No matter our opinions on the matter, we are all growing older. In order to handle that, we need to talk to our healthcare teams about aging, and your smile is no exception. The simple truth of the matter is that smile care after 50 is tougher. Older patients have a harder time avoiding issues […]
Being blessed with a set of teeth comes with a few stipulations. First, you need to spend the time brushing your teeth, spending a full two minutes twice each day removing yucky bacterial buildup. Your flossing is also important, so make sure you’re doing enough there, too. But even with all of that, if you […]
It can be difficult to maintain a happy and healthy smile if you are not putting in the work. You need to be brushing your teeth twice each day, for a full two minutes each time, and your flossing is essential. These are just part of your whole smile regimen, though, and if you have […]
We’re finally into January, and that offers your family a chance to re-evaluate your approach. New Year’s Resolutions are a great way to improve yourself, but it takes some introspection to be able to do it well. So, if you have made uplifting your oral health your main focus in 2026, start with your next […]
Your smile is with you every step of the way, greeting you in the morning, staying with you throughout your day, and even tucking you in at night. It’s a key part of how you connect with the world. That’s why when your oral health isn’t at its best, it can impact your confidence and […]
When your oral health is not where you want it to be, it can affect each and every day. You have to live with your smile, so it’s important to make sure that you are making the effort in its maintenance, starting with your biannual checkups. Like the name suggests, these appointments are recommended every […]
By now, the new year is in full swing, and you are likely in your new routines. Have you had your first dental visit of 2025 yet? If you have not been to the dentist is more than six months, today’s blog is here as a reminder to schedule your visit. Mai Dental Care in […]
Do you have chronic headaches or jaw pain? If so, this could be related to common oral health concerns, such as TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding). While each disorder is unique, they are also often connected. In today’s blog, your Garland, TX, dentist talks about how we diagnose and treat TMJ disorder and chronic […]
How long has it been since your last cleaning and examination at the dentist? Most patients need to see their oral healthcare provider at least twice each year, and some may need an accelerated schedule of treatment. If it has been longer than that since the last time you had a dental checkup, take this […]
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When you suffer from chronic headaches and pain in your jaw, this could be due to an issue known as TMJ disorder, or TMD. Over time, the symptoms could grow in severity as your oral health and bite function suffer. But your Garland, TX, dentist can offer relief with a comfortable and custom-made mouthguard. […]
