Did you know that your teeth can have referred pain? Sometimes the pain can feel like it is in one tooth, when the actual source of the pain is in a different tooth, or in the gums, or the jaw. Nerve pain originating from a lower molar can be felt in a lower front tooth, [Read more …]
The office of Dr. Jeanne Taylor office has two insurance specialists that are well-versed in answering your insurance questions. We can also pre-file a planned treatment with your insurance company to find out how much the insurance company will be paying. Call Dr. Jeanne Taylor’s office for more information. 512-343-2425
Do you need to take prophylactic antibiotics before cleanings and invasive dental procedures? Dr. Jeanne Taylor explains that the guidelines from the American Heart Association and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons have recently changed. These changes were made because (1) sometimes the risk of taking prophylactic antibiotics is greater than the benefit, (2) sometimes [Read more …]
Sensitive teeth often are a result of receding gums. When the gums recede, the root of the tooth is exposed. The root of the tooth is not covered by protective enamel; it is covered by softer cementum, which can erode easily when exposed. When erosion of this surface occurs, open dentin tubules below the surface [Read more …]
By Mary Elizabeth Dallas, HealthDay People who visit the dentist regularly to have their teeth cleaned may lower their risk for heart attack or stroke, new research suggests. The researchers found that fewer teeth and a higher number of infections around the base of teeth increase a person’s risk for congestive heart failure or heart attack. [Read more …]
The eyes may be the window to the soul, but the mouth provides an even better view of the body as a whole. Some of the earliest signs of diabetes, cancer, pregnancy, immune disorders, hormone imbalances and drug issues show up in the gums, teeth and tongue—sometimes long before a patient knows anything is wrong. [Read more …]
How soda attacks your teeth The “Sip All Day, Get Decay” slogan isn’t just meant to be a catchy tagline – it’s literally the truth! Sugar in soda combines with bacteria in your mouth to form acid, which attacks the teeth. Diet or “sugar-free” soda contains its own acid which damages teeth. Each attack lasts [Read more …]