Most of us aren’t born with a red carpet smile. And if you’ve thought about straightening your teeth but are apprehensive about doing so with traditional orthodontic treatment, Dr. McCauley and Associates and our team at Element Dental want you to know...
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Summer Break: An ideal time for wisdom teeth removal
After your son or daughter departs for college, the last thing you want to get is a call or text to learn he or she is in pain. Dr. McCauley and Associates and our team at Element Dental will tell you there aren’t many emergency situations that can be avoided...
Memorial Day and Getting Ready for Summer
Memorial Day didn't become an official holiday until 1971, but Americans started gathering annually in the spring to remember those who lost their lives in war during the 1860s, right after the Civil War. Celebrated on the last Monday in May, people still decorate the...
How do I know if I’m at risk for oral cancer?
Every year, over 50,000 North Americans are diagnosed with oral or throat cancer, which has a higher death rate than many other common cancers, including cervical cancer, testicular cancer, Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and thyroid or skin cancers. The high death rate...
The Importance of Baby Teeth
Dr. McCauley and Associates and our team know it can be easy to underestimate the significance of baby teeth. At Element Dental, we sometimes meet parents who assume that since their child's baby teeth, also known as primary teeth, eventually fall out and are...
May Marks National Physical Fitness and Sports Month!
The merry month of May also happens to be National Fitness and Sports Month, so take advantage of the warmer days to get outside and exercise! Bringing a friend, family member, or coworker with you when you go for a brisk walk during a lunch break can provide an...
How to Handle a Dental Emergency
Whether it’s a broken tooth or injured gums, a dental emergency can interfere with eating, speaking, or other day-to-day activities. According to the American Dental Association , you can sometimes prevent dental emergencies like these by avoiding the use of...
Every Day is Earth Day
During the early days of the environmental awareness movement, those who demonstrated against pollution, toxic chemicals, and the general public health were known as hippies. The early 1970s were a time of change, and assertions that we needed to pay more attention to...
Common Emergency Visits: From lost fillings to broken dentures
You never know when you're going to experience a dental emergency, but if you do, it should give you peace of mind to know that emergency dental care is available at our office 24/7. Whether you chip your front tooth playing softball, or your child knocks out a couple...
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
What is oral cancer? April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. If you have been putting off a visit to our Lufkin, Conroe, Bryan, Spring, Tomball, or Humble, TX office, now is an excellent time to schedule one. Regular visits to Element Dental can be the first line of...