You’re getting ready for a night out, or you’re checking to make sure you removed every bit of spinach after eating, or you’re practicing your best selfie smile . .
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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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Don’t Let Craze Lines Faze You
posted: Aug. 19, 2025.
You’re getting ready for a night out, or you’re checking to make sure you removed every bit of spinach after eating, or you’re practicing your best selfie smile . .
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Dental Emergencies in Children
posted: Aug. 12, 2025.
Unfortunately, dental emergencies can sometimes be unavoidable among young children. The good news is the doctor can help you prepare in case you and your child find yourselves in any
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What to Do When the Tooth Fairy Isn’t on Schedule
posted: Aug. 05, 2025.
August 22 is National Tooth Fairy Day! If the Tooth Fairy is a treasured part of your child’s life, you’re just in time to celebrate! But what to do when
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Sleep Apnea: What a Dentist Can Do
posted: Jul. 29, 2025.
You find yourself drowsy and irritable all day. Or you have trouble sleeping, and when you do, you snore loudly throughout the night punctuated with silent pauses where you aren’t
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What is Remineralization?
posted: Jul. 22, 2025.
“What is the strongest substance in the body?” If this question comes up on trivia night, be prepared to impress your team when you confidently answer, “Tooth enamel!”
Tooth enamel? The
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The Evolution of the Toothbrush
posted: Jul. 15, 2025.
Oral hygiene has always been an important part of maintaining overall health. For thousands of years, humans have found ways to keep their teeth and mouths clean. According to the
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Dental Fear in Children: Brought on by parents?
posted: Jul. 08, 2025.
Two studies – one conducted in Washington State, and whose findings were published in the Journal of Pediatric Dentistry in 2004, and another conducted in Madrid, Spain, and whose findings
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Celebrate the Fourth with a Smile!
posted: Jul. 01, 2025.
As our nation prepares to observe its birthday, we’d like to share some timely dental tips to help make celebrating the Fourth of July more enjoyable for you and healthier
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What to do about Sensitive Teeth
posted: Jun. 24, 2025.
If you suffer from sensitive teeth, you already know the frustration of having a type of pain that is hard to deal with. Because tooth sensitivity is sometimes unpredictable, you
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Regular Cleanings Lead to Healthier Mouths and Bodies
posted: Jun. 17, 2025.
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
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Seven Ways to Repurpose Old Toothbrushes
posted: Jun. 10, 2025.
It’s done a wonderful job for you, but after three or four months, the time has come to retire your toothbrush. Bristles that once easily removed food particles and plaque
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Getting Ready for Summer Sports
posted: Jun. 03, 2025.
With the warmer and longer days here, we know many of our patients at Terrance Swonke, DDS will be much more active in the summer. Though most of our patients
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Diet Soda vs. Regular Soda: Which is better for teeth?
posted: May 27, 2025.
When most patients ask the doctor this question, they're thinking strictly about sugar content — cut out the bacteria-feeding sugar that's present in regular soda by opting for a diet
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Amalgam Fillings vs. White Fillings
posted: May 20, 2025.
Many varieties of fillings are available at our The Woodlands, Texas office. Most people are familiar with traditional amalgam fillings: those big silver spots on top of teeth.
Made from a
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Five Clues That It’s Time to Replace Your Toothbrush
posted: May 13, 2025.
Your dashboard lights up when you need an oil change. Your smoke detector beeps when you need to switch out the batteries. But when it’s time to replace your toothbrush,
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May Marks National Physical Fitness and Sports Month!
posted: May 06, 2025.
The merry month of May also happens to be National Fitness and Sports Month, so take advantage of the warmer days to get outside and exercise! Bringing a friend, family
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