Highland West Dental Care Blog

A loose baby tooth is usually a normal part of growing up. A loose adult tooth, however, is a horse of a different color! Permanent teeth are designed to remain firmly anchored in the jaw, so unexpected movement can be a sign that something needs attention. Here, you’ll learn some tips on what to do if it happens to you so you can help protect the tooth and prevent the problem from getting worse.

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With schools everywhere headed back into session, it’s time for many parents to start thinking about the return of extracurricular activities like after-school sports. Often, this means replacing worn and outgrown protective gear. This season, however, when stocking up on new helmets, shin guards, or special shoes, don’t forget to protect you or your child’s mouth. That’s because according to the Oral Health Foundation, an estimated 13 to 39 percent of all urgent oral health problems are caused by playing sports. So, what are the most common dental emergencies? Here’s three of the biggest dangers to your smile during athletics, and how to protect against them!

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If dental anxiety has kept you from getting the care you need, sedation dentistry might be the answer. But there’s a lot of misinformation out there, so it’s normal to have questions before trying it. Here are answers to some of the most common things people ask.

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Oral conscious sedation is one of the most effective tools in dentistry for helping anxious patients get the care they need comfortably. But it’s not just for patients terrified of the dentist—in fact, there’s a wide range of people who could use it! Continue reading to take a look at who tends to benefit most from oral sedation in Austin.

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When it comes to getting an aesthetic smile, veneers are a popular option that many people get. They can give you a more proportional grin in no time, but how have they become such a reliable treatment? The benefits you get today come from decades of evolution in dentistry. Here’s how they changed over time to become the effective cosmetic work they are known for today.

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Imagine you got yourself some of your favorite hard candies after a long day. The sweet treat might be the pick-me-up you need, and you are happily enjoying it. You bite into one, but then something doesn’t feel right. You run to the mirror and notice that you accidentally cracked a tooth! Whether from food or an accident, this situation in general can be worrying. You might wonder if the issue will fix itself, but here’s why you should call your emergency dentist to get it back to great shape.

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If you feel like your teeth look too small, you’re not alone. Small or undersized teeth—sometimes called “peg teeth” or naturally short teeth—can affect the balance of your smile and your overall confidence. The good news is that modern dentistry offers several effective solutions to improve the size, shape, and appearance of your teeth.

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Finding a dentist who speaks English isn’t too difficult in the United States. However, when it comes to other languages, like Russian, Hebrew, or Spanish, you may have to look a bit harder. Clear communication is essential for achieving and maintaining good oral health. This is why Dr. Yonatan Pevzner with Highland West Dental Care is pleased to use his multilingual skills to ensure all of his patients’ smile needs are met. Keep reading to discover which languages Dr. Pevzner speaks when providing high-quality dental care.

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Dentures are the tried-and-true solution for tooth loss and have a long history of successfully rebuilding smiles. However, your jawbone starts to thin after teeth go missing, eventually causing your restoration, which was initially designed to fit like a glove, to become destabilized.

Fortunately, there are various types of denture glues that can help keep your replacement teeth more firmly in place. If you’re struggling to pick the right product, continue reading to learn about 3 of the options and who might benefit from them!

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Did you know that your jawbone connects to your skull via two sliding-disc joints, called the temporomandibular joints (TMJ)? Under normal circumstances, these give your mouth a full range of motion; forward and back, side to side, and open and closed.

But if you suffer from bruxism or have a bite misalignment, the added pressure placed on these joints can trigger a temporomandibular disorder (TMD) that can contribute to other symptoms, including headaches. If you’ve been suffering from recent migraines and  are unsure if your jaw might be the cause, continue reading to learn more about it!

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