The weather is heating up and the kids are finally out of school for the season. Summer is officially here! While this sunny season is known for vacations and time spent outdoors with friends or family, it’s also the time of year when we see a spike in dental accidents. According to Kaiser Permanente, summer…
Feeling groggy all day. Waking up throughout the night. An upset, grumpy partner who’s lost sleep because of your snoring. Living with sleep apnea feels like a nightmare. Unfortunately, if you don’t treat your case of sleep apnea soon, the nightmare will only get worse. Decreased performance, sluggish responses, and dangerous health conditions are the…
If you’ve ever had impacted wisdom teeth, you might remember the pain. Impacted wisdom teeth can cause patients so much pain that they go to desperate lengths for pain relief. Some patients, on the other hand, don’t experience noticeable symptoms and go through life without even knowing that there are growing problems in their mouths….
Nobody who has a mouth should smoke cigarettes, nor should they use any other type of tobacco products, such as cigars and smokeless tobacco. Smoking is the number one preventable cause of heart disease and cancer. It’s also linked to cardio-pulmonary conditions such as asthma. Moreover, smoking harms your teeth throat, tongue, and gums….
We’re dentists. We’re surrounded by dentistry all day long. Dental drills, tartar scrapers, needles – these are tools that we use every single day. We’re so accustomed to the sights, sounds, and smells of a dental office that we hardly even think about it anymore. However, every so often, we have to remind ourselves of…
We all encounter stress in our daily lives. Many may be aware of the issues that it causes on our bodies such as high blood pressure, headaches or even heart disease. But did you know about the negative effects that stress can cause on your oral health? Unfortunately, our oral health can develop many conditions…
Any parent will tell you that getting kids to brush is not always an easy feat. When they do brush, ensuring that they continue brushing long enough to make a difference is an additional challenge. Luckily, there are apps designed to make brushing fun. Most of them are free to download, so it’s easy to…
Every February is National Childhood Dental Health Month, when the American Dental Association emphasizes the importance of children’s dentistry. Keeping children and parents informed about the proper ways to brush their teeth ensures that their oral health remains in optimal condition. But getting your young children to brush can be difficult. Kids often find brushing…
Patients here in Austin and Kerrville know first-hand how talented Dr. Matthew Huff is. Dr. Huff and the Precision Dentistry & Implants staff are dedicated to providing the best dental care, which covers a range of procedures and treatments. Don’t just take our word for it — Dr. Huff’s commitment to dental excellence has also…
