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Dear Patients, We wanted to update you on several recent changes in the Active Life Dentistry family. First, our Lakewood location has re-opened! In light of the various Covid-19 changes, we had temporarily moved our Lakewood staff to our Cypress location to better serve our patients. We are excited to announce that the Lakewood office […]

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PATIENTS – 3/23/2020 Dear Patients, On Sunday, March 22, 2020, Governor Greg Abbott signed an Executive Order directing all licensed health care professionals, including dentists, to postpone until after April 21, 2020 all surgeries and procedures that are not immediately, medically necessary to correct a serious medical condition or to preserve the

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PATIENTS 3/19/20 Dear Patients, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Dental Association have recommended that dentists nationwide postpone routine visits and elective procedures for the next three weeks, in order for dentistry to do its part to help stop the spread of COVID-19 and to conserve healthcare supplies

We are very excited to announce that Dr. Trey Patterson has opened his own practice, Towne Lake Dentistry, and has purchased Active Life Dentistry’s Towne Lake location! Beginning on Monday, March 2, 2020, Active Life Dentistry’s former Towne Lake office will be operated by and under the name of “Towne Lake Dentistry.” The office staff

As we enter the second month of the New Year, with all the goals written and the self-care underway, it is important to remember all aspects of our health. Our oral health is linked to our systemic health. Oral systemic health is the connection between oral health and overall health. There have been numerous studies

As we begin a new year, many people make New Year’s resolutions to improve one’s confidence and appearance. The best way to do this is to fix your smile. Often the first thing people notice about you is your smile, so making a good impression can help how you are perceived by others and how

Almost every person has some form of tooth sensitivity. So what causes sensitivity? There are three layers to a tooth: enamel, dentin, and pulp. The enamel is the protective outer layer, the dentin is the softer in between layer, and the pulp is the innermost layer which houses the blood supply and innervation to the

Before one can say how to prevent cavities, let’s take a moment and tell you what they are. In a nutshell, they are holes in teeth due to acid. What is the origin of this acid? Well, the primary source of this tooth-eating acid is bacteria. When bacteria eat the leftover food in our mouth

Mouth guards are not just for MMA-style contact sports. Any sport that involves contact or involves the hurling of an object through space has the potential for catastrophic damage to the face and oral structures. During my 21 years of dentistry, some of the most “life changing” cases I have worked with are those involving

With students heading back to school, along comes the quest to get our kids back on healthy routines to help start back strong. With just over a week left for students in CFISD, there’s no time like the present to make your children’s dental appointment before school starts. The start of school feels like a