truth? Is it best to put a stop to ice chewing? Absolutely, and for more reasons than most people are aware of. Dr. Heizer wants all Granbury residents to know why chewing ice is a bad habit, so please read on for the [...]
Expectant and new mothers in this day and age have a lot to think about. There are plenty of commonly known substances, practices, infections, and conditions that can adversely affect the health of your baby, but we’d like to tell you about the lesser known dangers to your baby. Dr. Heizer wants you to know that research has shown a significant connection between the oral health of mothers and the health of their babies [...]
