If you have a toothache, finding a dentist that’s open during the COVID-19 crisis can be frustrating. Most dental offices have closed their doors or are only providing essential care to their existing patients. But we have good news. At Sapphire Creek Dental, we offer emergency dental care to new and existing patients of all…
Having a healthy mouth doesn’t just mean being cavity-free. Your gum tissue has a lot to do with the overall well-being of your oral health. Here are some tips from our New Braunfels dentist on how to get and keep healthy gums. Brush your gums properly A lot of people tend to focus on their…
A water flosser is an appliance that is used to remove food particles, plaque, and other debris from between your teeth and hard to reach areas. This tool is highly recommended by our New Braunfels, Texas dentist because it removes bacteria in a way that’s more effective, more comfortable, and easier to use than traditional…
As part of your regular dental check-up, our New Braunfels, Texas dentist not only checks your teeth, but also looks for signs of oral cancer. Your lips, gum tissue, tongue, cheeks, the roof, and floor of your mouth will all be examined. Suspicious areas include any red or white patches, a sore that bleeds easily…
When choosing how to replace a missing tooth, you’ll want to weigh all your options and decide which method from our New Braunfels dentist is best for you. Perhaps you prefer a dental implant over a bridge, or vice versa. Both these solutions have their advantages and disadvantages. Below are some specifics that may help…
Do you work in New Braunfels, TX and make a dental insurance payment month after month? If the withdraw is done automatically from your paycheck you may have forgotten about it. But if you signed up for dental insurance during last year’s open enrollment period, you can guarantee the payments are still being taken out.…
Having bad breath, also known as halitosis, can be so frustrating when you can’t figure out how to stop it. To find an effective prevention method, you may have to first figure out what’s causing it. Here are some common reasons why people tend to get foul breath: 1. Dirty Tongue If you’re not regularly…
It’s likely that you’ve heard more than once that you should visit the dentist in New Braunfels, TX every six months. Do you ever wonder how accurate that is? Why should you go to the dentist that often, or on a regular basis at all? Can’t you just make an appearance whenever something hurts or…
A chipped tooth can occur from biting into something too hard, being struck in the mouth, or from severe grinding and clenching of your teeth. Treatment Options for Chipped Teeth Before deciding the proper treatment option for your chipped tooth, our New Braunfels dentist will need to evaluate it and determine its severity. Small Chipped…
Now that you’ve completed your dental crown treatment at Sapphire Creek Dental in New Braunfels, TX you’ll want to make sure that it lasts as long as it’s intended to. Here are some hygiene tips that will help you get the most out of your dental restoration. Brushing Your New Crown Since a dental crown…
