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Am I experiencing a dental emergency?
At Abbeville Dentistry, we provide emergency dental care for our patients when they need it. Oftentimes, patients aren’t sure what constitutes a dental emergency. It can be hard to know if a toothache means you need immediate attention, or can just schedule a normal appointment. It’s important to know the difference so that you don’t prolong […]
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All about Sleep Apnea with Dr. Kharrat
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder that many suffer with, though they may not even be aware that they do. Dr. Kharrat D.D.S., D-ASBA from our Lubbock North and South locations has provided a few answers regarding OSA – including what it is, how to detect it, and how to treat it. While […]
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Dental Benefits Are Back!
Welcome to 2023! With the new year comes new beginnings, resolutions, and the best part – insurance resets! Dental insurance benefits typically reset at the beginning of the year, making room for you to get preventative care and any needed dental treatment either free or at a more accessible price. Oral health has been shown […]
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What Those Gum Measurements Really Mean about Your Oral Health
We know that dental visits can be stressful for a lot of patients. So when you’re leaning back and the hygienist starts poking your gums with a metal instrument while saying a series of numbers, you might be wondering what exactly is going on. Not to worry — what we’re doing is called periodontal charting, […]
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Keeping Your Smile Healthy for Dental Hygiene Month
Every year in October we celebrate National Dental Hygiene Month! This is the time of the year when we recognize the work dental hygienists do, and help raise awareness on the importance of good oral health. As your partner in oral health, your dental hygienist helps to keep your teeth clean and educate on and […]
