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Valentine's Day History
posted: Feb. 14, 2023.

Valentine’s Day is best known as a celebration of love in all its forms. Pink hearts, red roses, and cute greeting cards adorn every surface you see. What many people Read more
I’ve lost a filling; now what?
posted: Feb. 07, 2023.

Dental fillings usually protect our teeth, but sometimes they need to be protected, too. If you lose a filling, contact our AUSTIN, Texas office immediately and let us advise you Read more
When Is a “Cavity” Not a Cavity?
posted: Jan. 31, 2023.

Is this a trick question? After all, you probably already know quite a lot about cavities: It all begins when bacteria-filled plaque sticks to teeth and starts to attack enamel. How? Because Read more
Diabetes and Dental Care
posted: Jan. 24, 2023.

When most people think of complications of diabetes, they think of an increased risk of blindness, limb amputation, heart disease, and neuropathy. However, the doctor and our team want you Read more
The Secret to Fresh Breath
posted: Jan. 17, 2023.

Bad breath: We’ve all dealt with it. You’ve been around people who have it and, like it or not, you have had it yourself. It can be embarrassing and uncomfortable, Read more
Is Coffee Damaging Your Smile?
posted: Jan. 10, 2023.

Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. Many people have a cup, or two, or even three a day. It’s common to drink it in the Read more
Going Green for the New Year
posted: Jan. 03, 2023.

Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to Read more
It's a Wrap: Ending the year with a smile!
posted: Dec. 27, 2022.

People have been ushering in the New Year for centuries but it became an official holiday in 1582 when Pope George XIII declared January 1st to be the day on Read more
The ABCs of Vitamin C
posted: Dec. 20, 2022.

A as in Ascorbic Acid Ascorbic acid is just another name for vitamin C, which is one of the so-called “essential nutrients.” These are nutrients that are necessary for our bodies Read more
Whitening Teeth with Braces
posted: Dec. 13, 2022.

Now that you are working hard to improve your dental health and appearance with your braces, it might seem like a logical time to whiten your teeth as well. But Read more
Top Five Best Foods for Oral Health
posted: Dec. 06, 2022.

Some foods are just terrible for your teeth — think cookies and candy bars — but there are certain foods that are beneficial to your oral health. Below, the doctor Read more
Understanding Cavities
posted: Nov. 29, 2022.

Getting a cavity seems like delayed punishment for eating that special dessert every weekend or for the few days you forgot to floss. When you are doing everything right with Read more
Thanksgiving
posted: Nov. 22, 2022.

At Neil Patel, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the AUSTIN, Texas area to Read more
How effective is whitening toothpaste?
posted: Nov. 15, 2022.

The American Dental Association encourages you to brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste to prevent dental problems such as tooth decay, bad breath, sensitive teeth, and gingivitis. Beyond Read more
Natural Ways to Soothe a Toothache
posted: Nov. 08, 2022.

Toothaches can come in many different forms, but no matter which, they’re always uncomfortable. the doctor and our team want you to know there are simple ways to cure this Read more
Getting Ready for Winter
posted: Nov. 01, 2022.

Winter Is Coming. Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some Read more