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October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle
posted: Oct. 04, 2022.
Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around Read more -
Quit Smoking to Save Your Smile
posted: Sep. 27, 2022.
You have probably counted a hundred reasons to stop smoking. It’s unhealthy. It’s expensive. It annoys the people around you. You have to schedule your day around the next cigarette. Read more -
Women’s Medications and Dry Mouth
posted: Sep. 20, 2022.
Women using medication to treat a variety of medical conditions are often unaware of the potential side effects. One common side effect of medications such as blood pressure medication, birth Read more -
Oral Health Concerns Specific to Pregnant Women
posted: Sep. 13, 2022.
A lot of changes occur in a woman's body during pregnancy. Hormone fluctuations are responsible for many of those changes, including the need for additional attention to the teeth and Read more -
Back to School? Remember Your Dental Homework!
posted: Sep. 06, 2022.
It’s a busy time of year. Book lists! Supplies! New clothes! (How did they outgrow those shoes already?) And while you’re preparing your family’s list of back-to-school necessities, here are Read more -
Labor Day: Our favorite holiday to rest!
posted: Aug. 30, 2022.
Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring Read more -
Don’t procrastinate about dental work!
posted: Aug. 23, 2022.
When you have dental issues or just need routine care, you may try to put off making an appointment at Melanie L. Throne, DDS, PA. Common reasons for procrastination are Read more -
Cleaning Your Baby’s Teeth
posted: Aug. 16, 2022.
In the eyes of most parents, nothing is cuter than their baby’s smile. Did you know your little one’s smile (that is, his or her oral health) actually plays a Read more -
Safety of Dental X-Ray Radiation
posted: Aug. 09, 2022.
We all want to live our healthiest lives. We know that part of keeping ourselves healthy is regular visits to our Benbrook, Texas office for checkups and necessary dental work. Read more -
Dangers of Thumb Sucking
posted: Aug. 02, 2022.
It’s common for children to suck their thumb at a young age. the doctor and our team want you to understand the potential issues that can surface down the road Read more -
Dental Veneers
posted: Jul. 26, 2022.
Are you looking to improve the appearance of your front teeth? Dental veneers are widely used to improve the appearance of front teeth and are a much more conservative option Read more -
What to Do for Your Loose Tooth
posted: Jul. 19, 2022.
One of the first exciting childhood experiences we outgrow is the excitement of discovering a loose tooth. Sadly, there’s no adult Tooth Fairy waiting to exchange a gift for a Read more -
Why Are We Recommending a Periodontal Consultation?
posted: Jul. 12, 2022.
The best way to protect yourself from gum disease is to be proactive: practice good oral hygiene at home and schedule regular checkups and cleanings in our Benbrook, Texas office. How Read more -
Fun Facts for the Fourth
posted: Jun. 28, 2022.
The Fourth of July is a great time to get together with friends and family members for BBQ, games, fireworks, and other celebrations in honor of our country’s independence. While Read more -
Heart Disease and Oral Health
posted: Jun. 21, 2022.
Is there a link between oral health and heart health? This is a question that has been receiving a lot of attention in recent studies. While as yet there is Read more -
Celebrate Your Dad's Smile
posted: Jun. 14, 2022.
Father’s Day is coming up, and, just in case your dad has enough ties, we have some gifting suggestions for you. Here’s a selection of gifts large and small tailored Read more