Good, Clean, Wholesome Family Dentistry
You love your teeth. You brush them twice a day, floss once a day, and see your dentist regularly. Right? We love your teeth, too! In fact, there’s so much to know about caring for your oral health that dentistry has quite a few categories of specialties and different kinds of dentists. The primary dentist […]
Could Brushing & Flossing Prevent a Heart Attack?
A lot of healthy lifestyle choices benefit more than one system within your body. Eating well, exercising, good sleep, and fresh air all support a lot of your physical needs. So, it shouldn’t be surprising that what hurts one area of your health can easily hurt another area, too. An important (though less known) connection […]
Senior Dentistry: Embrace Healthy Aging
Someone once said, “Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many.” How true! While it can be frustrating to watch your health change as you age, you don’t have to accept poor oral health and tooth loss as just an inevitable part of the aging process. Your oral health is just […]
Forget Your Fears with Sedation Dentistry
Don’t be Afraid of the Dentist! We at Leedy Dental know that some Abilene folks avoid the dentist’s chair like the plague. According to studies at the Dental Fears Research Clinic at the University of Washington, as much as 8% of Americans are too afraid to go to dentists and 20% are too anxious to […]
Dental Friends with Benefits
At Leedy Dental, our goal is to make your dental visits as pleasant as possible. Part of this effort includes taking the complication out of utilizing your insurance benefits. Dr. Leedy, and Dr. Green know there can be confusing terms and stipulations in insurance plans that can be a barrier between you and the care […]
Can Gum Disease Cause Birth Defects?
What is Gum Disease? The short answer: Gum disease is a common gum infection that can become very problematic, but you can prevent it! The long answer: all the tissues in your body have a self-defense mechanism called “inflammation.” When bacteria build up in your mouth, your gum tissue will inflame to try and kill […]
Don’t Have a Stroke – Your Dentist Can Help
You might be surprised to hear that the state of your oral health has a lot to do with preventing a stroke. There’s are certain kinds of bad oral bacteria that cause gum disease and can travel to other parts of your body and cause harm. A stroke is a common but dangerous medical condition […]
Veneers – Not Just for the Silver Screen
There’s a lot of hair and makeup that goes into making your favorite stars sparkle on the screen. And while we can’t all hire a professional artist to make us look perfect every day, there is a lasting solution to giving you that perfect Hollywood smile – veneers! Dr. Leedy, and Dr. Green in Abilene […]
Ice Cravings – A Sign of Something Worse?
We all know someone who asks for extra ice just so they can chew on it. And we’ve probably all heard that chewing ice is not healthy for your teeth. So what’s the truth? Is it best to put a stop to ice chewing? Absolutely, and for more reasons than most people are aware of. […]
