There’s no question that crooked teeth can hinder your oral health. It makes you more susceptible to gum disease, tooth decay, and makes it more difficult for you to enjoy your favorite foods. You’re smile will suffer and your teeth will only continue to grow in awkward directions. So next time you visit your dentist, consider Invisalign over traditional braces.
With clear aligners, you’ll still be able to get the smile you want without all the gripes that come with braces. They offer a level of convenience and effectiveness that is incredibly hard to match.
It’s almost 2018! Whether these changes stick around or not, going to the gym and eating better are some of the most popular resolutions we make going into a new year. What will you commit to next month? 
If you are missing or on the verge of losing teeth, it’s time to start researching your options in tooth replacement. Maybe that’s what brought you here — you’ve heard a lot about 
If you frequently snore and wake up feeling more tired than before you went to sleep, you may not realize there is a treatable condition behind your interrupted rest, or that the solution comes from your dentist in Temple. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects some 22 million Americans, and its effects can be deadly. Keep reading to learn about the warning signs for sleep apnea and 
Bad breath happens to the best of us, like after we eat something garlicky or first thing in the morning. But, when less-than-fresh breath a chronic issue, you need to find a solution. If you frequently experience a foul odor or bad taste in your mouth even soon after brushing, these 5 tips to stop bad breath are for you.
Halloween is almost here, and we love this time of year — including the bright colors, festive costumes, and, yes, the sweet treats that come along with it. But as much as we love a good spider cookie or orange-frosted cupcake, we also know that an overabundance of candy and sweet treats can be a real nightmare for kids’ smiles.
No matter how many teeth you have lost, 
Did you know patients who have insurance are more likely to engage in the preventive care that keeps smiles clean and healthy for a lifetime? Unfortunately, too many people let their unused benefits slip away at the end of the year! Your dentist in Temple doesn’t want that to happen to you and your loved ones in 2017. Keep reading to find out how we can help you maximize your benefits — so you can welcome the new year with a clean, healthy smile.
When it comes to oral hygiene, there’s one question we get asked a lot: is a manual toothbrush just as good as an electric one? The answer is… yes and no. We hate to be complicated, but please just stick with us — 
Aside from making sure you’ve brushed and (hopefully) flossed, you probably don’t think too much about your teeth on a daily basis — until something goes wrong with your oral health, that is. When you’re confronted with a dental emergency, your smile is suddenly all you can think about. And it can be difficult to know what to do next. Fortunately, there’s an emergency dentist in Temple who can help you get out of pain and on with your life!