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 »
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 »
Dr. John F. Lann and our team always welcome questions from our patients in Round Rock, Texas, about their smile health. We look forward to supporting all of your oral health efforts to help create confident smiles. To help make this possible, we recommend excellent oral hygiene habits as the foundation to a successful smile. Your daily efforts lay the... read more »
Do you want a strong, successful, healthy, and top-notch smile? If so, then it’s important to take good care of your teeth and gums on a regular basis. In order to do so, you need to avoid the dental issues that can attack your smile and alter your oral health. Those dental issues are: -Enamel erosion: Enamel erosion can cause... read more »
Have you ever been told that you should visit a dentist once every six months? Do you ever struggle to make these appointments because of time constraints or because they’re inconvenient? While we understand that your time is valuable, please know that these appointments are actually vital to the health of your teeth. An important part of these appointments is... read more »
Orthodontics treatments are often used to correct misalignment issues with your teeth including curvatures and malocclusions. If you suffer from a misaligned bite or improperly curved teeth, a set of aligners may just be what you need. One of the finest treatment options available is Invisalign®. Invisalign clear aligners is a near-invisible set of aligners designed to straighten your smile... read more »
Tooth decay is the bane of every smile’s existence, which is why it's recommended to avoid it as much as possible. However, that is a difficult task for those who aren't sure how to do so. So, if you're one of those people, our dental team is happy to help you. We encourage you to do the following things on... read more »
There are several reasons why John F. Lann, DDS - Round Rock TX Dentist might recommend a dental crown for you. If you have an extremely discolored tooth, a weak tooth that needs the strength of a crown to hold it together, or if you want a crown for simple cosmetic reasons, we can help you determine it a crown... read more »
Tooth sensitivity will often cause pain or a sharp stinging sensation in one or more teeth when you consume hot, cold, sweet or acidic foods and drinks. This can drive some people to avoid a wide array of foods they enjoy. Some people find relief from tooth sensitivity by brushing their teeth with a toothpaste that has been specially formulated... read more »