A dental emergency</span rel=”nofollow”></strong rel=”nofollow”> can happen at any time. Would you know what do about a loose wire on your teenager’s braces, or if someone were to fall and knock out a tooth? Here’s a quiz to test your knowledge of what to do in a dental emergency. Q1) True or false – If… Read More
The root canal has long endured a bad reputation among dental patients. Modern dentistry has proven the painful root canal treatment to be a myth with sedation dentistry and conservative techniques. A root canal at our Waco dental office may feel as comfortable as a simple filling. With this in mind, our Waco dentist, Dr…. Read More
You may not be amazed that dental crowns, or caps, are an old concept, but would it surprise you to learn that gold restorations were used by Etruscans as early as 700 BC? Thanks to human industriousness, or as testament to the severity of oral discomfort, our ancestors manufactured dental appliances with exceptional skill. Today,… Read More
Perhaps out of all restorative dental procedures, dental fillings are among the most well-known. Chances are, you may have had one or more fillings performed on your teeth, or at least know someone who has. For the last 150 years, the dental filling material of choice was metal amalgam, a mixture of tin, copper, silver,… Read More
Dr. Locke’s root canal therapy can save an infected tooth and return full stability to your smile.
Scared of root canals? You shouldn’t be! They’re actually simple procedures that usually relieve pain, and get you back smiling!
The US Department of Health and Human Services estimates that more than 7 million people suffer from acid reflux. Acid reflux, or gastroesophogeal reflux disease (GERD), occurs when the muscles of the stomach weaken and allow stomach acid to flow back into the esophogus. This can cause burning sensations and pain in the chest, neck,… Read More
At his Waco, Texas dental office, Dr. Corbet Locke offers several restorative dental procedures to hir patients looking to repair broken or damaged teeth and breathe new life into their smiles. Dental crowns are one of these restorative measures.
People seek out cosmetic dentists to achieve the smile of their dreams. One of the most sought after treatments is teeth whitening. Teeth whitening products can be purchased over-the-counter. However, they are no match for teeth whitening treatments from a dentist.
Treatments, procedures, and technology constantly change throughout the dental world. Scientists research and develop products to assist dentists in providing safe, comfortable, and even natural-looking treatments for their patients.