If you’re over the age of 7, we hope you don’t sing, “All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth”—and mean it. There’s nothing like a cracked or missing tooth to derail holiday cheer. But accidents do happen. If you or one of your children experience a dental emergency over the holidays, we want you to feel prepared and confident that you’re taking the right steps. Steps to Take if the Dentist Office is Closed Step 1: Determine Whether or Not You Have an Emergency. Sharp pain...

You’ve made your list and checked it twice. You’ve thought of everyone and chosen the perfect gift for your friends, family, and coworkers. But what about yourself? Maybe you’ve snagged your favorite chocolate bar to stow in your stocking, but we’re here to give you a few gift ideas for your teeth. That’s right, your teeth! They are often overlooked but very important to your overall health, so why not remember them this Christmas? Your gift to your teeth includes foods to avoid and foods t...

We are making a list and checking it twice! Except, this month it is a list about everything we have to be thankful for. 2020 has been quite a roller coaster, but it hasn’t all been bad! We wanted to take the time to share with you the top 5 five things our team at Anderson & Atkins is grateful for.

If you look into a mirror and only notice the imperfections in your smile, insecurity washes over you and you’re determined to mask your true smile at all costs. You may resolve to the fact that cosmetic dental procedures are too expensive, and you’re stuck with the teeth you have. But have you heard of tooth bonding? It is a painless, cost-efficient way to remedy minor imperfections like a chipped or discolored tooth or to fill a gap in your teeth. You don’t have to hide your smile anymore! ...

Halloween is a fun holiday that many kids look forward to! Who doesn’t love a day devoted to fun costumes and sweet treats? But, like all good things, there is such a thing as too much. Too much sugar intake can be harmful to your child’s teeth and increase their risk of cavities. Here are a few strategies you can implement this year to make Halloween both fun and safe!

At Anderson and Atkins Dentistry, we agree with the adage that “knowledge is power.” A visit to the dentist stirs up anxiety in many people, which leads them to procrastinate on scheduling an appointment. But if your questions are answered, we hope that you feel empowered to make a wise decision to take care of your health which includes your mouth! You can walk into your appointment with confidence knowing what to expect and why each visit is worth your time.

Sports are back! We know after the long hiatus due to COVID-19, your kids are glad to be playing again. However, it’s important to take precautions to avoid unnecessary injuries. Various reports note that sports-related injuries account for nearly 36% of unintentional injuries to children and teenagers. The American Dental Association (ADA) states that of those injuries, 10-20% are facial trauma. Dental injuries are the most common type of facial trauma—and the most preventable—according to T...

Are you proud of your smile when you scroll through the pictures on your phone, but then are less than impressed when you’re standing at the bathroom sink? Filters and lighting enhancements give you the brightest smile! But in real life, you wish your teeth were whiter. Too bad you can’t put a filter over your co-worker’s eyes or your bathroom mirror. But the good news is, you don’t have to rely on your phone’s editing technology to give you the smile of your dreams. With simple, affordable...

At Anderson and Atkins, DDS, we want to give our Bryan-College Station patients a comfortable, positive dental experience. Skilled dentists and technicians, paired with advanced dental technology, allow us to make your visit efficient and enjoyable. We see ourselves as a member of your team working to meet your dental goals, which is why we use an intraoral camera to bring you along in our process.

Something went wrong, and it’s Saturday morning during Covid-19 restrictions. You want to be respectful to the people who truly need a dental appointment, but you feel like your teeth need medical attention. How do you know what constitutes a dental emergency? If you’re living in the Bryan-College Station area and wonder if the pain or discomfort you feel is considered a dental emergency, Anderson and Atkins DDS is here to help. Here are a few questions to ask yourself to help you decide if yo...