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3 Halloween Treats That Aren’t Candy

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It’s getting to be that time of year where bags of candy start appearing at drug and grocery stores. But you don’t have to reach for the candy corn or the chocolate bars to satisfy your sweet tooth! While Halloween has always been associated with candy, we’ve found recipes for three Halloween treats that aren’t … Continued
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Best Rockstar Smiles: ACL Music Festival

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This October, the Austin City Limits Music Festival will welcome a number of fantastic musicians with brilliant megawatt smiles like Solange and Chance the Rapper. At Southwest Smiles, we offer a number of cosmetic dental treatments that can help you get smiles just as gorgeous as these ACL rockstars. Professional Teeth Whitening Want to get … Continued

Healthy Back-to-School Snacks for Kids

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Back to school means recess, new school supplies, and packing snacks for your child. But what kinds of snacks should you be putting into their lunchbox? Here are some of our favorite healthy snacks for kids. Cheese Cheese is a great snack to pack for your child because it contains proteins like casein that act … Continued

What to Do If You Don’t Have Dental Insurance

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Many patients don’t have dental insurance, so they put off going to the dentist because they are afraid it will cost too much money. However, putting off important appointments, like regular cleanings and checkups, could cost you exponentially more in the long run. Options for Uninsured Patients At Southwest Smiles, we have financing options for … Continued

How to Care for Your Dentures

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When you receive a new set of dentures, it’s important to take care of them so they last for years. Here are some ways to take care of your dentures, ensuring they are comfortable, clean, and long-lasting. Postprandial Cleaning After enjoying a good meal or snack, run clean water over your dentures to remove any … Continued

Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Bathroom

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A clean bathroom helps expedite your morning routine. Whether it’s getting your family ready for school or hitting the gym before work, an impeccably organized bathroom makes getting out the door early that much easier. Plus, a clean, well-organized bathroom will save you time, giving you extra time to focus on important habits like flossing … Continued

The Most Common Reasons People Avoid the Dentist

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As dental professionals, we understand the fear and anxiety that some patients have about visiting the dentist. This anxiety can make people put their oral health on hold for years, and then they’ll only come to the dentist when they’re in severe pain from extreme tooth decay or some other ailment. We want to encourage … Continued

Dental Care Tips for College Kids

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Going to college can be a major life-changing experience. What most young people forget when they go to college, though, is their dentist. We’re often one of the first people to be dropped once you leave your parents’ house! Since parents are usually the ones making your dental appointments, it can be easy to forget … Continued

What Is One-Day Dentistry?

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At Southwest Smiles, we understand you don’t have time to make multiple dentist appointments for a crown, and temporary crowns are not only inconvenient, but sometimes they break or fall out before your next appointment. This is why we are proud to offer CEREC® one-visit dental crowns. With CEREC’s advanced technology, we can create a … Continued

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