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People hurrying, rushing, partying, and having accidents – those are facts of life during the holidays. How do you handle a dental emergency when your Spring, Texas, dentist’s office is closed? Here’s a quick guide to handling the more common dental emergencies during the holidays.

♦ My tooth is knocked out

It may be possible to save an “adult” tooth if you act correctly and quickly. Keep the tooth constantly moist. Don’t touch the root of the tooth. Try to gently place the tooth back into its socket, but if you can’t, then:

hold the tooth in your mouth between your cheek and gums, or

keep the tooth in milk, or

use a tooth preservation product with the ADA seal of acceptance

Get to your Spring, Texas, dentist’s office right away. If the office is closed, visit a hospital emergency room.

For a “baby” tooth, keep the tooth moist and go to the dentist right away. It will be important for the dentist to see whether the whole tooth is out or only a part of it. In some cases it may be possible to implant a baby tooth back into the mouth.

♦ A tooth is cracked

Cleaning the cracked tooth area is the first step. Rinse the mouth immediately with warm water to clean the area around the tooth. Use a cold compress (perhaps a clean washcloth) on the face to control the swelling in the area near the tooth. Visit your dentist as soon as possible to repair the crack.

♦ I bit my tongue or lip

Clean the injured area using water or a mild saltwater solution to rinse the wound. Apply a cold compress, such as a moist piece of gauze, tea bag or clean washcloth, directly to the wound to slow the bleeding and control swelling. If the wound is bleeding a lot or won’t stop after about 20 minutes, or if you are really in a lot of pain, then go to your Spring, Texas, dentist or hospital emergency room.

♦I have a toothache

Rinse your mouth with warm water, or a mild saltwater solution, to clean the area. Remove any food caught between your teeth using dental floss gently. Don’t use aspirin on the tooth or gum area because that can irritate the tissue. If the pain becomes severe, contact your Spring, Texas, dentist or visit a hospital emergency room.

♦A crown has come off

If you lose a crown, save it and contact your Spring, Texas, dentist as soon as possible to schedule a visit to repair the problem. To reduce pain, use clove oil to help numb the exposed tooth area.

♦I may have a broken jaw

A broken jaw is serious: visit your dentist or a hospital emergency room immediately. To control swelling and pain, use a cold compress.

♦There’s something stuck in my mouth or teeth

First try to remove the stuck object by gently flossing and rinsing with water. Do not use a sharp or pointed tool of any kind. If you cannot remove the stuck object, then visit your Spring, Texas, dentist.

Prevention is Best!

To reduce the chance of accidents and injuries to jaws, teeth and gums:

Always wear a mouthguard for sports and recreational activities.

Avoid chewing hard and brittle items, such as ice, popcorn kernels and hard candy. Even if it “never happened before,” chewing a hard thing today may crack a tooth that is now older and perhaps weaker.

Use scissors, not your teeth, to cut things!

Schedule professional cleanings at SpringLove Dentistry every six months to keep your teeth and gums healthy and strong.

Keep the contact information for SpringLove Dentistry in your wallet, purse or cell phone. You’ll be glad you can get help if you or a loved one experiences a dental emergency in or near Spring, Texas. Enjoy a safe and happy holiday season!

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Happy New Year to everyone in Spring, TX! Have you made your new year’s resolutions yet? Well, if you’re like 146 million Americans who make new year’s resolutions each year, getting healthy is one of yours. So where do you start? You might be surprised to learn that good oral health may go a long way to protecting your health in general.

Start your new year with a dental checkup, exam and cleaning at SpringLove Dentistry. Be sure to tell your dentist about any recent health changes, problems or pain in your mouth, and any medications you’re taking. Maybe you have some cosmetic dentistry goals, such as teeth whitening, repairing cracked teeth, or straightening your teeth. We can help you determine the best way to give you a healthy mouth and beautiful smile.

Oral health and your body Tooth decay and periodontal disease, when not cared for by a dentist, can lead to more serious health problems. According to the American Dental Association (ADA) and the Mayo Clinic, studies have shown possible links between tooth decay, periodontitis and numerous health issues and diseases, including: Heart disease Diabetes Stroke Osteoporosis Alzheimer’s HIV Rheumatoid arthritis Cancers of the head and neck Premature and low-birth-weight babies HPV, which can lead to oral cancer

Brushing, flossing and regular Spring, TX, dentist visits for a healthy mouth and body
This year, resolve to practice good oral hygiene every day.

