March 7-13 is National Dental Assistant Recognition Week. Because of that, we want to take the time to recognize our dental assistants here at Aqua Springs Dental in San Marcos, TX. We have a wonderful staff and even better dental assistants. Dental assistants are an essential part of the dental practice all year long, but
Pregnancy is a very special and exciting time for expectant women and their families. Just as you have doctor visits for prenatal checkups, it’s also important to visit your dentist for prenatal dental care. Dr. Alexandra Aponte will discuss changes in your oral health during pregnancy and what to look for. So, what’s the right
As you know, good oral health is linked to good overall health. Poor oral health is connected to many diseases and illnesses. It is important to not let your oral health issues go untreated. One of the main diseases that oral health is connected to is heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of
Last time we talked about what gum disease is and how to prevent it. This week in part 2 of The Answer to All Your Gum Disease Questions in our gum disease series, we will cover more questions that we often hear from our AquaSprings Dental patients in San Marcos, Tx. So what else can
Gum disease can develop slowly and the effects can be life-long. In fact, a large majority of people in the US have some form of gum disease. AquaSprings Dental has the answer to all your gum disease questions in part 1 of this 2 part series. As this infection worsens you may risk damaging or
One reason why many patients avoid going to the dentist is because of a fear of the dentist, also known as dentaphobia. You may fear the dentist because of a bad experience or because of a family or friend’s bad experience.
Not all dental cleanings are created equal. Find out why to some hygiene appointments cost more than others and learn how you can save time and money in the dental chair.