General Dentistry

Gum, or periodontal, charting is when your Boerne dentist measures the pockets around each tooth to help evaluate oral health. It’s an important step in diagnosing gum disease and determining how advanced it may be. Periodontal charting can also assist your dental team in recommending an appropriate treatment plan. How is Periodontal Charting Done? The… Read More

There are times when the team at our dental office in Boerne may recommend a frenectomy for a patient. But we understand that many patients aren’t exactly sure what a frenectomy is and why one may be needed. So we’d like to cover the basics to help all of our patients stay properly informed. A… Read More

Having sensitive teeth can be brutal. The sharp, shooting pain that often accompanies tooth sensitivity can put a damper on enjoying favorite foods. At our dental office in Boerne, we don’t want any of our patients to suffer from sensitive teeth, but we understand that a lot of them do. We’d like to explain some… Read More

It may come as a surprise, but your emotional health can actually play a significant role in your dental health. And that’s especially true when it comes to anxiety, says Dr. Kurt Mackie. Keep reading to learn about the top two ways anxiety affects teeth from the 78006 dentist.