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The Link Between Dental Hygiene and Your Overall Health
posted: Dec. 09, 2025.
When patients of Melanie L. Throne, DDS, PA hear any mention of oral or dental hygiene, they probably think of brushing and flossing their teeth. Although these are extremely important, Read more
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Holiday Gift Ideas for Healthy Holiday Smiles
posted: Dec. 02, 2025.
Need some gift ideas for family members and friends who seem to have absolutely everything? Who are impossible to shop for? Who tell you not to worry, it’s the thought Read more
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Tips for a Tooth-Friendly Thanksgiving
posted: Nov. 25, 2025.
Nothing is more welcome at the Thanksgiving table than your happy, healthy smile! Here are some ideas to keep your holiday smile looking and feeling its best. #1 Good Dental Hygiene Doesn’t Read more
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Common Emergency Care Visits: Toothaches and Abscesses
posted: Nov. 18, 2025.
You never know when a dental problem may arise. Unfortunately, they don’t necessarily occur during office hours. the doctor can provide you with the proper information and treatment options to Read more
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Good Oral Health Habits When You’re Pregnant
posted: Nov. 11, 2025.
the doctor and our team at Melanie L. Throne, DDS, PA will tell you that good oral health habits when you are pregnant are very important. A plaque or infectious Read more
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Tips for Cold and Flu Season
posted: Nov. 04, 2025.
It’s peak cold and flu season, a time to be especially conscious about your health. We have some suggestions to help you navigate this contagious time of year, with bonus Read more
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Let’s Make Halloween Treats Less Tricky!
posted: Oct. 28, 2025.
If the scariest part of Halloween in Benbrook, Texas is trying to figure out which treats are braces-friendly and which treats are braces-frightful, we have a fiendishly simple suggestion to Read more
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Should You Be Concerned about Your Child’s Bad Breath?
posted: Oct. 21, 2025.
The short answer to this question? Yes. Because your child’s breath is a reflection of his or her oral health, you should talk to the doctor if you notice any Read more
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Pregnancy and Oral Care
posted: Oct. 14, 2025.
Pregnancy involves a lot of alterations in your health. Melanie L. Throne, DDS, PA is here to help you understand the oral health aspects of your pregnancy. As you may already Read more
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October Is Orthodontic Health Month!
posted: Oct. 07, 2025.
October’s here! A month when we celebrate the beauty of fall, the taste of pumpkin spice, the fun of Halloween in Benbrook, Texas, and the healthy smiles which orthodontic treatment Read more
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Tooth Sensitivity
posted: Sep. 30, 2025.
Most of us know that unpleasant feeling. You’re happily enjoying an icy milkshake with lunch or having a piping hot cappuccino break, and suddenly an innocent binge turns to cringe—your Read more
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Women's Hormones and Oral Health
posted: Sep. 23, 2025.
At Melanie L. Throne, DDS, PA, we know that hormones affect a woman's mood, but did you know they can also impact the health of a woman’s mouth? Women are Read more
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Breaking Bad Oral Habits
posted: Sep. 16, 2025.
The effects of bad oral habits are something our team sees all too often. You might have bad oral habits that stem from childhood, possibly because your parents did not Read more
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Is periodontal disease genetic?
posted: Sep. 09, 2025.
One of the most enjoyable parts of looking at family pictures is finding resemblances. You have your father’s brown eyes and your grandmother’s curly hair. You’ve got your aunt’s basketball Read more
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Celebrate Women’s Health and Fitness Day with Your Healthiest Smile!
posted: Sep. 02, 2025.
On the last Wednesday in September, we celebrate “Women’s Health and Fitness Day.” Because your oral health plays such a large role in your general health and well-being, let’s look Read more
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My mouth is dry. What can I do?
posted: Aug. 26, 2025.
Nobody likes a dry mouth. It is an uncomfortable and sometimes oddly unexplainable sensation that most people like to avoid. It is not a condition that automatically sends you into Read more