Perhaps you’re not a wine or beer drinker, but you enjoy celebrating the holidays with family and friends guzzling one soda after another. According to a Gallup poll, about 48% of people in the United States drink at least one soda every single day. You’re probably well aware that the sugar in regular sodas can pack on the pounds. Other compelling research says that even diet versions of various carbonated beverages are just as bad (or even worse) for your waistline. Artificial sweeteners may trigger cravings for fatty foods. How about your teeth? Between sugar and sugar-free, which type of soda is better for your teeth? Houston dentist, Dr. Deborah Gennero, doesn’t have good news about either choice in terms of your dental health.
What’s So Bad about Soda?
Sodas have proven to be one of the most significant cavity inducing consumables. Sugar or no sugar, soft drinks contain acids which will damage your tooth enamel. This makes your teeth into prime targets for the bacteria that cause tooth decay. About 50% of school age children in America consume at least one soda per day. However, reports of teenagers binging on as many as 12 cans of soda daily don’t seem all that shocking. Unfortunately, poor habits such as these in childhood can potentially lead to a lifetime of dental issues and challenges. (more…)
A beautiful smile can completely change someone’s appearance and self-confidence. When your teeth are flawed, you might feel downright embarrassed by issues such as deep discoloration, cracks, chips, breaks, gaps, or slight misalignments. Thankfully, your 
There are many reasons someone might want to turn to a dentist or orthodontist to straighten out their teeth. Some adults wish they would have had braces as children, and others had them, but found that their teeth shifted again over time. No matter the reason for chasing the dream of a straight smile, these days there are many more options than just the traditional bracket-and-wire variety of braces. Your Katy, TX dentist, Dr. Deborah Gennero, explains a form of virtually invisible customized teeth straighteners called Invisalign.
Many people are focused on Halloween this evening, but October 31st also marks the final day of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Breast cancer can afflict men, but it is primarily a disease that touches the lives of women. While some elements of dentistry are gender-irrelevant (basic tooth decay and gum disease) tendencies differ between the males and females of our species. Women have some completely different risk factors for periodontal disease than men. Much of this has to do with the fluctuating hormones during various times in a woman’s life. Your Katy, TX dentist, Dr. Deborah Gennero, would like to provide more information for female patients.
Dental patients with missing teeth have several options to restore function. Traditional dentures served a great purpose for a long time, but new technology over the years has allowed dentists to provide patients with restorations that closely mimic natural teeth through dental implants. Consisting of biocompatible titanium posts which are implanted into the jawbone to create an attachment point for a variety of prosthetic teeth options, dental implants are sturdy, easy to clean, and keep your jawbone density health. Houston, TX dentist, Dr. Deborah Gennero will explain more about dental implants and their advantages.
Have you ever put off going to the dentist? You certainly wouldn’t be alone. As many as 40 million people in the United States completely avoid going to the dentist because of deep anxiety. One way to combat milder fears is simply finding a dental team that understands your needs. If you are so anxious that you could even be considered phobic, you may need a little help to take the edge off of your nerves. Sedation in dentistry has become more common as experience has allowed us to gain a better understanding of safely providing it to patients. You deserve a calm, relaxing, and pleasant experience when you have dental work. Houston, TX dentist, Dr. Deborah Gennero will describe nitrous oxide, one of the most popular forms of mild sedation in dentistry. 
Which comes first: the smile, or the feeling of happiness? Many people believe that a smile is a result of feeling happy, when in fact, the act of smiling can actually bring about happiness. A research study in England found that smiling produces endorphins that would be similar to winning a large sum of money. If you are feeling blue this fall, your 
Well known celebrities like Patrick Swayze and Steve Jobs have battled pancreatic cancer publicly. The highly lethal disease has long perplexed doctors because symptoms rarely present themselves until the cancer has already progressed. At least one new predictor has been recently discovered, however, and it happens to involve oral bacteria. Dr. Deborah Gennero, your 
Tooth decay is one of the leading dental ailments amongst children. Primary teeth, or baby teeth, can’t fight disease as effectively as adult teeth can. In other words, kids have less resilient teeth, and therefore, have a greater likelihood of developing tooth decay and cavities. However, with the proper oral care, you kids can fight off the onset of tooth decay at a young age. 
Did you know that cosmetic dentistry has become one of the most popular branches of dentistry? In fact, with the number of procedures available, it’s one of the best ways to make your smile flawless. 