Brush your teeth twice daily.

Use fluoride toothpaste.

Floss daily, morning or evening.

Eat nutritious foods and limit sugar.

Schedule regular dental cleanings and checkups.

Contact SpringLove Dentistry at the first sign of an oral health problem.

Help your children get on the healthy mouth track, too! At SpringLove Dentistry, we help children and their parents learn how to take care of new, growing teeth to prevent dental health problems. Our Spring, TX, children dentistry services protect young teeth and mouths with sealants, mouthguards and more.

Just a few minutes a day on dental hygiene and a couple visits a year to your Spring, TX, dentist may be all you need. Make 2017 your healthiest, and smiliest, year ever by taking care of your dental health.

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Every February children enjoy Valentine’s Day, exchanging cute cards and delighting in heart-shaped sweets and treats from friends and family. So what better month to celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month!

At SpringLove Dentistry, we love children! We’re serious about taking care of your child’s teeth, and this nationally-recognized month draws extra attention to the importance of dental health for all children. Your child’s growth, speech, physical health and self-esteem are all directly affected by their dental health. From their first birthday, your Spring, TX, pediatric dentist will help you learn how to take care of their teeth and gums, and during regular checkups we’ll make sure their mouths are growing healthy and strong.

Dentists and related professionals across America raise awareness about children’s dental health every February, taking the opportunity to urge parents to:
Follow up with children’s daily brushing and flossing.
Make sure children in sports use athletic mouth guards.
Consider sealants to protect children’s teeth against cavities for years.
Schedule regular dental cleanings and checkups.
Get an evaluation of any dental issues at the earliest sign.

For families in and near Spring, Texas, the pediatric dentists at SpringLove Dentistry offer all of the essential dental and oral health related services for children in a modern, friendly, comfortable and fun environment:

regular twice-yearly teeth cleaning
young infant oral exams
proper brushing and flossing instruction
tooth sealant applications
cavity filling (when needed)
x-ray exams (when needed)
mouth guard evaluations and recommendations
diagnosis of orthodontic issues
diet evaluation and counseling

Remember, the jaws, teeth and gums of children from age 1 to 18, and sometimes older, are constantly undergoing changes and facing challenges. Use National Children’s Dental Health Month to give your child the Valentine’s Day gift of a lifetime of good dental health. If you need a pediatric dentist in Spring, TX, contact us at SpringLove Dentistry and let us provide the loving dental care your child needs and deserves.

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Are you unhappy with your smile because of yellowed or stained teeth? Have you tried numerous teeth whitening treatments in the dentist office and at home, but they just don’t give you the results you want, or results that last? We’re excited to offer you the solution everyone’s talking about: KoR Teeth Whitening in Spring, TX!

The effectiveness of over-the-counter and professional whitening treatments depends on a number of factors:

Most stains are organic, caused by certain foods, beverages and tobacco that discolor the outer tooth.
Over-the-counter whitening treatments contain much lower amounts of bleaching agents than in-office systems, so they may lighten the stains but can’t totally remove them.
Most professional teeth whitening products contain a much more powerful bleaching agent than anything you can buy at the store and will remove most organic stains, but the results are not long-term.
Fluoride (fluorosis) and tetracycline stains develop during childhood in permanent teeth before they erupt. These inorganic stains actually bind to molecules and become part of the enamel, dentin and bones, making the teeth resistant to both over-the-counter and professional whitening methods.

KoR whitening agents restore the ability of the teeth to absorb oxygen, allowing the whitening gel to penetrate deep into the teeth to dissolve stain molecules – both organic and inorganic. The KoR system provides:

Specially designed, tight fitting whitening trays that keep saliva out: saliva weakens the bleaching formula, an issue with other whitening trays
Superior whitening without heat or laser light
Little to no teeth sensitivity during or after treatment, a problem with many other teeth whitening treatments
Significant whitening never before possible for teeth discolored by fluoride and tetracycline
A long-lasting solution to keeping teeth white

KoR Teeth Whitening, the new standard for whiter, brighter smiles
If you’re looking for a cosmetic dentist with the latest technology in teeth whitening in Spring, TX, contact us at SpringLove Dentistry. Discover a level of teeth whiteness not possible before — and enjoy life more with your engaging, youthful, bright smile!

