The Dentists

01/25/2026

At this time our office will be opening at 10am Monday morning! We are closely monitoring the weather and will let you know if anything changes! Stay safe and warm this weekend!

01/23/2026

Happy birthday, Elizabeth! I hope you have a fantastic day! Enjoy your weekend!

01/21/2026

Looking to change your SMILE? Dr. Grewall did a fantastic job giving this gentleman the confidence to smile without being self conscious! Call 512-303-4545 for an appointment! 🦷😀

01/15/2026

Deanna is educating Bastrop County on oral health and dental insurance at the
Bastrop County Healthy Choice Wellness Program today! If you see her, make sure you stop in to say “hi” and enter to win prizes!

01/15/2026

Happy 18th Work Anniversary, Deanna! 🦷
Thank you for the many roles you have held over the years! You were awesome as a dental assistant and now you rock as treatment and insurance coordinator! We appreciate your dedication and hard work!
Cheers to many more years!🥂🎉

01/09/2026

Don’t neglect your teeth! They could be the reason you die one day! Infection can spread from a tooth into the bloodstream very quickly! 🦷

🚨 A cavity is not just a dental problem — it’s a bacterial infection that can spread beyond your mouth

What starts as minor enamel damage can silently progress deeper into the tooth, allowing harmful bacteria to move beyond the mouth and affect the body.

When decay reaches the dental pulp, a dental abscess may form. From there, bacteria can spread to the jaw, facial spaces, or even enter the bloodstream.

This is why cavities are dangerous early on — they often cause no pain at first. Waiting for symptoms usually means the infection is already advanced.

Prevention protects more than your teeth.
Good oral hygiene, reduced sugar intake, and regular dental check-ups support both oral and overall health.

01/01/2026

12/31/2025

Yesterday, we celebrated Karen as she ends one chapter of her life and enters Retirement! We are grateful for the 23 years we have gotten to laugh, cry, learn and explore life with her! She will truly be missed by her dental family!❤️🦷
Jimmie came to celebrate as well. 🤗

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from our dental family to yours! May you find the joy of the season!

12/23/2025

Need a last minute gift? We have waterpiks and sonicare toothbrushes for kids and adults!

12/22/2025

This is why we suggest kids to stop the pacifier or thumb sucking by age 2!

Prolonged Thumb-Sucking Effects

Thumb-sucking beyond age 4–5 is not just a habit—it can influence jaw growth and tooth position. Constant pressure alters the balance between lips, tongue, and developing bones.

Over time, this may lead to open bite, protruding front teeth, narrow upper jaw, speech difficulties, and increased orthodontic needs later in childhood.

Early dental guidance matters. Gentle habit-breaking strategies, positive reinforcement, and timely dental visits can protect normal oral development and reduce long-term treatment complexity.

12/17/2025

The longer you wait to replace missing teeth the less likely you will be able to have implants placed. Don’t find yourself having to remove your teeth at night.

When a tooth is lost, the jawbone beneath it no longer receives stimulation from chewing. As a result, the body begins to break down the unused bone — a process called bone resorption.

Research shows that up to 25% of the jawbone can be lost within the first year if a missing tooth is not replaced. This bone loss mainly affects the alveolar bone, which supports the teeth, and it progresses most rapidly during the first 6–12 months.

Over time, bone loss can lead to shifting teeth, bite problems, facial changes, and difficulty placing dental implants later. What starts as a single missing tooth can gradually affect overall oral health.

Replacing missing teeth early — especially with options that restore chewing forces — helps preserve jawbone strength, facial structure, and long-term dental health.