July 2013 / MONTHLY ARCHIVES
Back-to-School Dental Checklist
As we near the end of the summer, it's time to start thinking about new shoes, clothes and backpacks. Just remember that in all of the back-to-school excitement, a dental checkup can be one of the most important things you do to help your children throughout the year. Below, we've listed a number of easy ways that you can prepare for and maintain a happy, healthy mouth throughout the school year. 1. Get a back-to-school checkup By having an end-of-summer checkup we can prepare your child's teeth to be their healthiest and strongest going into the school and holiday seasons. Not only will we clean off all the summer sugary indulgences, we will be able to find any cavities or potential trouble spots and take care of them before they become a nuisance. Often times,...
Meagan’s Smile Update
We are steadily working towards our goal of raising $8000 to provide much needed dental work for this wonderful young lady, Meagan. While we have seen some great progress, we still need your help to bless this single mother of 3 young children with a healthy, happy smile. In our last post, we talked about how Meagan had heard of the great work done at Woodlands Family Dental, and how her story was brought to the attention of Dr. Brett Murphey. Because of the unique situation she finds herself in, we are raising support to bring back Meagan’s beautiful smile. She is super excited about the chance to have a brand new smile-knowing that as a future massage therapist, first impressions are crucial. Won’t you please join us with a donation towards Meagan’s...
6 Teeth Whitening Tips
Getting beautiful, white teeth is easier than ever these days! From over-the-counter whitening strips to professional treatments like ZOOM! Whitening, there is no reason to put up with stained or darkening teeth. While most treatments are side-effect free, when these products are abused or not used as directed, there is a possibility of some negative results. Before you get started on a whitening regimen, check out these teeth whitening tips to keep your mouth and gums healthy. See Your Dentist Get a professional cleaning and mouth exam first. Your dentist can find cavities or discover gum problems that should be corrected before beginning a whitening program. Even if you decide to whiten teeth at home using over-the-counter strips or gels ask your dentist for...
4 Easy Steps to a Healthier, Happier Mouth
Dental care is one of those things that many people "will get to later". Sometimes it can seem like a hassle, but we're here to let you know that taking care of your teeth for a happier, whiter smile is really quite easy! We've provided 4 Easy Steps to taking care of your dental health for a brighter smile and a happier you. Brush Right While there is not a one-size-fits-all technique, One effective, easy-to-remember technique involves using a circular or elliptical motion to brush a couple of teeth at a time, gradually covering the entire mouth. Place your toothbrush on your teeth at a 45-degree angle and gently brush in an circular motion. Brush the outside of the teeth, inside the teeth, your tongue, the chewing surfaces and between teeth. Using a back-and-forth...
We Made The Cover!
Woodlands Family Dental and Dr. Murphey made the cover of the July 2013 issue of ReviewIt Magazine! The write up talks about the tremendous experience our patients have when visiting our offices. It's the spa-like atmosphere, the friendly staff, the attention to details from the time you walk in the door until the moment you leave that make all the difference between a stressful dental experience and one that leaves you relaxed and ready to go on with your day. We are thrilled to be represented in ReviewIt and hope you enjoy the article. Click here to check out the interactive PDF.
Meagan’s New Smile
Woodlands Family Dental is raising support for Meagan, a single mom and student in The Woodlands area that is in dire need of dental work in order to obtain a job that will provide for her family. Please take the time to read Meagan's story and join us with donation for Meagan's new smile! Meagan's New Smile In class, Meagan is quiet and introspective so the fact that she doesn't talk much is no surprise. But after you start having conversations with her, you realize two things: first-she has a warm and wonderful personality with a great sense of humor, and second-the reason she hasn't talked much is...her teeth. At just 27 years of age, Meagan has experienced a lot of life and most recently, the quick decay of her teeth. When she was 24 years old, a genetic...
Woodlands Family Dental Expands Technology and Office Space
Woodlands Family Dental, the most technologically advanced dental practice in the North Houston area, has completed construction on a new office expansion this summer. The new expansion doubles the effective space, now offering a total of 12 treatment rooms, a larger patient waiting area and space for new hi-tech equipment for a more comprehensive and less invasive dental experience. Woodlands Family Dental is proud to offer some of the most advanced equipment available today: one-visit crowns with CAD CAM technology and two types of lasers for early detection of cavities and tissue esthetics. Digital scans are available to replace messy impression materials and in-office 3D Scans, which many hospitals do not have. This latest cutting edge technology is combined...
