Wisdom teeth are one of those nonessential body parts similar to the appendix that can be traced back to the days when humans ate foods like leaves, roots, nuts, and meat. Not having the benefit of cooking their food and using utensils like forks and knives, humans needed these flatter types of teeth called molars […]
Getting your kids to brush and floss their teeth can be a battle. But establishing healthy dental habits now is important for your child’s teeth and overall health. February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and our dental specialists at Trident Dental in Houston, Texas, want to share their best tips on how you can […]
Tongue scraping is a somewhat controversial subject in the dental world, as many people have misconceptions about its use and efficacy. When all is said and done, though, you have nothing to lose by doing it and — quite possibly — a lot to gain. Here at Trident Dental in Houston, Texas, our skilled providers […]
COVID-19 has changed nearly every aspect of the world as we know it. As a result, people everywhere are taking precautions and changing their lifestyles in ways we never imagined, including visiting the dentist. Here at Trident Dental in Houston, Texas, our experienced team remains committed to helping you and your family continue to have […]
Your wisdom teeth typically emerge between the ages of 17 and 25. If they surface correctly, they can give you more support for chewing. But, if they have trouble emerging because they’re impacted — which usually means there’s not enough room for them to come out — you can experience considerable pain and possibly damage […]
4 Tips to Overcome Dental Anxiety
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Here at Trident Dental in Houston, Texas, our skilled providers offer a wide range of dental services with a gentle touch. Still, we know that dental anxiety is a real fear for many patients. If you’re one of them, you don’t have to be embarrassed. We want to do everything we can to make you […]
How to Prevent Bad Breath
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Do friends and family frequently offer you a mint? Do you wake up with a bad taste in your mouth every morning? Do you fear that your halitosis is causing co-workers to avoid getting too close to you? If you have bad breath, you’re not alone. More than 80 million people suffer from chronic halitosis, […]
Wisdom teeth extraction is one of the more common milestones for people in their teens and early 20s, becoming almost a rite of passage for many young adults. But older adults also have their wisdom teeth extracted, usually because of bothersome symptoms or to prevent more serious problems from developing. Still, not everyone needs to […]
Some of the foods and beverages you consume each day may be working against your oral health, and you may not even realize it. The skilled providers at Trident Dental in Houston, Texas, are dedicated to helping you have healthy teeth and gums. The Trident team has put together the following list of the 10 […]
You wake one morning and lunge for a glass of water to soothe your parched mouth and the problem resolves itself quickly. If, however, this describes the state of your mouth more often than not, you’ve likely got xerostomia, the medical term for chronic dry mouth. The team at Trident Dental in Houston, Texas, understands […]
If you’ve lost one, two, or even all of your teeth, you’re not alone. By the time Americans reach age 50, they’ve lost an average of 12 teeth, including their wisdom teeth. Going around with gaps in your mouth isn’t good for your oral health, though. Those gaps can lead to: There are a number […]
We live in a fast-paced world, where we currently average a measly total of 6.8 hours of sleep a night, and 40% of Americans get less than 6 hours. So, it’s no wonder that 50-70 million U.S. adults have a sleeping disorder, and sleep apnea is the most prevalent, with 22 million diagnosed. That’s why […]