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We all learned how to brush our teeth when we were about three or four, so you’d think we have it mastered by now. Right? Unfortunately, probably not. We all make mistakes sometimes. And that’s okay! All that matters is that you’re dedicated to having the healthiest mouth possible. These five tips for how to get white teeth are just to help you take the best care of your mouth between your visits to our [...]

Why Do My Teeth Need To Be Aligned?   The only reason people get braces is to improve their smile, right? Wrong! Occlusion, or the alignment of your teeth, is a crucial factor in the health and functionality of your entire mouth. It may not seem like anything more than a cosmetic issue, but malocclusion (misaligned teeth) can cause jaw pain, difficulty eating, jaw popping and more. Your mouth is a finely tuned digestive [...]

You have probably heard of diabetes, but did you know that it affects more than seven million people and they aren’t even aware of it? According to the American Diabetes Association, three people will be diagnosed with diabetes during the minute it takes to read this paragraph. If diabetes hasn’t touched your life, you may think you’re safe, butDr. Heizer and Dr. O’Grady wants all Granbury residents to know what it is, how to diagnose it, [...]

If you’re a regular visitor of our blog, you know that we love talking to Granbury folks about the importance of good home dental hygieneand regular visits to Dr. Heizer. Preventive dental medicine adds years of good oral health and beautiful smiles to your family’s lives. But did you know that your pets can also benefit from oral hygiene care? Here are a few fun facts about our furry friends: Cat Dental Facts ‘Kittens have [...]

Everybody knows that they should floss every day. But it just doesn’t always happen that way, does it? We know that flossing is harder than brushing for a number of reasons, but we also know how important it is to your oral health. Dr. Heizer wants all of our patients to floss every day, and we think one of the best ways to encourage you to floss is to give you some great reasons why you should. [...]

Have you ever considered that you may one day have dry mouth? Well as it turns out, 1 in 10 Americans take at least three prescription drugs per day, and dry mouth is among the most common side effects of medication. As a result, close to 50% of Americans aged 65 or older experience dry mouth. Even if this condition hasn’t affected you or your family personally, Dr. Heizer wants you to understand why dry [...]