Dentists in Longview are dedicated to your oral health and care about the condition of your teeth. At Vaca Cosmetic & Family Dentistry we recognize that your teeth help you both eat and speak. You use your teeth to tear, scrape, and chew food, as well as to form words with your tongue. Healthy teeth …
Though most Texas residents are fairly health-conscious, periodontal disease is more common than you might think. At Vaca Cosmetic & Family Dentistry, we see patients with gum disease every day. Some patients aren’t even aware they have it until Dr. David Vaca diagnoses it. Fortunately, it can be treated with varying degrees of treatment depending …
Believe it or not, plaque can rear its ugly head in any Longview mouth – even yours – no matter how meticulous you try to be. If you have deep grooves, watch out. If you have a receding gum line, watch out. If you are a candy-loving Longview resident with the proverbial sweet tooth, watch …
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which your breathing stops and restarts during the night. It can lead to other health issues, some of them life-threatening. At SLEEPwell in Longview TX, it is a treatable condition. There are three types of sleep apnea: Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common type, and consists of …
Sometimes caring for your teeth can feel inconvenient. Maybe you get frequent cavities or you have sensitivity to hot or cold. Perhaps you’re having a severe toothache that you want to get rid of as soon as possible. Whatever the reason, have you ever wondered whether it would be better just to have your teeth …
Flossing. It’s annoying, and does it really do that much? Yet you know your family dentist in Longview is going to remind and encourage you to floss daily. But why is flossing so important? Here are 5 reasons that you really should add flossing to your daily routine. Reduce the Bacteria in Your Mouth There …
Flossing is essential for everyone. It helps to clear away bacteria and plaque that get trapped between the teeth, thereby reducing the risk of gum disease, bad breath, and other unpleasant consequences. Even people who have dental implants in Longview aren’t exempt from the need to floss; in fact, oral hygiene is especially important if you have implants. However, …
Also known as cardiovascular disease, this condition comes in many forms. Damage to the heart’s major blood vessels, cardiac arrest, and stroke can cause sudden death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 610,000 people die from heart disease in the U.S. every year, equating to 25 percent of all deaths annually. This …
When people think of oral health, they rarely think about Alzheimer’s as well. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive condition that causes brain cells and their connections to degenerate and eventually die. This causes multiple mental functions, such as memory, to deteriorate. To this day, no cure exists and there are more than 3 million cases …
Oral hygiene is key to preventing dental plaque, gum disease, and bad breath, but did you know there was even more at stake when it comes to your overall health? For decades, dentists and other medical professionals have been researching the link tying the health of the mouth and the health of the body. Turns …
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