Mar
26
We are offering a $500 scholarship to TWO graduating seniors from high schools around Temple and Bell County. The purpose of the scholarship is to help students achieve their dreams by continuing their education. It's simple and easy to apply, but you have to invest passion in your entry.
HERE ARE THE REQUIREMENTS:
Feb
24
Did you know that much of the bacteria in your mouth live on your tongue?
So, even though you may brush and floss like a pro, if you’re not cleaning your tongue, your mouth may not be as fresh as you think. One solution our Temple, TX dentist often recommends for our patients is to use a tongue scraper.
Did you ever look in the mirror and notice a white coating on your tongue? What you see is a biofilm of bacteria and food debris trapped between the tiny raised bumps on your tongue called papillae. You can try cleaning it with your toothbrush, but many people find ...
Feb
05
Color a Little Pizza My Heart
Bring out the colored crayons, markers and pencils and let your self-expression show through creativity for a chance to win dinner for 4 to Italiano’s Pizza, Pasta and Subs.
“You’re Tooth Cute” is a fun coloring activity that you can do together as a family or solo. Dr. Rich would like to see your unique coloring style and he is giving away an extra-large pizza and drinks for four to Italiano’s. A winner from each age group will be chosen on February 28, 2019.
CONTEST DETAILS
All entries must be submitted to the office by 5:00 PM on 2/26/19 to be considered for the contest. Entries ...
Jan
15
You may be familiar with the term “life hack,” which refers to any shortcut or trick that helps you manage your time more efficiently. Dental hygiene hacks are meant to maximize the effectiveness of your oral health regimen and promote a healthier smile.
As your dentist in Temple, TX, Dr. Richard Leung wants to make it as easy as possible for you to enjoy the healthiest, most attractive smile possible, and here are a few hygiene hacks that you might find helpful.
#1: Use a Tongue Scraper
Invest in a tongue scraper to use as part of your daily oral hygiene routine. It’s a simple process that removes bacteria ...
Dec
31
When a toddler loses a tooth, we celebrate the big event with a visit from the tooth fairy. Adult tooth loss, of course, is not a reason for celebration and can affect your oral health and quality of life in ways you can’t imagine.
If you lose a front tooth, though, your big concern is probably aesthetics, which can motivate you to replace the tooth with a treatment like dental implants in Temple, TX. However, an open space in the back of your mouth may not seem like much of a priority since most people will never notice it.
The truth is that the problem with the ...
Oct
30
Dental insurance is a valuable benefit and provides access to quality oral health care for people who might not otherwise be able to afford it. It’s important to know what your plan covers, but understanding benefits, co-pays, deductibles, annual maximums, and how they apply to your treatment can be daunting, to say the least!
If you want to make knowledgeable decisions about the financial aspects of your treatment, you need assistance, and the team at Temple Dental Trails can help. We’re here to take the stress out of dental care in general and insurance and financing in particular.
You may hear or see the term 100-80-50 coverage and ...
Oct
19
Thanksgiving is about a month away, and the winter holidays aren’t far behind! It is a time to renew relationships with old friends and family and indulge in some favorite forbidden treats.
And there will be photos – lots of photos. Smartphones and cameras will be clicking away and capturing the good times to share on social media, but will your smile be ready? Will this finally be the holiday season that you are the person with the smile others envy?
If you are ready to improve your smile, cosmetic dentistry offers the solution you need. You can choose from procedures such as:
