Chipping your tooth is the most common dental injury — and it can happen to anyone. You may not even notice a minor chip until you run your tongue along your teeth and feel a sharp, jagged edge. Or you could be panicking after a fall or sports...
Read MoreHow to Remove Teeth Stains and Prevention
Picture this: Your friend tells you to smile for a photo and you flash a sheepish closed-mouth grin to hide the stains on your teeth. If this is you and you’re looking for a solution, you’re not alone. Research shows that more and more people are...
Read MoreInnovations in Dental Implant Technology
Once a complex and invasive procedure, dental implants are gaining ground as a more efficient and less intimidating option for those seeking to restore their smiles. Recent high-tech innovations in dental implant technology — from 3D printing to...
Read MoreWhy Laser Dentistry Can Benefit Patients
When you think about dentistry, “lasers” usually isn’t the first thing to come to mind — even though laser dentistry has been used since 1989 to treat a variety of common dental issues, including tooth decay, gum disease and whitening teeth. In...
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About Cavities
What do you call an astronaut’s cavity? A black hole. Aside from a bit of awful dentist humor, cavities can be serious matters. We see a lot of adult and pediatric patients with cavities each day, and according to the National Institute of Dental...
Read MoreTreat Gum Disease in Lubbock at the Dentist
You’ve just found out that you have gum disease. What’s next? If you found out via a hygiene visit with our team at Hancock and Johnston Dentistry, most likely we have mapped out a course of action and you’re well on your way to obtaining...
Read MorePreventative Dentistry is Critical for Healthy Smiles
It’s the time of year for spooky tricks and sugar treats, which also means it’s a good time to scare you into good preventative dental care habits — so your teeth can stay healthy throughout all the upcoming holidays. U.S. consumers spent more...
Read MoreAre Non-Invasive Veneers a Better Option?
We have all fantasized about that 1,000-megawatt Hollywood smile from time to time, and for good reason. Veneers have made attaining the picture-perfect teeth possible for the past few decades. The only downside has been that traditional veneers...
Read MoreWhen to Visit a Dentist for Bad Breath
Do you have an inkling that your breath isn’t the freshest? Perhaps people literally turn the other cheek when you lean in to kiss them. Or perhaps there’s a noticeable flinch when someone catches a whiff of your breath. Whatever the clues, you...
Read MoreGoing to the Dentist While Pregnant
Going to the dentist is an essential part of maintaining good oral hygiene. However, when you’re pregnant, you may wonder if it’s safe to go to the dentist. In fact, research shows that 43 percent of pregnant people skip out on dental...
Read MoreThe Link Between Dentistry and the Bale-Doneen Method
In recent years, the connection between oral health and overall wellness has garnered increasing attention. Among the progressive approaches bridging this gap is the Bale-Doneen Method, a heart-attack and stroke prevention plan that emphasizes...
Read MoreProblems with Dental Insurance in Lubbock
Are you one of the 68.5 million adults in the U.S. who do not have dental insurance? If so, you may be hesitant to reach out to a Lubbock dentist for your oral health care needs, but it may shock you to know that you might be better off without...
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