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Saliva. Just the word can conjure an array of images in your imagination. From salivating at a delicious meal to studying Pavlov’s dogs to watching a baseball player spit, life is full of saliva! And that’s a good thing because saliva is very important for oral and overall health. Problems with saliva can lead to… (Read More)

Do you know the status of your occlusion? That’s the technical term used to describe how your maxillary (upper) and mandibular (lower) teeth align. A bite that doesn’t connect quite right—or at all—is called a malocclusion.  You might ask yourself, “Well, I can eat and speak without difficulty, so does the way my teeth touch… (Read More)

Living in a land of antibacterial gels, soaps, plastics, and even fabrics, it might surprise you to hear that tons of bacteria live in your mouth every day, and they aren’t all bad! Some play an important role in keeping up your overall health.  Some oral bacteria, however, can cause serious problems and must be… (Read More)

We love to talk about the fun and interesting sides of oral health, but today, there is something much more serious on our minds. We care about the health of everyone in our community, and as dental care professionals, we feel it our duty to educate you on how to be as safe and healthy… (Read More)

If you’re a new mom or about to be one, you’re likely already used to putting your needs second to the needs of this beautiful new little person in your life – but maintaining good oral hygiene is still important for keeping you and your baby in tip-top shape.  If something happens and you need… (Read More)

Biofilm is quite literally a “film” or layer of biological matter that forms on teeth, in sink pipes, on river rocks, and more. Biofilm is made of many different things. Think of it as concrete, which contains cement as well as a slew of other materials. You’ve likely been aware of biofilm on your teeth… (Read More)

There are two kinds of people in this world: those who floss, and those who don’t. Diligent flossers everywhere inspire those of us who live with them or know them. Flossing may not be a philosophical virtue but it’s certainly high on the list of qualities among people who “have it together.” Read more below… (Read More)

Your Mouth: A Picture of Health Did you know that when a dentist looks at your mouth, they can tell a lot more than just how often you’re brushing? It’s true—your oral health is like a window into your lifestyle and habits. Dr. Hawkins at Crown Dentistry should know. We’ve seen mouths from all over… (Read More)

We all have wisdom teeth, but do you really know all there is to know about this set of molars? When do they come in? How do you know when and if you should have them removed? Arlington dentist, Dr. Kasey Hawkins at Crown Dentistry will help you gain some wisdom about wisdom teeth.  A Little… (Read More)

When it comes to your oral health, we hope you never have any pains or problems. Good preventive care will help you always feel your best! But even with the best habits, dental problems do happen. In that case, oral pathology is the science and medicine that helps diagnose and treat whatever is making you… (Read More)