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. [...]
Headaches in Granbury are a dime a dozen. We all know the frustration of having your day interrupted by throbbing, shooting pains in the head. If you suffer from frequent headaches that never seem to go away, Dr. Heizer would like you to know about bruxism, or teeth grinding, a common condition that Granbury residents rarely know they have. At Lakeview Dental, we love spreading the news about all things dental health, so here is some headache information [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
