When you have teeth that are starting to get worn down or develop tooth decay, there are usually two big concerns: aesthetics and function. Cosmetically, broken or decayed front teeth detract from the way your smile looks. But functionally, you need intact teeth in order to maintain a balanced diet. Should you restore your tooth…
Chipped and knocked out teeth are one of the most common dental emergencies we see. Keeping calm and knowing what to do can help save your smile and minimize the risk of tooth loss. Although there are ways to avoid losing a tooth (like wearing an athletic mouthguard) accidents still happen. Here’s what you need…
Helmets. Pads. Face shields. Whatever protective sports equipment you’ve invested in, you know each plays a special role in preventing serious injuries. But what about your mouth? If you’re wearing a conventional “stock” or “boil and bite” mouthguard that’s sold in stores, you may not be as well protected as you think. But with a…
Looking for a new dentist in New Braunfels, Texas? Sapphire Creek Dental provides gentle, high-quality family dentistry in a state-of-the-art facility. And right now, our new patients with qualified dental insurance coverage — and healthy teeth and gums — can enjoy our limited time, complementary teeth whitening kit after their comprehensive new patient appointment (including…
Our New Braunfels dental practice is equipped with state-of-the-art resources for safer, more accurate, highly-efficient oral health care. By investing in the latest technology, we’re better able to diagnose and treat a wide variety of dental concerns at a higher level of attentiveness than ever before. That way you can keep your smile healthier, longer.…
Do you have a loved one or family member with special needs? Maybe you’re medically at-risk due to a specific type of health diagnosis, or you have a child with developmental delays? If so, you know how challenging it is to get through normal day-to-day activities and find providers who can relate. Sapphire Creek Dental…
Trying to find a dentist that’s open during COVID-19 in New Braunfels or the surrounding Hill Country? Now that we’re entering into Governor Abbott’s “Phase 1” of re-opening state dental practices, it’s putting people’s mind at ease knowing they don’t have to scramble if they need urgent dental care. Sapphire Creek Dental continues to provide…
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…
