General Dentistry - Pecan Tree Dental

Gum Irritation: Some Things To Avoid

When you experience gum irritation, it can become far more frustrating than you might think. This is for a long list of reasons, the foremost of which include the following: You may have no idea why your gums seem irritated and the irritation may worsen and make speaking and eating uncomfortable. First things first, if […]

4 Breakfast Faves To Limit

Ah, yes, the amazing delicacies that come with breakfast! Many are time-honored staples that we simply assume are wonderful for our health (and in many cases, they are). However, it’s also important to recognize that there are particular selections that may not be so fantastic for your oral health. While you should avoid anything that […]

Quiz: Getting Ready For Bed!

Every night, you should be including dental hygiene as part of your preparing for bed routine. You already know this, of course, but are you certain about whether there’s a best approach or if it’s a bit of a free-for-all? If you’re relying on the second option, we strongly encourage you to rethink the benefits […]

Answers To Your Flossing Questions

You might have just one flossing question or perhaps many. Whether it’s one or 20, the best thing to do with those little uncertainties of yours is to bring them to our attention. Why so, you wonder? Well, when you ignore them, you may be doing quite a disservice to your smile. When you’re missing […]

Smile Protection: 4 Things You Should Limit

There are those things that you can do for your smile without considering limits. For instance, drinking water is always good. Eating healthy foods will never be an issue. Taking a look in the mirror to see if anything has changed is consistently beneficial. However, as you may have imagined, there are also those things […]

Toothbrush Misconceptions: Clearing Up The Details

What types of things do you rely on your toothbrush to do for you? You know that it can’t do your laundry or help you make a sandwich. However, are you fully aware of its purpose as well as its limitations? If not, you may find yourself in some dangerous waters, dealing with the oral […]

Quiz: Should I Do Something About Old Dental Work?

What’s going on in your smile that’s beginning to feel problematic? Do you have old dental work that either doesn’t fit correctly, that you’re pretty sure is damaged, or that you think is past its prime? If so, you might wonder if it’s best to just leave it alone or if you should be doing […]

3 Ways To Get Your Calcium

If you don’t think you’re getting as much calcium as you need for your dental health, then you probably aren’t completely certain about your available sources. While a supplement store is certainly going to help, it’s not the only option on the list! Take a moment to learn more about how to get as much […]

DIY Dental Care: Yes Or No?

There’s probably part of you that sees a DIY dental care idea online and thinks that it seems amazing and you should just throw caution to the wind and give it a try. However, there’s probably a different part of you that thinks, “This is probably a bit risky, maybe I should visit my dentist […]

Gag Reflex Quiz

Are you someone who feels that your gag reflex is getting in the way of your dental care? As a result, do you worry there’s nothing you can do about it, you feel a bit alone, and you aren’t sure how to move forward? Of course, we encourage you to talk with us about this […]