Gruene Family Dental Blog

Dentures are one of the most traditional solutions for missing teeth, helping patients eat, speak, and smile with complete confidence once again! Although they’re excellent for restoring one’s dental function and appearance, they can only do their job well when they fit properly. If your dentures are ill-fitting, they can cause significant discomfort and contribute to several oral health problems. Read on as we discuss what causes dentures to become loose, which complications can arise, and how your dentist can help.   

Halloween is just around the corner now. Soon enough, you will be preparing the finishing touches on your costume and buying sweets in bulk. As exciting and delicious as this holiday is, you probably already know that it doesn’t have the best influence on oral health. That’s why we have six tips to help you keep your smile healthy while still enjoying everything that Halloween has to offer. Continue reading to learn what they are.

Carefully Choose Your Candy

It may be the middle of summer, but back-to-school season will be here before you know it! To avoid the last-minute stress of organizing carpools, buying school supplies, and completing everything else on your to-do list, it’s a good idea to get started now. The best place to begin? By scheduling your child’s six-month dental checkup and cleaning. Keep reading to learn about the link between academic success and oral health!

What the Research Says About Academic Success & Oral Health

Before, going to the dentist was pretty much just about keeping your smile healthy. While this is still the first priority of your dentist, they are also focused on the appearance of your smile and how you feel about it. Cosmetic dentistry may not be new, but it is becoming more and more popular every year! There are numerous reasons why this is the case. Read on to learn about the different factors that are contributing the to popularity of cosmetic dentistry.

A dazzling, bright set of pearly whites. That’s what most people envision when they think of the perfect smile. It’s normal to feel self-conscious if your teeth aren’t as snow white as your favorite stars—but rest assured, most people’s teeth aren’t. It’s important to remember that our grin naturally changes shades as we age. That’s just a part of life! Read along to find out what the shade of your teeth may indicate.

Light Gray/Yellow Teeth

Many families are concerned about the cost of dentistry. Dentists understand that, which is why they may offer a range of provisions to help patients afford the care they need to maintain a healthy, pain-free smile. For example, they may be happy to accept dental insurance. They might even offer an in-house dental savings plan. In this blog post, we’ll consider some of the key differences between these two types of resources.

Dental Insurance

At Gruene Family Dental, we routinely see students from Canyon High School and New Braunfels High School. When the subject of orthodontics comes up, many teenagers are worried by the thought of having to wear clunky metal braces. They are athletes, artists, and rising YouTube stars who don’t want the sight of brackets and wires detracting from their accomplishments. We are proud to offer Invisalign Teen at our practice to provide young adults with a discreet and effective alternative to traditional braces. Keep reading to find out how it works.