The natural processes of the bacteria in your mouth, as well as acidic foods and beverages, can cause a microscopic erosion of the mineral crystals that make up your tooth enamel. Enamel is the hardest material in the body, but it’s not living tissue. If this microscopic enamel erosion is not countered by regular, daily exposure to fluoride it can... read more »

What is Invisalign? Invisalign is a dental process in which the patient wears a series of clear, removable aligners that gradually straighten their teeth. This is often the chosen method because there are no brackets and wires involved with none of the food restrictions that come with metal braces. Invisalign can be a great solution for both adults and teens... read more »

Read the list below to understand ALL of the reasons how smiling every day benefits your life! 1. Live Longer There have been multiple interesting studies done that strongly support that smiling more increases longevity and even more so, living a happier, longer life. Now smile! 2. Relieve Stress Due to the endorphins that are released in the brain when... read more »

Do you LOVE your smile? If you do then maybe this blog is not for you. If you are someone that has aspects of your smile that you are not so crazy about like the shape, space or color of your teeth then this blog is just for you! Veneers are a cosmetic solution to different issues and can be... read more »

If you are experiencing a tender mouth while recovering from oral surgery or medical treatment such as radiation therapy or have recently had braces put on, or tightened, you will want to take excellent care of yourself while you are healing. Getting your prescriptions filled and following them as directed will help with your recovery process. Please remember that not... read more »

Dental anxiety and fear are very real and maybe more common than you think. With May being Mental Health Awareness month, we felt it fitting to shine some light on the fear and anxiety of coming to, being at or needing to see the dentist. Rest assured, Dr. Spear and his team know this to be true and help soothe... read more »

Oftentimes, dental pathology, like medical problems, can go unnoticed as they don't "alert" a person until things have gotten very bad. In medicine, chronic high blood pressure can result in a stroke. In dentistry, a small asymptomatic cavity can grow to result in very painful pulpitis (the dreaded toothache) and the need for a root canal or worse. It is... read more »

The location of our dental office and the community it is in is very special to our practice. Being just outside of downtown Fort Worth, alongside the Fort Worth Zoo, near to the beautiful Fort Worth Botanical Gardens and just off the Texas Christian University (TCU) main campus is what makes our location so special within the city. It’s very... read more »

No matter your age, it is completely natural to have fear around any kind of surgical procedure, no matter how minor or extensive it is. The body is a closed system designed to heal itself and when we open it we expose ourselves to potential complications. Modern medicine has decreased risk through proper protocols and procedures in the health industry.... read more »

It is the time of year that we are all thinking about goals and resolutions. Setting goals is easy. Creating the habits and putting systems in place that support the goals is what can be difficult. Getting consistent is key to success. It is our daily choices and habits that compound to create a healthy life. There are certain habits... read more »