Have you ever watched a child brush their teeth for the first time? It’s easy to spot when a child is not properly brushing their teeth, but have you ever thought if you’ve been doing it wrong this whole time too? At Peters Dental Associates in Houston, TX, we find that many adults are making […]
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What to expect with regular dental cleanings and examinations
Dr. M. H. Peters and the team at Peters Dental Associates in Houston, TX work with patients to help them understand the importance of their routine dental visits. A typical checkup with our team includes the following steps: Saying hello to the receptionist. Our front office team is here to welcome you the minute you […]
What is the importance of routine dental examinations?
Oftentimes, patients in the area of Houston, TX often think of visiting a dentist only when problems occur, whether it be a severe tooth ache or bleeding gums. However, with preventative dentistry, patients should visit the dentist more often to keep their smile healthy. Many patients will ask Dr. M.H. Peters, Jr. of Peters Dental […]
Tips for Protecting the Aging Smile
There are several aspects of aging for which humankind has continually sought solutions. Frequently, what we hear about are the cosmetic concerns that occur with age. We are fortunate to have treatments that enable us to look as young as we feel, or at least closer to that. Additional advances in medicine and dentistry have […]
Is it Possible You Need Urgent Dental Care?
Tooth pain is something that should always be taken seriously. Still, what may happen more often than not is this: slight sensitivity or pain develops, and it is noticed. That’s all. The approach is more of a “wait and see” than a “hey I’d better see the dentist” kind of thing. For the most part, […]
Roll Out Your Best Smile This Year
At the beginning of every new year, most folks experience a natural inclination to plan. We plan to lose weight. We plan to eat better simply or to start an exercise routine, or learn something new. Whatever it is that you set out to do this year, you deserve to feel your best, and this […]
There is no Expiration Date on a Great Smile
During early adulthood, many of us realized that our smile held some power. Liking the appearance of our teeth may have become as important as liking the clothes we wore, or the way our hair looked. An attractive smile is a part of feeling our best, that is for sure. And this applies to our […]
Did You Know That Your Dentist can Forecast Future Dental Needs?
Forecasting is typically something that we leave to meteorologists. Of course, then we complain when their predictions put a damper on our outdoor activities. While the actual word forecasting is most often associated with the weather, there are several areas of the business world where this is the norm. Even in dentistry, there is value […]
Oral Health Management Made Easy
Daily brushing, check. Flossing before bed, check (hopefully!). These tasks are such a normal part of your routine that you barely have to think about doing them anymore. That is unless something in your life changes. You have undoubtedly noticed that summer is here. Hooray! That means days out at the pool or park or […]