by Dr. Matthew Lassen | Jan 17, 2020 | Blog, Dental Topics, General Dentistry
If you have asthma, you already know it affects how you breathe, but it can quietly affect your smile too. The same medications and breathing patterns that help manage asthma symptoms can create conditions in your mouth that raise the risk of tooth decay, gum...
by Dr. Matthew Lassen | Jan 10, 2020 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Dentures
Losing multiple teeth can quietly unravel the things you love most, from enjoying a meal with family to smiling without hesitation. Standard dentures have long been the default solution, yet many people find them frustrating, unreliable, and a far cry from the...
by Dr. Matthew Lassen | Jan 3, 2020 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Sedation Dentistry
Intravenous, or IV, dental sedation offers patients a way to remain completely relaxed while undergoing dental procedures. Those with dental phobias, severe anxiety, special needs, or other issues are able to obtain necessary treatment instead of avoiding trips to the...
by Dr. Matthew Lassen | Dec 27, 2019 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Teeth Whitening
By far, the best way to brighten and whiten your smile is through an in-office treatment performed by your dentist. The concentration of hydrogen peroxide in the whitening gel used by your dentist is much higher than that which can be obtained over-the-counter by you...
by Dr. Matthew Lassen | Dec 13, 2019 | Blog, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Topics
Although your oral health is of utmost importance, it’s not the only thing to consider about your smile. There is a specialized field of dentistry that focuses on giving you the most appealing smile possible for you. Cosmetic dentistry can turn a crooked, discolored,...
by Dr. Matthew Lassen | Dec 6, 2019 | Blog, Dental Topics, General Dentistry
A number of serious health problems like cancer are linked to smoking, but your oral health is also at risk from using tobacco. Your teeth can be severely stained, turning them yellow or brown, and your lips can become darker too. Smokers have a higher risk of tooth...
by Dr. Matthew Lassen | Nov 29, 2019 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Root Canal Treatment
The desire for a beautiful, healthy, natural smile is universal. Dental procedures such as root canal treatments aren’t something people aspire to have, and there are things you can do personally that can reduce your risk of having a root canal procedure. Prevention...
by Dr. Matthew Lassen | Nov 22, 2019 | Blog, Cerec, Dental Topics 2
Certain types of dental restorations have a history of taking multiple steps over a period of time to complete. This has commonly been the case for crowns, inlays, onlays, some veneers and more. Advancements in dentistry have achieved the ability of providing these in...
by Dr. Matthew Lassen | Nov 8, 2019 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Sedation Dentistry
Once you and your dental professional have agreed on conscious dental sedation for use during your dental treatment, there are a variety of ways in which it can be administered.Inhalation sedation or the use of nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is a light form of conscious...
by Dr. Matthew Lassen | Nov 1, 2019 | Blog, Dental Topics, Sedation Dentistry
Sedation dentistry at our Bastrop dental office helps patients get the care they need for their teeth and can turn an otherwise stressful experience into a comfortable dental visit. Initially developed to focus on patients with special needs and those with acute...
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