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Everyone in Spring, TX agrees on one thing about Easter: We love baskets full of sugary treats like chocolate bunnies, marshmallow Peeps and jelly beans. And another April treat is all the fresh fruits in season – a natural sugar bonanza. But we’ve always heard that sugar is bad for teeth. So do we have to skip Easter candy and fresh fruits just to protect our teeth? Is there a strategy, or some secret weapon, to reduce the harmful effects of sugar on teeth? Absolutely! The SpringLove Dentistry team in Spring, TX has some tips and tricks.

Bacteria Eat Sugar and Make Acid
Sugar alone won’t harm teeth. The tooth-damaging culprits are acids. When we eat or drink sugary and starchy things (that turn into sugar), we supply sugar to the already-present mouth bacteria that make acid. We can get acids from citrus fruits and drinks, too. These acids start dissolving the tooth enamel, usually within the first 20 minutes after eating.

Fortunately, our saliva comes to wash away the acids and – amazingly – to actually rebuild the tooth enamel using minerals in the saliva itself. So there is an ongoing battle between the bad acids and the hero saliva. But if the attacking acids from sugary foods come often, the saliva cannot keep up. When the bacteria and acids win, cavities start to form and gum disease can begin. If you skip your regular checkups and professional teeth cleanings, your dental future may lead to cavities and gum disease, requiring fillings, root canals, extractions, and crowns. At SpringLove Dentistry, we can help adults and children with all of these, but preventing dental problems is the best way to go!

Your Spring, TX Dentists Suggest You Can Empower the Hero Saliva
You can enjoy Easter treats, starchy foods and fresh fruits, and reduce their harmful effects on our teeth, if you follow this easy plan suggested by our Spring, TX dentists to give your saliva a fighting chance against the bacteria and acids:

Limit the amount of sugary and acidy foods and drinks each day.
Thoroughly floss once and brush at least twice each day.
Eat fiber-rich fruits and vegetables regularly, and include cheese, yogurt and dairy products, too.

Here is a secret fact: Research shows the acids weaken your enamel in the first few minutes after they form in your mouth, so it is best to immediately rinse your mouth and then wait an hour before brushing.

And here are three secret weapons against the acids:

Rinse your mouth with a mixture of baking soda and water (without actually brushing) after mid-day sweets and citrus.
Eat cheese, which slows the acid, helps generate more saliva, and provides enamel-building minerals like calcium and phosphate.
Chew sugarless gum, which can help sweep food particles from the mouth and stimulate more saliva flow.

Enjoy April treats in Spring, TX, including fruits and sweets, knowing that taking a few precautions can help your teeth and gums overcome those challenges!

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Are you one of the 114 million Americans with no dental benefits? Do you avoid going to the dentist unless you need emergency treatment because of cost? There’s no need to live with dental pain or damaged teeth. If you don’t have dental insurance, we can save you substantial dollars on dental services in the Spring, TX area with the SpringLove Dental Savers Plan.
Without regular dental care, more than your dental health may be at risk< Preventive dental care offers you the best chance of avoiding painful dental problems and more expensive restorative treatments such root canals, crowns, implants, teeth extractions and dentures. Oral cancer can be detected at the earliest stage. But did you know untreated oral infections, such as tooth decay and gum disease, may also affect your general health? The National Association of Dental Plans reports that people without dental coverage who skip going to the dentist may be more likely to develop serious health issues: heart disease — 67% more likely osteoporosis — 50% more likely diabetes — 29% more likely Dr. Wu and Dr. Kim strive to provide outstanding dental care in Spring, TX at an affordable cost. If you are currently without dental coverage, we offer an in-house discount plan to ensure you and your family can experience the best dental health possible: the SpringLove Dental Savers Plan.

