Healthy Living
Good dental hygiene starts young
Dental hygiene students from Texas A&M University College of Dentistry gave an oral health presentation recently to 40 children aged 1 to 6 at Spanish Schoolhouse in Allen. In both English and Spanish, the students shared how to hold a toothbrush and for how long. Read More
In honor of National Dentist Day: 5 foods for a healthier smile
National Dentist Day is March 6, and the dentists at Texas A&M College of Dentistry remind you to brush, floss and visit your local dentist twice a year for professional cleanings. In between those cleanings, here are five foods – sometimes called natural toothbrushes – dentists suggest eating to protect your teeth: Read More
5 tips for a tooth-friendly Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is full of love, flowers and candy. But those who overindulge in sweets may find themselves with a mouth full of cavities in the future. Read More
Root canals: Are they as scary as they seem?
Dr. Poorya Jalali said root canals "get a bad rap," when it's actually a straightforward, almost painless, procedure. Read More
Learning to smile again
For the last 18 years, Aimee Anderson has worked to regain her life. She used drugs for almost two decades, but when she became sober in 2006, she restored her relationship with her children, regained the trust of her family and friends and started cleaning houses in her hometown. Despite these victories, there was still one thing she wanted back – her smile. Read More
TMJ disorders call for conservative care
Opening and closing your mouth is an action taken for granted by most people, but if you suffer from temporomandibular disorders, it can be painful and lead to a myriad of other problems in the head and neck. Read More
Keep your teeth happy this Halloween
Tips to take care of your teeth after trick or treating Read More
Let’s talk toothbrushes
The toothbrush is the most basic tool for maintaining healthy teeth, but many people give their toothbrush little thought. Here are a few tips. Read More
Patients welcome!
Texas A&M College of Dentistry’s predoctoral clinics are active these days. Despite the pandemic, patient care has been available at full capacity since mid-2021. Read More
Say Cheese
We often use the phrase “say cheese” when prompting people to smile for the camera. But cheese is more than a catchy phrase. It really does help your smile—or at least your teeth. Read More