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Welcome to the Blog of Terrance Swonke, DDS
Whether you are an existing patient or searching for a dentist in the The Woodlands, TX area, we’re excited you are here. With the dental industry advancing, we recognize the importance of keeping our patients and visitors up to date with all of the new and exciting things taking place in our practice.
As we move forward with our blog, we hope to promote dental awareness as a vital part of your healthy lifestyle. Here you will find a variety of articles and topics including dental news, advancements in dental technology and treatments, practical oral health advice and updates from our practice.
We hope you find our blog to be helpful, engaging and informational to ensure your best dental health.
As always, feel free to contact our Terrance Swonke, DDS office with any dental questions or concerns.
-- Terrance Swonke, DDS
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Dental X-rays: The Inside Story
posted: Dec. 09, 2025.
We’re all friends here, so if you sometimes feel a bit nervous before your dental appointment, no judging! Ask us about any worries you might have. We are happy to
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Holiday Gift Ideas for Healthy Holiday Smiles
posted: Dec. 02, 2025.
Need some gift ideas for family members and friends who seem to have absolutely everything? Who are impossible to shop for? Who tell you not to worry, it’s the thought
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Tips for a Tooth-Friendly Thanksgiving
posted: Nov. 25, 2025.
Nothing is more welcome at the Thanksgiving table than your happy, healthy smile! Here are some ideas to keep your holiday smile looking and feeling its best.
#1 Good Dental Hygiene Doesn’t
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Treatment Options for TMD
posted: Nov. 18, 2025.
Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) refers to a diverse range of disorders that relate to muscular function in the jaw and face — the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). That could mean difficulty opening
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How a High-Tech Office Helps Your Dental Treatment
posted: Nov. 11, 2025.
A dental office on the cutting edge of technology offers numerous benefits to its patients. Whether you are in need of a simple cleaning or extensive restorative work, these technologies
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Tips for Cold and Flu Season
posted: Nov. 04, 2025.
It’s peak cold and flu season, a time to be especially conscious about your health. We have some suggestions to help you navigate this contagious time of year, with bonus
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Let’s Make Halloween Treats Less Tricky!
posted: Oct. 28, 2025.
If the scariest part of Halloween in The Woodlands, Texas is trying to figure out which treats are braces-friendly and which treats are braces-frightful, we have a fiendishly simple suggestion
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Eco-Friendly Toothbrushes
posted: Oct. 21, 2025.
When it comes to dental hygiene, “going green” is not the first phrase that comes to mind. But if you are brushing properly, you are also replacing your toothbrush every
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Why do wisdom teeth need to be removed?
posted: Oct. 14, 2025.
the doctor and our team at Terrance Swonke, DDS get this question a lot. Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to come in, once young people get their adult teeth.
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October Is Orthodontic Health Month!
posted: Oct. 07, 2025.
October’s here! A month when we celebrate the beauty of fall, the taste of pumpkin spice, the fun of Halloween in The Woodlands, Texas, and the healthy smiles which orthodontic
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Avoid the Emergency Room for Dental Problems
posted: Sep. 30, 2025.
There are certainly situations when going to an emergency room is the best response for your problem. A severe injury to your mouth, jaw, or face would qualify.
However, when it
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Can Superfoods Create a Super Smile?
posted: Sep. 23, 2025.
It’s a rare week that we don’t hear something about superfoods—those foods which will transform our diets and radically improve our health. Remember kale? All the kale? (But, more on
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Before You Pop the Top on That Energy Drink . . .
posted: Sep. 16, 2025.
We get it. You’re working out and could use a boost. It’s 2 a.m. and that essay won’t write itself (darn it). You’re in the middle of a meeting that
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The Safety of Dental X-Rays
posted: Sep. 09, 2025.
An article was released to the public stating that dental X-rays contribute to a type of brain cancer. After reading an article like this, your first thought may be to
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Celebrate Women’s Health and Fitness Day with Your Healthiest Smile!
posted: Sep. 02, 2025.
On the last Wednesday in September, we celebrate “Women’s Health and Fitness Day.” Because your oral health plays such a large role in your general health and well-being, let’s look
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What are dental sealants, who should get them, and how long do they last?
posted: Aug. 26, 2025.
Dental sealants are an excellent way to protect children’s teeth from tooth decay by coating them with a thin plastic material. Their teeth look and feel like normal, but they
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