by Westgate Family Dental | Mar 5, 2020 | preventive dentistry
Did you know that your toothbrush is a vessel for bacteria? And if it is not appropriately kept, you may be amassing an assortment of germs and bacteria and transferring these to your oral cavity when you brush your teeth? The ADA recently came out with a study along...
by Westgate Family Dental | Mar 5, 2020 | cosmetic dentistry, Dental Clinic, preventive dentistry
There has always been debate about when to bring your kiddo into the dental office for their first dental appointment. Oral health and good dental habits start with that very first visit. The reason for this is because the first dental visit for any child is defining...
by support | Mar 5, 2020 | Denture
Have you ever wondered what a Dental Implant is and what is its purpose? A Dental Implant is a long term alternative to a Dental Bridge. Dr. Yarbrough has been placing Dental Implants for over 10 years. He completed an Implantology Preceptorship at University of Texas...
by Westgate Family Dental | Mar 5, 2020 | cosmetic dentists, Dental bridges, Dental Clinic
Electric toothbrushes have been around in the US since the 1960’s. Over time we’ve seen the electric toothbrush evolve from not just an electric toothbrush but also to a sonic toothbrush. We know you hear us hammer on about the importance of brushing and caring for...
by Westgate Family Dental | Mar 5, 2020 | Dental Clinic
Ancient Egypt was influential in the pioneering of medical and dental fields into the world. Specifically, the Egyptians focused greatly on their overall health, and it was believed that their life expectancy was longer than in any other part of the world. However,...
by Westgate Family Dental | Mar 5, 2020 | Denture
November is Diabetes Awareness month, and no better time to talk about the importance of your oral health and how it relates to the rest of your body especially if you have Diabetes. We all know that the importance of bi-annual cleanings and for individuals who have...
by Westgate Family Dental | Mar 5, 2020 | Dental Clinic
“The American Cancer Society’s current estimates for oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers in the United States for 2013 are”: About 36,000 people will get oral cavity or oropharyngeal cancer. An estimated 6,850 people will die of these cancers. During your bi-annual...
by support | Mar 5, 2020 | Dental Clinic
Recently, we received a question from a patient, they asked: “Does it promote cavities (or wear enamel) to eat acidic food like tomatoes and then brush your teeth shortly after?” SHORT ANSWER: YES!!! EXPLANATION: This is an interesting question that I feel like will...
by Westgate Family Dental | Mar 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
The fear of the dentist is as common as the fear of heights. We know that you want to come to dentist almost as much as you want to bungee jump off a 6 story bridge, but what if we told you, coming to the dentist might not be as bad you might think, and we could quell...
by Westgate Family Dental | Mar 5, 2020 | Dental Clinic
At Westgate Family Dental, patient comfort is one of our highest priorities. We offer a large array of cozy comforts in addition to Conscious Sedation for those nervous folks that are white knuckled just by the thought of going to the dentist. We know that the dental...
Dental Bridge Vs. Dental ImplantOctober 13, 2020