Hello, I am Dr. Kirby. Whether you are one of our patients or a blogosphere visitor, welcome to my dental blog. My dental practice is called Vaca Cosmetic & Family Dentistry and is located at 3121 H G Mosley Pkwy in Longview, Texas. I have been practicing dentistry since 1999. Since opening my dental practice, …
Hi, I’m Chris Kirby of Vaca Cosmetic & Family Dentistry. If you are one of my patients, welcome back. If this is your first visit, I appreciate you stopping by. My friendly team and I love taking care of our valued patients in the Longview area. Today’s article is for smiles that are overdue for …
Vaca Cosmetic & Family Dentistry is a full-service family and general dental practice. We can address any dental need including total smile makeovers. If you are considering a smile makeover, you may be wondering whether to do it all at once or one procedure at a time over an extended period. Here are some factors …
Social interaction plays a vital role in personal and professional relationships. It’s crucial to put your best foot forward when it comes to social engagement. While many factors contribute to making a positive impression, one aspect that often gets overlooked is dental hygiene. You can dress for success, make yourself up with the best of …
Hi. I’m Dr. Chris Kirby. When my patients get mouth sores, I guide them to evaluate what they’re eating and make some changes. By following these tips, you too can avoid the discomfort of eating and help to increase the speed of healing. 1. Eat soft or pureed foods. Don’t worry, you won’t have to …
Planning for Success To achieve the best in oral health and a stunning smile, you need a strategy. If you’re in Longview, Texas looking for a smile makeover and need general dentistry, general and preventive dentistry, sleep apnea or any number of dental restoration procedures done, your strategy should be: “Contact my professional neighborhood dental …
Here at Vaca Cosmetic & Family Dentistry, we approach all your oral care needs from two separate angles—what we can do in our dentistry practice and what you can do at home. For example, tooth whitening and correcting discoloration can be treated in our office or at home. Here in the office, there are safe …
A toothache is probably the most common dental problem. However, they have multiple causes. A toothache can come on gradually–or attack with full force. At Vaca Cosmetic & Family Dentistry/SLEEPwell Longview, our team can treat tooth pain seamlessly. 1. You sip a cold drink and–bam!–tooth pain. When a cavity has eroded enamel it eventually taps …
Hi! I’m Dr. Chris Kirby, DDS. Most every day, I can be found at my Longview dental practice treating dental patients with tooth and gum problems or helping patients prevent them. Many common medical conditions pose a risk to oral health. 1) Longview diabetes patients with high blood glucose often have a higher risk of …
Are you struggling with dental anxiety in the Longview area? If so, Vaca Cosmetic & Family Dentistry/SLEEPwell Longview can help. “How can I deal with anxiety about visiting the dentist?” 1. Consider what the anxiety stems from. For example: pain, injections, loss of control, personal space invasion, and embarrassment about fear of the unknown. 2. …
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