The Benefits and Advantages of Water Flossers

Historically, regularly flossing the teeth has been the least-followed advice dentists have given. New technology, such as water flossers, makes flossing much more convenient and enjoyable, with no loss of regular cleaning effectiveness along with several great advantages. Water flossers clean plaque off of the spaces in between your teeth by shooting a modulated stream… Read more »

Protecting Your Smile This Halloween While Wearing Fastbraces®

October brings fall winds and trick-or-treaters but it also brings National Orthodontic Health Month! At in , , Drs. Durr, and Short want our patients to understand how important orthodontics is to a healthy, aligned smile. Our practice is happy to create awareness about orthodontics and the promotion of orthodontic health for our patients aligning their… Read more »

A Bridge Is One of the More Popular Applications in Restorative Dentistry

Losing a tooth to severe decay, damage or other required extraction can be a traumatic event in your life. Beyond simply losing that tooth’s function for biting and chewing it can also pose other serious complications. Even if the tooth is not visible in your smile, it can still cause you to slightly slur your… Read more »

A Loose Crown Needs Attention

A crown effectively replaces the enamel layer of a damaged, decayed or otherwise imperfect tooth. Even though your crown is intended to be as strong as your natural teeth there are rare times when chronic gum disease, or a blow to the face, can compromise the cement holding your crown to the abutment within. Early… Read more »

Everyday Tips to Help You Clean and Care for Your New Braces

Over time and through regular adjustments, the braces installed by Dr. will effectively realign your teeth for a healthier mouth and an even smile. It’s important to keep in mind that if you develop cavities or your braces are damaged in some way, that it will likely increase the duration of time and number of… Read more »

How to Manage Damaged Braces

Through the course of timely, routine adjustment sessions at , your son or daughter’s braces will effectively realign their teeth for a better smile and healthier mouth. If any part of their braces is bent or damaged, it will most likely increase the amount of time and number of adjustment sessions needed to attain your… Read more »

All You Need to Know About Oral Hygiene While You Align Your Teeth

If you want a strong, beautiful, and aligned smile following orthodontic treatment, then it’s best to practice good oral hygiene on a regular basis while you have braces. Oral hygiene in , , is vital for a successful oral health, especially because it helps prevent tooth decay, gum disease, and smile discoloration. So, to help… Read more »

Restorative Dentistry Can Bring Back Your Natural Looking Smile

At Comfort Dental Excellence in Spring, Texas, our dentists, Drs. Hamilton Calder, Timothy Durr and Clarke Short, are pleased to offer restorative dentistry for our patients with missing teeth. We offer dental bridges, crowns, dentures–both complete and partials–to bring back a natural looking smile. Teeth can be lost due to tooth decay and gum disease, injury or… Read more »

Do You Have Braces? If So, Here Are the Foods to Avoid

If you are currently straightening your teeth with braces, good for you! Once you’re done with your treatment, you will finally have the straight, beautiful smile you have always wanted. However, that will only be the case if you take good care of your teeth and gums by keeping up on oral hygiene, attending your… Read more »

All About Avoiding Dental Emergencies While You’re on the Road

Dental emergencies are inconvenient, overwhelming, and even scary, especially when you’re on the road. However, there are things you can do to avoid dental emergencies, and our team is happy to tell you all about them! You can do the following things for the best oral health possible while you travel: -Avoid major dental treatment:… Read more »