by Element Dental & Orthodontics | Jul 17, 2015 | Dental Care, General Dentistry, Oral Health
Oral health is an important and often overlooked component of an older person’s general health and well-being. Dr. McCauley and Associates and our team know that for many of our older patients, oral health can become an issue when arthritis or other neurological...
by Element Dental & Orthodontics | May 15, 2015 | General Dentistry, Oral Health
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...
by Element Dental & Orthodontics | May 1, 2015 | Oral Health
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...
by Element Dental & Orthodontics | Apr 3, 2015 | Oral Health
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...
by Element Dental & Orthodontics | Feb 6, 2015 | Dental Care, Oral Health
Dr. McCauley and Associates and our team recommend that you brush your teeth two to three times a day, for at least two minutes each time. But have you ever wondered what’s in toothpaste and how it actually works? The mouth is home to more than 500 types of...
by Element Dental & Orthodontics | Nov 14, 2014 | Dental Care, Oral Health
Your teeth are precious. Once your permanent teeth come in, they need to last you a lifetime. Extensive tooth decay can lead to dental caries and the need for fillings, crowns, bridges, and dentures. While these fixes can go a long way toward maintaining your quality...
