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Some foods will help you grow healthy teeth and keep them forever. Some foods will prevent you from growing healthy teeth, or harm the ones you already have. You can grow and maintain strong, healthy teeth by eating a diet that your mouth (and your body) will truly love. But do you know what foods […]

At Dassani Dentistry, we know a lot of our friends and neighbors feel they’re adding a layer of tooth decay and gum disease prevention to their oral hygiene routines when they swish with mouthwash—which may be true, but it depends on the mouthwash. If you floss and brush properly, mouthwash isn’t always necessary, and certain […]

As people get older, the body naturally begins the process of breaking down—and unfortunately, that includes our teeth. Worn teeth are somewhat inevitable, but diligent oral hygiene and quality dental care from Houston dentist Dr. Meghna Dassani can help save as much of your natural teeth as possible. It is extremely common for adults to […]

More and more, sleep apnea patients have been turning to DNA appliances for sleep apnea relief – but there is more to DNA appliances than just alleviating and curing sleep apnea symptoms. At Dassani Dentistry, we are proud to now offer DNA appliances to our patients. DNA appliances can not only help sleep apnea sufferers, […]

When trying to remove a grass stain from a pair of pants, sometimes you need to put some extra muscle into scrubbing the stain out. The vigorous, back and forth scrubbing can help work the stain out and leave you with a clean pair of pants. While this brute force technique can be helpful with […]

It’s common to see people wearing mouth guards in Houston for protection during all kinds of sports, such as football, basketball, and boxing – but did you know that lots of folks wear mouth guards at night for their dental health? People who grind their teeth (bruxism) and people with sleep apnea can get relief […]

At Dassani Dentistry, we understand that dental insurance can be a tricky thing to navigate. Evaluating dental plans and considering deductibles, benefits, which treatments are covered, and the mountain of other information insurance companies provide can be a headache in and of itself. Dr. Dassani wants every Houston resident to have the power to control […]

What is oil pulling? Claiming to achieve everything from whiter teeth and healthier gums to decreased body aches and pains, oil pulling is the latest trend in DIY detox therapies. Newly popular among celebrities and lovers of natural health and wellness, oil pulling is a dental hygiene practice that actually dates back centuries through the […]

You did it! You got the consultation, booked the appointment, and you actually showed up on the big day. You saw the dentist and now all that has left you hungry! The question is: what can you eat after having dental work done? You need some soft food recipes! For some of us, it’s nostalgic […]

So you’re missing a tooth—or a few! An apple a day will not take care of this one, unfortunately. It’s time to consider dentures or dental implants. A variety of personal and practical factors will determine which solution is best for your new smile. Don’t feel lost among all the pros and cons of choosing […]