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Oral hygiene is the foundation of good dental health. Brushing and flossing regularly is the best way to keep your Granbury smile healthy and clean. Consider this your personal tutorial on the art of dental hygiene, instructed by Dr. Heizer, Dr. O’Grady and the expert hygienists at Lakeview Dental. Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Floss, and Mouthwash Before we talk technique, we need to make sure you have the right tools for the job. You’re going to need a toothbrush, [...]

According to the American Dental Association, at least 13% of all injuries to the mouth occur during sports activities. While helmets, shoulder pads, shin guards, and the like do a great job of protecting most of the body, Dr. Heizer & Dr. O’Grady would like to make sure that every athlete knows how to keep their teeth safe from harm. No Granbury parent should have to worry about their child’s teeth during games, so at Lakeview Dental we would [...]

Most of us were taught when we were kids that sweets like chocolate will rot your teeth. While this may remain true for some types of our favorite sweet snack, that doesn’t mean we have to take it off the menu altogether. In fact, recent studies have found that dark chocolate, containing high percentages of cocoa, may actually be beneficial to your dental health. Dr. Heizer & Dr. O’Grady at Lakeview Dental want Granbury residents to know the facts [...]

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 [...]