During the month of October we are often reminded of the changes that occur all around us. The drop in temperature is a welcome change. The leaves changing on the trees make way for winter to come, and the newly harvested fall foods are fantastic to feast on! These are all wonderful changes ushered in […]
Is Flossing a Frustration?
Is it safe to assume that flossing is your least favorite dental habit that you need to maintain? If so, why is that? At times, flossing can provide a large amount of frustration for some of our patients. Tiny patients with fine motor skills struggle with the wrapping of the floss around their precious digits. […]
A First Can Only Be Experienced One Time
Once you experience something for the first time, it can never be your first time again. With this knowledge, it tends to put a lot of pressure on all of those ‘firsts’ you may experience. How about all of your kids’ firsts? Almost all firsts for kids tend to be recorded with our phones. Documentation […]
Optimal Age For Orthodontic Screening
Orthodontic screening can be done at any age. However, there is an optimal age for screening for orthodontics. Age seven is considered the optimal age for an orthodontic screening. There are several reasons for this: By the time your child is 7, their first adult molars erupt which establishes their back bite. Fair Lakes Family […]
School’s Out For The Summer! What Are Your Plans?
Congratulations! Your family survived another year of school together! No more homework for the next few months. Waking up early to catch the bus will be replaced with lazy summer mornings of sleeping in. What are your plans for this summer? Will your kids attend a summer camp? Have you signed them up for a […]
Your Guide To Porcelain Veneers
Have you been considering changing your smile to look more beautiful? Are you dissatisfied with the appearance of your teeth? Are you experiencing unsightly spaces between your teeth? Do you have cracked, fractured, or damaged teeth? Are your teeth no longer as white as you want them to be? Are you wishing to restore congenitally […]
Athletic Mouthguards For Your Sporty Kids
Take a deep breath in. Can you smell it? Spring is in the air! Flowers are blooming, warm temperatures are returning, and spring sports are in full swing. Texas football season is over, and sports such as soccer, tennis, softball, baseball, lacrosse and many other sports are underway. There’s nothing more exhilarating as a parent […]
Why Is Preventive Care So Important?
For some, skipping that bi-annual trip to the dentist might not seem like a big deal. But the truth is, preventive dental care is essential to maintaining a healthy smile and staving off more serious dental procedures and diseases. But for anyone wondering if preventive dental care is really all that important, here are a […]
3 Common Worst-Case Dental Scenarios
Dental problems can manifest themselves in a variety of ways, some major and some minor. While we all hope that our own dental troubles will be of the minor variety, many patients will, at some point, have to deal with an unforeseen worst-case scenario. Here are three of the more common worst-case scenarios and a […]
Save Your Smile with Restorative Care
No matter how well you care for your teeth, sometimes problems happen. When they do, you want professional dentists that can help you save your smile. At Fair Lakes Family Dentistry, our team will work hard to give your teeth the extra care they need in order to fix your smile and return your confidence. […]