San Marcos Gentle Dental Blog

As with most things in life, back-to-school season seems to get more complicated as your child gets older. With their hobbies, school clubs, sports, and other obligations stacking up, it can be difficult to find time for a trip to the dentist, let alone figure out what needs to be done today to get your child’s smile in tip-top shape.

With this three-step checklist, you’ll be able to improve your child’s oral health and still have time to take them to soccer practice. Read on to get started!

Summer is here, which means your bags are packed for a vacation. The last thing you’d expect to ruin your travel plans is a dental emergency, but 1 in 6 Americans requires urgent attention from a dentist every year. If the unexpected should happen, don’t panic. Here’s how to handle a dental emergency when traveling.

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Now that summer is here, you’re likely eager for a well-deserved trip. That’s natural enough – a break would allow you to enjoy fun in the sun! Still, do care for your teeth and gums during this time. A healthy smile will make your seasonal getaway all the sweeter. If you need help on that front, your San Marcos dentist can even assist. Read on to learn four oral health tips for your summer vacation this year.

At this point, you’re likely itching for a vacation. That’s only natural –  summer is here again, and the weather is suited for fun in the sun! Still, there’s some prep work you should take care of first. In particular, consider seeing your dentist before summer vacation. A pre-trip dental visit actually has many benefits; attending one makes work breaks more enjoyable. If you’d like to learn more, just let your San Marcos dentist explain. Here are four great reasons to see a dentist this season’s vacation.

If you’ve been to the dentist for a checkup recently, you may have had your dentist perform a routine oral cancer screening. The process is fast and simple, but this exam could potentially be lifesaving.

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, which is a time when dentists raise awareness about this deadly and all-too-common disease. In the spirit of this month, here’s some useful information about oral cancer that can help you detect this condition.