Nixa Candy Sweet Swap

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Nixa Candy Sweet Swap HALLOWEEN SEASON MEANS it’s time for our Candy BuyBack! Do your kids bring home more candy from trick-or-treating than you want them to eat? Do they only eat a few of their favorite pieces and leave the rest to go stale? Whatever the reason for the excess candy stash at your house,…

Do Energy Drinks Stain Teeth?

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Have you ever wondered if Energy Drinks stain teeth?  A recent article published in the DailyMail, shows a picture of a tooth that has been submerged in an energy drink for 2 weeks.  We were shocked at the result. The tooth wasn’t necessarily stained, however it was crumbling from the acidity and sugar content.  What…

Does Charcoal Toothpaste Work?

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[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] Does Charcoal Toothpaste Work? Recently, we have had several patients ask, “Does charcoal toothpaste work?” From Facebook to YouTube, DYI and store bought charcoal toothpaste seems to be the new trend for teeth. Let’s objectively look at what is in the product and how it affects our teeth. In researching charcoal…

Fun Facts about Teeth

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[av_image src=’https://nixasmilesdentistry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/AdobeStock_103465577-1500×430.jpeg’ attachment=’2482′ attachment_size=’featured’ align=’center’ styling=’no-styling’ hover=’av-hover-grow’ link=’page,2176′ target=” caption=’yes’ font_size=” appearance=’on-hover’ overlay_opacity=’0.3′ overlay_color=” overlay_text_color=’#ffffff’ animation=’no-animation’ custom_class=”][/av_image] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” custom_class=”] What can we say, we’re just fascinated about teeth at Nixa Smiles! To brighten up your Monday, here are some fun facts about teeth that you may not know! Enamel is the hardest…

The Ultimate Toothpaste Guide

[av_one_full first min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’ animation=” mobile_display=”] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” custom_class=”] The Ultimate Toothpaste Guide A trip down the toothpaste aisle can be a little overwhelming sometimes.  The ultimate toothpaste guide will make your life easier.  There seems to be a surplus of…

My son has a grey tooth

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After getting an evaluation with their local dentist, the mother started to notice the teeth turning grey. Obviously this was concerning.

Dental Art

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New dental art for my personal office by Austin-based Artist Heather Galler.

Tooth Whitening Obsession

Tooth whitening has been quite the “in” thing for a while now and we don’t see it going anywhere. White teeth make you look younger, healthier, and more attractive. The decision to whiten seems like a easy decision. But with options are everywhere (grocery stores, malls, drug stores, and don’t forget Nixa Smiles