Healthy Dental Habits Everyone Should Follow

Good habits that are helpful and healthy should be applauded and promoted. One of the best habits to start is proper oral health maintenance. A multitude of familiar dental diseases can be eradicated by practicing good oral hygiene every day. Here are some easy habits to follow for healthy teeth.... Read more »

An Unattractive Smile Might Be Addressed by Installing Dental Veneers

The faces of your front teeth routinely appear in many of your basic facial features. When one or more of these teeth are altered by dental stains, tooth enamel discoloration, or minor physical imperfections it can leave you feeling self-conscious. If you feel this way about your smile you should... Read more »

The Fundamentals of Root Canals

Root canal infections are often caused by deep tooth corrosion. Fortunately, although this means that patients normally cause their own pearly whites to erode, this also means that you can have a hand in averting the need for a root canal procedure. Here are a few things that you can... Read more »

Holiday Gift-Giving That Will Brighten Smiles

Are you looking for some innovative gift-giving ideas this holiday season? Our Cen-Tex Dental team has some smile-friendly options that will brighten the smiles of the people you care about. Who says gift-giving can't be fun and good for you at the same time? Make it electric: With advanced technology,... Read more »

Dry Mouth Facts

When there is insufficient saliva in the mouth, dry mouth occurs. For a better understanding of why dry mouth is harmful, read below: - It may come as a surprise to learn that saliva is important for your oral health because it neutralizes acids on your teeth, washes away harmful... Read more »

Some Helpful Information About Dental Implants

Are you missing one or more permanent teeth? If you would like to restore the beauty and functionality of your smile, ask our dentist about dental implants in Killeen, Texas. Dental implants are restorations that replace not only the visible part of the tooth, but the tooth root. What are... Read more »

Use Your Dental Benefits Before Year’s End!

Where does the time go? It seems as if 2017 was just getting started, and now we find ourselves getting ready for the holiday season, and preparing for the start of a new year. You may not be thinking about the dentist right now, but there are some good reasons... Read more »

General Dentistry 101

Your dentist cares about you, your smile, and your oral health, which is why our team at Cen-Tex Dental offers general dentistry in Killeen, Texas. General dentistry is a branch of dentistry that focuses on preventing, diagnosing, and treating dental issues, even dental conditions, disorders, and diseases. Obviously, general dentistry... Read more »

When Should You Bring Your Child in for Their First Dental Visit?

Did you know that you can help protect your child's oral development by starting their dental checkups as early as possible? The American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry both recommend that your child's first dental visit should be within six months after your little one's first... Read more »

Salivary Glands: Champions of Your Oral Health

Did you know that your salivary glands play a vital role in your oral health? These amazing glands often go ignored, but the truth is that they fight like champions. Cen-Tex Dental is pleased to report how exactly they fight their war. Many of the foods you eat have wonderful... Read more »