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At Lakeway Cosmetic Dentistry, patient and employee safety has always been one of our primary goals. This is especially true during the COVID-19 pandemic and we wan’t to assure all of our patients that we are taking the necessary precautions to keep you and our staff safe with a variety of precautions and measures that […]

Welcome Back! Dear Patients, We hope this letter finds you and your family in good health. Our community has been through a lot over the last few months, and all of us are looking forward to resuming our normal habits and routines. While many things have changed, one thing has remained the same: our commitment […]

Sometimes, toothache can spring up on a person. Worse, it can ruin a perfect vacation, where nothing exotic or beautiful will seem to get through the pain you are feeling life becomes uncomfortable. When a dentist is not readily available and pain relievers are nowhere in sight, here are some natural remedies that can be […]

Dentists and researchers are constantly looking for ways to break down the social inequalities that exist in the world of dental health. A recent survey carried out by the University of Copenhagen and the World Health Organization has found that schools can play a big role in educating their students on dental health and thus […]

Brushing twice a day, flossing and semi-annual dentist visits are just some of the basics of oral health. However, for every one fact, two myths come out. Which ones are true and which ones are not? Myth #1: More sugar = more tooth decay Lie: It’s not exactly the amount of sugar intake that is […]

Digital dental x-rays offers a more comfortable and more convenient way to x-ray the mouth. Like its predecessor, digital dental x-rays offer a look into the teeth, bones, mouth, jaw, soft tissues, and can expose any hidden problems. A digital x-ray uses a smaller sensor than a traditional x-ray. This results in more comfort for […]

Imagine a scenario where you’re on one of the greatest dates of your life – delicious dinner, attractive companion (whom you seem to be highly compatible with), great atmosphere, etc. The night is coming to a close and you realize you will probably have to kiss your date goodnight.’ Now the dinner you just consumed […]

There are several good reasons to get an oral piercing. Maybe it’s particularly flattering on your face. Maybe it helps develop your look and style more completely. There’s no denying that it’s an excellent form of self-expression, and a sure way to set yourself apart. But what are you getting into, specifically health-wise, when committing […]

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen were interested in targeting groups of people most at risk for poor oral health and motivating them in a new way. The team of researchers had recognized that national campaigns promote a one-sided form of communication. The public is being talked at instead of spoken with about dental health. […]

A Look Back 50 years ago Dr. Luther Terry published a report that warned against the use of tobacco. While the dangers of smoking are well known to us today, at the time the report was groundbreaking. It made direct connections between smoking and lung cancer, and was the first official report to do so. […]