Save money with discounts on Spring, TX dentist visits
The SpringLove Dental Savers Plan offers you a 20-50% discount on dental services. Participants enjoy numerous benefits, including:

Two free maintenance cleanings, comprehensive exams and x-rays per year – a $520 savings!
No waiting period
No pre-authorization
No annual maximum
No deductibles
No claims to submit

No dental insurance? Don’t let your oral health suffer. Call SpringLove Dentistry today at (281) 288-1500 to learn about the SpringLove Dental Savers Plan. Our Spring, TX dentists will make sure you get the dental care you need to enjoy a healthy, happy smile for life.
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Truth be told, most people don’t like to brush and floss their teeth. But you likely know that daily oral hygiene habits are necessary to avoid bad breath, cavities, gum disease and tooth loss, so like most people, you probably brush at least once a day — and hopefully floss, too. Actually, at SpringLove Dentistry in Spring, TX, we recommend brushing twice and flossing once a day so you’ll have the best chance of avoiding dental health problems.

Just out of curiosity, let’s consider what happens when you don’t brush your teeth.

Miss brushing just one day, and your teeth will feel slimy and tacky with plaque growing on your teeth and gums. You’ll still be tasting that garlic from last night’s dinner, and people will back off when you talk to them to avoid your smelly breath.

Miss brushing just one week, and your teeth look dingy from all the bacteria, food and plaque that’s building up on them. Foods taste weird and your breath is nearly intolerable to others. Forget kissing your sweetheart, interviewing for a job or making an in-person sales call.

Miss brushing a few weeks, and you’ve set the stage for gum disease and tooth decay. Plaque and bacteria may have gotten under the gum line, causing inflammation and possible infection. Your tooth enamel may have begun eroding, leading to cavities. You’re probably used to the constant foul taste in your mouth and comments about your bad breath.

By the way, mouth bacteria may cause other serious health conditions Bacteria left to grow under the gum line can also affect your body systems. Studies have shown a link between gum disease and heart disease, pneumonia, diabetes, and osteoporosis.

Imagine not brushing your teeth for 20 years

A British man never brushed his teeth during childhood. When he was 21, he realized his chosen career necessitated having better teeth. He needed extensive dental work, including 11 teeth pulled and replaced with implants. If you want to see what not taking care of your teeth could look like, check out his photo here.

Visit your Spring, TX dentist today

Give your mouth, teeth and gums the best chance to stay healthy. Brush twice daily, floss daily, and make an appointment with SpringLove Dentistry today so you can enjoy a lifetime of white teeth, fresh breath, and happy smiles.

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What do Tom Cruise, Celine Dion and Catherine Zeta Jones have in common? A perfect smile! But they weren’t born that way, nor were many other big name celebrities. They achieved their camera-ready smiles with the help of cosmetic dentistry. When performed by expert cosmetic dentists, the dental work looks totally natural. From teeth whitening to straightening to replacement, celebrities enjoy beautiful smiles. And so can you, with the help of the Spring, TX cosmetic dentists at SpringLove Dentistry.

Superstar smiles were made, not born

Many dental issues can cause less than perfect smiles. Which treatments do some of today’s most famous celebrities need to give them the superstar smiles you see on screen and online? You might be surprised to know:

Nicholas Cage required porcelain veneers to correct his crooked, discolored teeth, and the resulting smile makes him look years younger.

Celine Dion needed dental crowns and teeth whitening to perfect her on-stage smile.

Tom Cruise had crooked, overlapping and chipped teeth as a teen. A combination of veneers, braces and teeth whitening gave him that male model smile.

Jennifer Garner uses teeth whitening and veneers to maintain her attractive, radiant appearance.

Zack Efron eliminated a large gap between his two front teeth with veneers, straightened crooked teeth with invisible braces and perfected his engaging smile with teeth whitening.

Catherine Zeta Jones wore braces as a child, and later needed veneers to remove gaps and adjust the uneven size of her teeth. Regular teeth whitening helps Catherine retain her youthful, beautiful smile.

