Prevention is still the best approach to oral health. This is why the American Dental Association recommends routine dental checkups. If you don’t have dental insurance, you may be concerned about the cost of oral care. We understand this. It’s why we offer a variety of payment options, including a membership plan through TriDental. As a ...

How long has it been since your last dental cleaning? If it’s been more than six months, we welcome and encourage you to plan a visit to our office before the end of the year. Here are a few reasons why. Professional Cleaning Are Needed For Optimal Oral Health The American Dental Association recommends professional cleanings in addition to ...

The foundation of great dental care is not taking care of teeth. It’s caring for people — people like Jennie. We were happy to help her rebuild her smile with dental crowns. As you’ll hear in the video below, her crowns made a difference in her life. “I sort of reentered the world again with my big smile. And the reception I got was ...

A lot can happen to your teeth in the course of a day, a month, or a lifetime. When that wear and tear leaves a tooth broken, cracked, decayed, or something else, you can do something about it. You can visit Starr General Dentistry to get a same-day dental crown at our Waco, TX office. Contact us online or call for an appointment. Made ...

The pain of your toothache has become unbearable. You know you should visit the dentist, but you are anxious that you may need a root canal treatment. The truth is that you don’t need to worry about this procedure at our office Waco, TX. It Will End Your Pain Toothaches are the result of an infection. When bacteria reach the interior of a ...

You want to close the gap in your smile. Your friend has a chipped tooth in the front of their smile. And one of your coworkers has discolored teeth. All of you can benefit from dental veneers. This versatile service is primarily a cosmetic treatment, although it can have some restorative benefits as well. Our own Dr. Martin Starr discusses ...

Tooth decay can take a toll on your smile. Fixing it with a metal filling can restore the function of your tooth, but that may not restore your confidence in your smile. If you want to protect your teeth again further decay and bring back your smile, ask how you can get tooth-colored fillings at Starr General Dentistry. These fillings are a ...

To love your smile, you have to love your teeth. And to care for your teeth, you have to take care of your gums. Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in the United States. While we can treat periodontal problems at our practice, our preference is to help our patients prevent issues whenever possible. Using dental floss or another ...

Cavities happen, and when they do, we can fix them with tooth fillings at Starr General Dentistry. In fact, more than 90 percent of people will have at least one cavity during their lives. Knowing this, we want you to consider some important benefits of dealing with decay quickly. Fillings Can Prevent Bigger Problems When left unchecked, decay ...

You may not realize it, but you probably know more people who are missing teeth than you realize. The reason is that teeth replacement options are better than they have ever been. With dental implants, you can replace the roots of lost teeth. This can make dental crowns, bridges, and dentures strong, stable, and secure. As a result, your ...