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Tips for Managing Oral Pain
posted: Mar. 29, 2022.

Experiencing tooth or oral pain is not fun. If you cannot get to Neil Patel right away, the pain may even seem to increase. The old saying that a tooth Read more
Keeping Our Teeth Healthy as We Age
posted: Mar. 22, 2022.

Decades ago, it was just expected that getting older meant losing teeth. But today’s dental practices and treatments help us defy expectations. How can we keep our teeth healthy as Read more
Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day
posted: Mar. 15, 2022.

Millions of people, around AUSTIN, Texas and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it may Read more
Oh no, not the dentist!
posted: Mar. 08, 2022.

If you or your children suffer from dental anxiety, you aren’t alone. According to the Cleveland Clinic, between nine and 15 percent of Americans admit to feeling sufficiently afraid of Read more
Signs It's Time To See Your Austin Family Dentist
posted: Mar. 03, 2022.

When you have a large family, ensuring that each member gets proper dental care each year can be complicated. The best thing to do is choose one dentist who can Read more
Are your teeth ready for the big day?
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.

Capturing the Moment At Neil Patel we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the little details Read more
My gums are inflamed. What can I do?
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.

Inflamed gums are a fairly common dental issue, but unfortunately, many people don't take the problem seriously enough. If you ignore inflamed gums and continue your usual routine, you could Read more
Are you a candidate for dental implants?
posted: Feb. 15, 2022.

When you are missing teeth, it is critical to replace them. Without all your teeth, chewing and eating can be challenging, as well as uncomfortable. Missing teeth can also destabilize Read more
The Origins of Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.

When we think of Valentine’s Day, we think of cards, flowers, and chocolates. We think of girlfriends celebrating being single together and couples celebrating their relationship. We think of all Read more
February is Heart Month
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.

The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been Read more
How Smoking Increases the Risk of Oral Cancer
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.

Cigarette smoke contains more than 6,000 chemicals, and at least 200 of those chemicals are known to be harmful to your health. When smoke is inhaled, moist oral tissues are Read more
Detergent Foods: Clean your teeth while you eat!
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.

Did you know that there are certain foods you can eat which help to clean your teeth? We call them "detergent foods." In dentistry we look at the impact of Read more
Could a Night Guard Be the Answer to Your Dreams?
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.

Have you been having trouble getting a good night’s rest? Sometimes the reason for a poor night’s sleep is obvious. A midnight horror movie. A bedtime espresso. That anchovy and pineapple Read more
Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.

Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re Read more
Smile, the New Year is Almost Here!
posted: Dec. 28, 2021.

We’ve been celebrating the new year for a really, really long time. It goes way back, but it started formally in 1582, when Pope George XIII made January 1st the Read more
Why You Should Avoid Energy and Sports Drinks
posted: Dec. 21, 2021.

In a world where everything moves so quickly and teens and young adults find themselves pulling “all-nighters” or working long hours, energy drinks have grabbed the spotlight. You’ll have one Read more