Drs. Clay Keith and Paul Denson are offering this educational blog as a resource to our patients. Our hope at The Center for Implant and General Dentistry is that this blog will cover subjects that you and your family may be interested in.

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Keeping Your Cool With Summer Dental Emergencies

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Summer is fully upon us! The kids are out of school, and everyone is ready to have fun in the warm summer sun. This summer couldn’t have come quick enough for most of us, so we are sure you are going to fully embrace everything the summer has to offer this year.  Whether you are…

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Summertime Dental Tips

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Summer is finally here! Summertime in Lindale, TX is an amazing time of year. The weather is warm, school is out, and the activities to participate in are endless.  However, the summertime also tends to mean an increase in sweets that may enter our mouths. In the summer we may indulge in an ice cream…

New Year, New Smile

Brighten Your Smile for the Summer

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Just like most of you, we are ready for summer to be here. We are ready for the warmth, the fun, and the excitement that comes with summer. This has been a long year and this summer is long-awaited.  Many of us usually go on vacation during the summer, which means that you may prepare…

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Importance of Saving Your Natural Teeth

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The Month of May is Save Your Tooth Month. While we have found there are many alternatives, there is nothing better to preserve the function, structure, and shape of your mouth than your natural teeth.  You should always do whatever possible to save the teeth that you have.  So what exactly can cause you to…

Do I Need a Root Canal?

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Root canals, don’t really have the best track record for being a patient favorite when they first walk into the office. They hear the word and automatically think it is going to be a painful procedure. This is completely false. Many patients may have heard about root canals in the past, but may not know…

Why Good Oral Hygiene is Important

Why Good Oral Hygiene is Important

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When you come into the office for your dental cleaning or any other type of dental appointment, you will hear us stress the importance of good oral hygiene.  But what exactly is good oral hygiene? When you take steps every day to keep your mouth, teeth, and gums healthy, you are practicing good oral hygiene. …

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Oral Cancer Awareness Month

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April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Close to 54,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral or oropharyngeal cancer this year. Oral cancer can affect the entire mouth, lips, throat, and tongue. It is known to be one of the deadliest forms of cancer.  However, with proper screenings and good oral health, we can help you…

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National Dentist’s Day-Dr.Keith

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With today being National Dentist’s Day we thought we would familiarize you with one of your favorite local Lindale dentists. One of the men responsible for keeping our patients’ mouths healthy year after year, our very own Dr.Clay Keith.  Dental Education Dr.Keith is a native of historic Jefferson, Texas, where he graduated salutatorian of his…

Introducing Dr.Denson for Dentists Day

National Dentist’s Day-Dr.Denson

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Today is National Dentist’s Day and we would like to celebrate by introducing you to one of your favorite dentists. He is one of the reasons that all of our wonderful patients’ teeth are amazingly healthy and white day after day. Our very own Dr. Paul Denson.  Dental Education Dr. Denson began his education at…

Gum Disease Awareness Month

Gum Disease Awareness Month

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February is National Gum Disease Awareness Month. But, at the Center for Implant and General Dentistry, we want you to be aware of your risk for gum disease (periodontitis) all year round.  So what is Gum Disease exactly? It is a serious infection of the tissues around your teeth. Many people may be familiar with…