By Elyse Brumfield, RDH Supervised and Edited by Dr. Levy Do, DDS Imagine this scenario: You wake up one morning with a throbbing pain in your mouth. You look in the mirror and see a dark spot on one of your teeth. You realize that it’s a cavity that you’ve been ignoring for months. You reach for your phone and call your dentist, hoping to get an appointment as soon as possible. But when you hear the receptionist’s voice, you freeze. You remember that you haven’t been to the dentist in over a year. You feel a surge of guilt and shame. You hang up the phone and try to ignore the pain. D ..read more

“Check your mouth, save your life.” — Oral Cancer Foundation Written with content from GPT-4 Fact Checked & Edited by: Dr. Levy Do Cancer cells are over-active cells that grow in an abnormal and option times uncontrollable way. The best detection is by screening and then following up with a biopsy at an oral surgeon’s office. This year alone, nearly 54,000 people in the USA will be diagnosed with oral and oropharyngeal cancer and nearly 11,000 will die. (Source: Cancer.org) Oral cancer is a serious disease that affects thousands of people every year. It can develop in any part of the mout ..read more

By Laura Ibarrola Supervised and Edited by Dr. Levy Do These days, dental insurance is somewhat of a luxury. For those without insurance, a routine dental appointment may be financially stressful. While it may seem more cost effective to forego a regular cleaning, that could not be further from the truth. These appointments not only prevent tooth decay and periodontal disease, but also help you avoid expensive procedures.  At Pine Cove Dental, we believe that everyone deserves quality dental care. For that reason, we are proud to offer an affordable in-house plan to meet both you and you ..read more

Pursuant to Gov. Abbott's executive order - effective immediately - our office will be extending our postponement of all dental procedures except for emergency treatment until April 21st. My team and I will outline protocols for your visits on a Facebook live video tomorrow. We are available to treat dental emergencies for patients which might otherwise end up in the already and will be increasingly crowded hospital ERs. If you're already a patient here, you will certainly be seen and treated with priority. Emergency and Medically Necessary Treatment Includes cracked/broken teeth, trauma, faci ..read more

  By Elyse Brumfield, RDH Supervised and Edited by Dr. Levy Do, DDS The Holidays are upon us and it’s easy to get lost in the hurried chaos of planning the holiday festivities, attending parties and get-togethers, making costumes and projects for the kids’ schools, and finish the last-minute shopping before the big day! All of this can be fun and exciting, but it is important not to forget the important moments that make the Holidays so special! Each one of our Pine Cove Dental staff has a holiday tradition that keeps the magic of this time of year so special. “Growing up we usually att ..read more

  By Elyse Brumfield, RDH Supervised and Edited by Dr. Levy Do, DDS It’s the end of Summer and we as parents are running around trying to get everything ready for the beginning of this school year! It’s hard to believe it’s already here and it’s easy to get into our busy daily routines once school has started. That’s why we came up with an easy 5-step list for you to keep your kids teeth healthy and on track during this school year! 5 Back to School Dental Tips: Get into a good Oral Hygiene Routine. Summer probably threw some of you off of routine with brushing twice a day and flossi ..read more

  By Elyse Brumfield, RDH Supervised and Edited by Dr. Levy Do, DDS You may be used to going to your routine visits at the dentist every 3-6 months to get your cleanings done. But did you know that your appointment is so much more than just a cleaning? It can actually save your life! We don’t want you to come in every few months just to take x-rays and check for cavities. At each appointment, we perform an oral cancer screening to make sure we don’t see any signs or symptoms of oral cancer. You may be thinking, “I feel fine. I don’t see anything wrong in my mouth and nothing hurts.” The ..read more

  By Elyse Brumfield, RDH Supervised and Edited by Dr. Levy Do, DDS The word “Dentist” seems to have a force - it causes rapid heart beats, sweating, elevated blood pressure and fear! If this sounds like you, you’re not alone! There is something about pain or sensitivity in the mouth that is different from the rest of the body. If any of this sounds like you, then we have some exciting news for you! We are always looking for new techniques and technology to help make our patients’ appointments as comfortable, effective and pain-free as possible. After much research and training, Dr. Do is ..read more

  By Elyse Brumfield, RDH Supervised and Edited by Dr. Levy Do, DDS It’s 2022 and we all thought that by now we would see the effects of COVID fizzle and the world go back to normal. Slowly, they are, but it’s still unsettling to go out with the news of different variants spreading. Unfortunately, that means many people are avoiding going to important appointments like the dentist. But is it safe while there is a pandemic going on? It is! In fact, not going to the dentist during the pandemic is actually harming your health and your teeth, and here’s why: Link between COVID and Oral Hy ..read more

  By Elyse Brumfield, RDH Supervised and Edited by Dr. Levy Do, DDS The Holidays are right around the corner! That means some of our favorite dishes are coming! Everyone is preparing their traditional holiday menus featuring turkeys, hams, pies, green bean casseroles, and cranberry dishes to name a few. While we may LOVE these things, our teeth, not so much! That is why we’ve come up with 7 ways to keep your teeth thankful this holiday season. Avoid Excessive Snacking - Yes, this is so hard during the holidays! All of the yummy snacks are just sitting out, taunting you and waiting to ..read more