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Chipped Your Tooth? Now What?
posted: Nov. 29, 2023.

Accidents happen. Next time you’ll wear your mouthguard when you skateboard, never use your teeth to open anything, and carefully step away from your grandmother’s hard candy dish. But what Read more
Thanksgiving
posted: Nov. 22, 2023.

At Buttercup Dental, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Cedar Park, Texas area Read more
Suffer from tooth discoloration? Don’t panic!
posted: Nov. 08, 2023.

Like many other parts of the human body, teeth age. You may look at old photos and realize your smile was significantly brighter in the past than it is now. Read more
National Brush Day
posted: Nov. 01, 2023.

October 31—Halloween. Fourth Thursday in November—Thanksgiving. And, in between these two favorite autumn holidays, we have November 1—National Brush Day! Okay, okay. Maybe National Brush Day isn’t quite as well-known as Read more
The Intriguing History of Halloween
posted: Oct. 25, 2023.

Halloween is fast approaching, and the doctor wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is Read more
DIY Cures for Bad Breath
posted: Oct. 18, 2023.

Are you afraid to open your mouth because you have bad breath? You’re not alone bad breath or Halitosis happens to everyone, at one time or another. If you have Read more
Ouch! Are You Biting Your Cheeks More Often?
posted: Oct. 11, 2023.

You’re biting into something delicious, and, Ouch! You bite into something you didn’t mean to—the inside of your tender cheek. Painful moments like this happen every now and again. But if Read more
Year-End Insurance Reminder
posted: Oct. 04, 2023.

the doctor, as well as our team at Buttercup Dental, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of the year Read more
Treatments for Tooth Discoloration
posted: Sep. 27, 2023.

Congratulations! You’re getting married! Wow! It’s your twentieth reunion! New job? Great news! No matter the occasion, large or small, you want to celebrate it with your whitest, brightest smile. Read more
How do I know if I’m at risk for oral cancer?
posted: Sep. 20, 2023.

Every year, over 50,000 North Americans are diagnosed with oral or throat cancer, which has a higher death rate than many other common cancers, including cervical cancer, testicular cancer, Hodgkin’s Read more
How long will a root canal last?
posted: Sep. 13, 2023.

According to the American Association of Endodontists, root canals have a success rate of over 95% and in most cases they last a lifetime. There are a few factors that ensure Read more
Keep Those Teeth Shipshape, Matey!
posted: Sep. 06, 2023.

September 19th is just around the corner, and you know what that means—Aye, matey, it’s “Talk Like a Pirate Day”! Why do we have a “Talk Like a Pirate Day” Read more
Celebrate Labor Day by Getting Away
posted: Aug. 30, 2023.

Labor Day honors the contributions that workers have made to this country, and for many Americans, the holiday is a great time to relax at home with family and friends. Read more
Is there a connection between oral health and school performance?
posted: Aug. 23, 2023.

As a parent, you want the best for your children, and that includes doing their best in school. You can support them by taking an interest in their activities, being Read more
Regular Cleanings Lead to Healthier Mouths and Bodies
posted: Aug. 16, 2023.

The American Dental Association and dentists everywhere, including our own the doctor recommend that you schedule an appointment every six months for a cleaning and checkup. Despite this universal recommendation Read more