Fewer Adults are Visiting the Dentist

Our team at William C. Wambaugh, DDS recently learned that in the decade between 2000 and 2010, the amount of adults who regularly visited their dentist declined, according to research released by the American Dental Association’s Health Policy Resources Center (HPRC). In fact, the HPRC found that the percentage of adults who had regular checkups…

Understanding Cavities

Getting a cavity seems like delayed punishment for eating that special dessert every weekend or for the few days you forgot to floss. When you are doing everything right with minimal exception and a cavity is diagnosed, it is discouraging. Knowing how cavities form and what causes them is valuable in knowing how to prevent…

Nitrous Oxide

Nitrous oxide is a gaseous sedative that’s inhaled through a small mask placed over the nose. Often referred to as laughing gas — because of the euphoric effects it produces — nitrous is used in our The Woodlands, TX office for its anesthetic/analgesic properties. It will make it so you don’t feel the pain of…

Make Brushing Fun!

It’s gratifying to know your child has good oral hygiene, especially starting from an early age. We know it can be difficult to get your son or daughter to brush those tiny teeth, let alone brush them well enough, every day. Dr. William C. Wambaugh and our team are here to give you some tips…

Happy Gums, Happy Heart!

Medical doctors and dental health professionals, like Dr. William C. Wambaugh, have debated over the connection (or lack thereof) between gum disease and heart disease. While there still is no unanimous consensus on whether there is a link – or the extent to any link there may be – several studies offer some interesting insight…

Toothaches and Abscesses

With Dr. William C. Wambaugh, emergency dental care is only a phone call away. Dental problems are uncomfortable and should always be treated as soon as possible to prevent them from getting worse. Whether it’s an abscess or a toothache that you believe might be something more, it’s vital to pay attention to your body…