Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last chance to barbeque in the beautiful Austin, TX community, head to the lake, and wear your favorite pair of white pants. About Labor Day Each […]
Archives for August 2016
Five Reasons for Bad Breath
Bad breath, or halitosis, is probably not a matter of life or death. But it can make you feel self-conscious and have a negative impact on your life. The majority of people suffering from bad breath are dealing with oral bacterial. However, there are other causes of this embarrassing problem. Learning more can help you […]
Helpful Hints for Dealing With Braces Pain
Your first few days with braces will feel rather odd, awkward, and even painful. The day you get your braces you will probably just feel weird, like you have something in your mouth – because you do. You are most likely to feel pain and soreness during the second and third days. After that, you […]
Worst Candy For Braces
Most kids love candy; actually, most people in general love candy. So when it comes time for you to get braces there can often be a natural conflict between candy consumption and maintaining the integrity of your braces. For that reason, Drs. Brian St. Louis and George Cantu and our team know that it’s good […]
What’s So Great About an Orthodontist?
A lot of our patients are curious about the difference between an orthodontist and a dentist. In fact, one of the most common questions we hear at Central Texas Orthodontics is, “Dentists and orthodontists are all the same, right?” A general dentist is your primary dental care provider. Dentists diagnose, treat, and manage your overall […]