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Protecting Your Smile with Mouthguards
posted: May 28, 2024.

If you participate in sports or other physical activities, it’s wise to consider getting a mouthguard. Also known as mouth protectors, mouthguards are a device worn over the teeth to Read more
Memorial Day: Parades, remembrance, and the unofficial start of summer!
posted: May 21, 2024.

“The purpose of all war is peace.” - Saint Augustine Fire truck sirens, baton twirlers, marching bands covering patriotic tunes, colorful floats, costumes, and millions of red, white, and blue American Read more
Caring for Your Cat’s Dental Health
posted: May 14, 2024.

While you make sure your family is getting the best care possible, with regular dental checkups and cleanings at our LAKE JACKSON, Texas office, there is one family member that Read more
May Marks National Physical Fitness and Sports Month!
posted: May 07, 2024.

The merry month of May also happens to be National Fitness and Sports Month, so take advantage of the warmer days to get outside and exercise! Bringing a friend, family Read more
When to Replace Fillings
posted: Apr. 30, 2024.

A dental filling replaces and restores the health of a tooth that has been damaged. Often, the need for a filling results from a cavity due to a large amount Read more
Do adults need fluoride treatments?
posted: Apr. 23, 2024.

Many dentists and hygienists recommend fluoride treatments for their adult patients. You might ask yourself, “Do I really need a fluoride treatment? I thought those were just for my kids.” Read more
Earth Day
posted: Apr. 16, 2024.

The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first Read more
The Effects of Sleep Apnea on Dental Health
posted: Apr. 09, 2024.

Sleep apnea is an increasingly common medical condition, and one that can have a truly devastating effect on the waking life of the sufferer. Those who suffer from the disorder Read more
Do Spring Allergies Mean (B)Looming Dental Problems?
posted: Apr. 02, 2024.

April showers bring May flowers, and May flowers bring . . . allergies. If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from seasonal allergies, you might be suffering Read more
How do I know when I have a cavity?
posted: Mar. 26, 2024.

the doctor and our team at Cynthia Overholser frequently field questions about cavities and what causes them. Patients will typically ask, “I brush twice a day and floss regularly, as Read more
Xerostomia: What does that mean anyway?
posted: Mar. 19, 2024.

Does your mouth always feel like it’s dry? If it does you may be suffering from xerostomia. Xerostomia is defined as dry mouth resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow. Read more
Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
posted: Mar. 12, 2024.

Happily for all of us who like to celebrate with friends and family, there’s no need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. Every March 17th, many of us Read more
Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
posted: Mar. 05, 2024.

At Cynthia Overholser, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. One of Read more
What to do about Dry Mouth
posted: Feb. 27, 2024.

Xerostomia, commonly known as dry mouth, is a condition in which the salivary glands in the mouth don’t produce enough saliva. Saliva keeps the mouth moist and cleanses it of Read more
Thumb Sucking
posted: Feb. 20, 2024.

Learning to suck their thumbs is one of the first physical skills babies acquire. In fact, ultrasound images have revealed babies sucking their thumbs in the womb! Babies have a Read more
The Start of Valentine’s Day
posted: Feb. 13, 2024.

Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day, has been said to originate with a Catholic priest named Valentine several thousand year ago. Valentine defied the emperor at the time Read more