To ensure you receive the oral health care you need, it is important to always exercise caution with the products you are using. In some cases, traditional tools such as toothbrushes and threaded floss may not work as intended. As an alternative, consider using interdental cleaning tools, such as water flossers, to replace your dental floss. If you have previous... read more »
Your back teeth, which are your premolars and molars are equipped with grooves and ridges that help you to chew your food and prepare it for digestion. However these same grooves and ridges provide hiding places for the plaque and bacteria that can cause tooth decay and gum disease. Your dentist can apply a thin coating of plastic to those... read more »
Dr. John F. Lann at Stonegate Dentistry wants to make sure that you make an appointment to come see him at least twice a year for regular checkups and cleanings. But what about those six months between visits? Obviously, you can’t come in for a cleaning every day, but brushing and flossing are the next best things. You should brush... read more »
Ever since lasers were first introduced into dentistry back in the 1990s, they have been riding a wave of positive reviews since then. With many procedures that used to be done by hand, lasers could now accomplish them with much more precision, leading to a multitude of benefits for your oral health care. Listed below are some of the uses... read more »
Many of our patients in Round Rock, Texas are pleased to be using the Invisalign® clear aligner system to straighten their smiles. Dr. John F. Lann has found great success with this alignment system for our patients who want straighter teeth who don’t want to wear braces with brackets and wires on their teeth. If you are currently wearing aligners... read more »
Are you currently suffering from dental erosion? Are you aware of what the main risks of it are? Dental erosion is the process by which your tooth enamel has begun to wear down. Tooth enamel is the thin protective layer on our teeth that exists to protect the inner workings of a tooth, including the dentin and pulp. If the... read more »
There are many different ingredients in toothpaste, but what do they all do? Each one has its own job and characteristic that is beneficial for your smile. To help you know what each ingredient does, our John F. Lann, DDS - Round Rock TX Dentist dental team has happily provided the following list: -Fluoride: Fluoride is a natural mineral that... read more »
Many people say your smile is the first thing people notice about you. No wonder people feel so self-conscious about their smile and oral health if you suffer from symptoms like bad breath. That is why, our team here at John F. Lann, DDS - Round Rock TX Dentist in Round Rock, Texas, is happy to give you information about... read more »
Do you ever wonder what could happen to your teeth if you have gum disease? You may have heard that gum disease is actually a fairly common problem, but did you know that it can lead to irritated or sore gums, bad breath, and sensitivity? This serious issue could also cause eventually cause tooth loss. You see, if bacteria builds... read more »
Did you know that laser dentistry can make treatments for gum disease, yellowed teeth, root canals, and even cavities more effective—and less painful? Still, do you ever wonder what the benefits of laser dentistry are, or if using lasers on your teeth is even safe? In fact, dentist have been employing lasers since the 90s, for procedures on both the... read more »