Sachse Family Dentistry at Woodbridge Blog

In 2016, it was predicted that nearly 50,000 people would be diagnosed with oral or oropharyngeal cancer. Oral cancer might not be the most common cancer, but you should never assume that you won’t be a victim. It is important to be aware of what oral cancer is and how you and your dentist in Sachse can work together to detect it early and stop it from becoming a devastating problem.

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There are two things you can rely on when it comes to dental emergencies: 1) They never happen at a convenient time. 2) They might feel overwhelming, and even frightening. The good news is that with the right team on your side, you can trust that everything will be all right. Dr. Travis Rottman and his team at Sachse Family Dentistry are here to help! We’re happy to provide you with instruction over the phone, or see you the same day if necessary. Meanwhile, your situation won’t feel as stressful if you understand how to handle a dental emergency, so here are a few helpful tips.

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Hopefully, your parents instilled a solid dental routine in your lifestyle from the time you were young. But over the years, many patients tend to fall off track and only brush their teeth twice a day—if that—and completely forget about flossing! Those habits aren’t good dental hygiene habits, let alone trying to reach your optimal oral health. In order to get your smile back up to its optimal level of health, follow these tips from your Sachse dentist. You and your smile will be thanking Sachse Family Dentistry in the long run!

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Have you ever played dominoes? Most of us have, and you’ve probably lined up those wooden rectangles so they topple into each other. It’s a fun thing for kids and adults, too. Unfortunately, those cascading dominoes picture what happens to our health when we don’t care for our teeth and gums. So, Dr. Travis Rottman, dentist in Sachse, urges you to routinely care for your oral health at home and his office so you have a healthy mouth and a totally healthy you.

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You’re at your favorite restaurant and you’re frustrated. You can’t order your go-to meal because of your missing tooth. It’s really embarrassing as you struggle to chew and you don’t want your family to see. Sadly, you resort to the soup of the day, which seems rather unsatisfying. This is a daily consideration for someone living with a missing tooth. Eating, talking, and smiling becomes difficult and embarrassing, however there are solutions that will restore your tooth and your oral health. Let’s look at the benefits of dental implants in Sachse.

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