Dental Blog

A toothache can come on suddenly and disrupt your day. When severe pain hits, it may be hard to focus on anything else. In fact, severe tooth pain qualifies as a dental emergency. The type of emergency toothache relief you receive depends on the severity of your condition. Your dentist might be able to treat the cause of the pain at...

You may think that as an adult you don’t have to worry about cavities anymore — but dental cavities aren’t just child’s play! As we entered the new millennium, it was discovered that seniors were actually getting more dental cavities than children. Today, children and seniors are still the two highest at-risk groups for tooth decay. Aging puts us at greater risk...

You can get the shine back on your smile with a variety of teeth-whitening methods. There are pros and cons to brightening up at the dentist’s office or with an at-home kit. At-Home Products Whitening rinses. They’re easy to use. All you do is swirl it around in your mouth for a minute. The whitening agent in the product is in contact with your teeth for...

Straighten Your Teeth with Invisalign® in San Antonio If you want to straighten your teeth without braces, we’ve got good news. Westover Hills Family Dental offers consultations for Invisalign in our San Antonio office. What is Invisalign? Invisalign is a popular option for those who don’t like the look of traditional metal braces. Invisalign uses custom-made aligners that straighten and shift teeth...

When your little one injures his mouth, keep your composure. Staying calm and collected during a dental emergency reduces your child’s anxiety during a scary situation. In the moments before heading to the dentist or emergency room, do you know what to do? ToothacheWhen your child complains of throbbing pain in his mouth, take a peek. Ask the child which...