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 ...

Even if you know that you should make regular dental care, fear of the dentist can make that difficult. Our team in Waco, TX understands that dental anxiety affects millions of people all over the United States. We also want to do everything we can to make it easier for you to manage those anxious feelings. Dental sedation is one of the most ...

We’re going old school for today’s post with a friendly reminder from the American Dental Association. Your teeth can last a lifetime with proper care. This includes brushing and flossing your teeth daily and making regular visits to a family dentist office like our practice in Waco, TX. Our team will give you professional cleanings and ...

Now that we have reopened (with some additional COVID-19 safety protocols), we want to help you and your smile however we can. For many people, wisdom teeth care cause serious problems. By removing them now, you may be avoiding years of oral health problems. Take a moment to watch this short video by the American Dental Association. Then call ...

As more things reopen and you spend more time outside in the months ahead, we hope you have plenty of reasons to smile. We also hope you are doing what you should to protect your teeth. Drink plenty of water. Don’t overdo it with sugar treats, and remember to visit our Waco, TX office for a professional dental cleaning and exam. To make an ...

As we get ready to welcome patients back to our practice, our focus remains the same. We want you to have a healthy smile for many years to come. We’ll be making some changes to how we do things, but we are just as committed to providing professional care while protecting our patients. Please note that we have implemented new protocols for ...

It’s time to head back to our open dentist office in Waco, TX for exceptional dental care! We’re sharing some information about our updated protocol to keep you and your family safe and healthy as we reopen. Check it out and then call to schedule an appointment at Starr General Dentistry. Dear Patients, We are so very excited to ...

Every day, our dental professionals want to do our part to help every patient have the healthiest mouths they can. This is why we encourage you to visit us a few times each year for professional dental cleanings and exams. It’s also why we encourage you to practice good preventive care at home. That should include flossing between your teeth and ...