Cosmetic dentistry options to make you look like a star

You don’t have to live with a smile you don’t love. At SpringLove Dentistry, cosmetic dental treatments can help you get the smile you’ve always wanted:

Porcelain veneers can change the shape, size, shade or symmetry of your front teeth and completely transform your smile.
Invisalign allows you to straighten your teeth nearly invisibly, without the metal-mouth appearance and discomfort of traditional braces.
Porcelain crowns create new tooth structure and strengthen your smile when a tooth is too worn or damaged to use veneers.
Dental implants can restore entire teeth in the most secure and health-conscious way possible.
Teeth whitening is the most requested cosmetic dental procedure in America. Yellowed or stained teeth from coffee and tea, medications, smoking or just normal aging can be made white and bright again.

Smile makeovers and cosmetic dentistry at SpringLove Dentistry

We can correct a variety of problems with the many cosmetic dentistry options now available. Call SpringLove Dentistry in Spring, TX today and experience your own superstar smile!

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On this subject, there is no longer a debate: “People with diabetes, especially uncontrolled diabetes, have more gum disease than those without diabetes,” according to the American Dental Association. “Now, scientists are finding that gum disease may raise blood sugar levels in people with and without diabetes. … the good news is that in people with type 2 diabetes, treatment of severe disease (for instance, deep cleaning) can lead to a drop in blood sugar levels.” For residents of Spring, TX, SpringLove Dentistry can help you maintain a healthy mouth and alert you to the dental signs of diabetes and periodontal disease.

Diabetes and periodontal disease – a dangerous partnership

Research suggests an interactive relationship between periodontal disease and diabetes. An article published in the January 2012 issue of Diabetologia reported findings by a group of medical experts in periodontology and diabetes: “Epidemiological data confirm that diabetes is a major risk factor for periodontitis; susceptibility to periodontitis is increased by approximately threefold in people with diabetes. There is a clear relationship between degree of hyperglycaemia and severity of periodontitis.”

The causes Serious gum disease has been found to negatively affect blood glucose control, which can contribute to the advancement of diabetes. If your blood glucose levels are poorly controlled, you are more likely to develop periodontal disease and lose more teeth than non-diabetics. People with diabetes are found to be more susceptible to bacterial infections and have a reduced ability to fight the bacteria, which increases the risk of bacteria infecting the gums, leading to periodontal disease.

The prevention

You must control your blood glucose level.
Brush your teeth twice a day and floss daily.
Get regular check-ups at SpringLove Dentistry so we can watch for early signs of gum disease and stop its growth.

Visit your Spring, TX dentist today

Make an appointment with SpringLove Dentistry today so you can enjoy a healthy life and happy smiles.

To everyone in Spring, TX from the SpringLove Dentistry doctors and staff, we wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy new year!

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Nobody, especially a child, enjoys having a cavity drilled and filled! Dentists now offer an alternative treatment. Silver Diamine Fluoride is an antimicrobial liquid that can stop tooth decay in its tracks!

How Does Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) Work?
We apply SDF to active tooth decay to halt the further progression of the condition. The silver component of the treatment acts as an antimicrobial agent, killing bacteria and preventing the formation of new biofilm. The fluoride component works to stop demineralization and strengthens the tooth enamel.

What Are the Benefits of Silver Diamine Fluoride Treatments? SDF offers a conservative approach to treating decayed teeth. Applying SDF quickly without drilling, noise or injections provides a faster and cheaper alternative to dental fillings. Only a drop of SDF can treat up to five teeth, making the cost per tooth very inexpensive. Children treated with SDF experience less anxiety and will not require sedation.
What Is the Application Procedure? Applying SDF is a noninvasive, straightforward procedure. We will clean and isolate the decayed tooth and keep it dry. We will dip a micro brush in SDF and place it on the tooth for about two minutes, and then we will clean off any excess SDF. You will need to make sure you or your child refrain from eating or drinking anything for at least one hour. A second treatment applied 18 months after the initial one has been shown to stop the formation of cavities significantly. The only side effect reported is usually reversible staining where the SDF is applied.

Silver Diamine Fluoride Treatment at SpringLove Dentistry
Schedule your appointment with SpringLove Dentistry in Spring, TX today to learn more about our silver diamine fluoride treatments along with the many services we offer. We are committed to helping you, and your family members enjoy a healthy life filled with happy smiles!